
Women of Geisinger: Forces to be reckoned with
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing 31 women throughout the month of March.
Here are a few — among the countless incredible women at Geisinger — who inspire us, every single day.

Brooke Mlinarich
Registered nurse in intensive care and team coordinator at Geisinger Medical Center
Brooke Mlinarich is a registered nurse in intensive care and team coordinator at Geisinger Medical Center. She is caring, very knowledgeable and always approachable.

Vanessa Troiani, PhD
Assistant professor at Geisinger’s Autism and Developmental Medicine Institute
Vanessa Troiani, PhD is an assistant professor at Geisinger’s Autism and Developmental Medicine Institute. As a strong proponent of collaboration, Vanessa encourages her staff to work together and with other departments to design, implement and conduct research studies.

Amy Sylvester, RN
Clinic nurse supervisor at Geisinger Community Medical Center
Amy Sylvester, RN is a clinic nurse supervisor at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Amy has supported and fostered staff growth while also providing exceptional patient care.

Shubhra Shetty, MD
Regional associate dean of the North Campus and professor of medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Shubhra Shetty, MD is regional associate dean of the North Campus and professor of medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Shubhra secured grant funding and built the infrastructure required to open The Wright Center’s Ryan White HIV Clinic.

Raghad Hussein, MD
Staff physician specializing in critical care medicine
Raghad Hussein, MD is a staff physician specializing in critical care medicine. Raghad has embodied Abigail Geisinger’s ideal of “Make it the Best.”

Abby Stiles, RN
Nurse in same-day surgery at Geisinger Medical Center
Abby Stiles, RN is a nurse in same-day surgery at Geisinger Medical Center. Abby has fostered a strong sense of community and collaboration among staff and consistently delivers quality patient care.

Chelsea Reichard
Inpatient nursing operations manager at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
Chelsea Reichard is an inpatient nursing operations manager at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. Chelsea has influenced the community’s positive perception of Geisinger Jersey Shore through her volunteerism.

Patricia Diehl
Guest services associate at Geisinger Medical Center
Patricia Diehl is a guest services associate at Geisinger Medical Center. Pat’s long tenure and vast knowledge of the hospital has made her the team’s go-to trusted advisor.

Stacey Cummings, MD
Vice chair of Outpatient Pediatrics
Stacey Cummings, MD is the vice chair of Outpatient Pediatrics. Stacey has created a positive atmosphere by using affirmative language and encouraging the team to share ideas.

Christine Oberdorf
Senior administrative assistant in Neurosurgery
Christine Oberdorf, senior administrative assistant in Neurosurgery, has been nicknamed the “knower of all knowledge” by her team.