BrightSpring Health Services Recognizes its Valuable and Esteemed Female Leaders and Staff in Celebration of Women’s History Month

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BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (BTSG) celebrates Women's History Month by acknowledging the significant contributions of women within the company. With 80% of the workforce being female, including 70% of financial and executive leaders and 60% of the top 500 management positions held by women, BrightSpring emphasizes gender diversity and empowerment. The company's recognition in the Stevie Awards for promoting women in business and the achievements of board member Olivia Kirtley as a pioneer in accounting further highlight its commitment to gender equality and inclusion.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Women’s History Month, BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or the “BrightSpring Health Services”) (NASDAQ: BTSG) recognizes and celebrates the dedicated women who make up 80% of our Company and who continue to pave the way for our leaders of tomorrow.

“Women’s History Month is a reminder of all of the strong women that have created opportunities for us to have a voice at the table where decisions are made,” said Jennifer Parks, Vice President and Leader of StepStone Family & Youth Services, a BrightSpring company. “I am so thankful to work alongside such talented and dedicated women advocates and servant leaders.”

• While 80% of BrightSpring’s highly trained employee base consists of women, the Company is also very proud that 70% of its financial and executive leaders across the Company are female, and 60% of the Company’s top 500 management positions are held by women.
• In 2023, we were recognized for our achievement in developing and promoting women from the Stevie Awards for “Women in Business” recognition and excellence.
• Additionally, this month, Olivia Kirtley, a member of BrightSpring’s board of directors, was recently recognized by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as one of six “Women Pioneers of Accounting” since she was elected as chair of the AICPA board of directors in 1998, making her the first female chair of the AICPA.
  

This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is ‘Women Who Advocate For Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,’ which recognizes women’s role in eliminating bias and discrimination from our lives, workplaces and institutions.

“This month we celebrate the female trailblazers, the history makers and the boundless innovators who had a vision and a passion that drove them to be extraordinary,” said Maria Schaefer, BrightSpring Vice President of Enterprise Talent Operations. “Women’s History Month reminds us that we all have it within ourselves to create positive change with an idea, a sense of adventure, and the courage to make the first step.”

This March and beyond, BrightSpring celebrates Women’s History Month and recognizes the importance of appreciating the women who have come before us and made our present possible, while investing in the success of the women who will be responsible for our futures.

About BrightSpring Health Services

BrightSpring Health Services is the parent company of leading service lines that provide complementary and integrated home- and community-based pharmacy and health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the company’s service lines, including pharmacy, primary care and home health care, and rehabilitation and behavioral health, we provide comprehensive care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 400,000 customers, clients and patients daily.

Media Contact:  
Leigh White
Leigh.white@brightspringhealth.com
502.630.7412

FAQ

What is the percentage of women in BrightSpring's workforce?

80% of BrightSpring's workforce is female.

How many financial and executive leaders at BrightSpring are female?

70% of financial and executive leaders at BrightSpring are female.

Who was recognized by the Stevie Awards for 'Women in Business' at BrightSpring?

BrightSpring was recognized by the Stevie Awards for 'Women in Business' for promoting women.

Who is Olivia Kirtley and what recognition did she receive?

Olivia Kirtley is a board member at BrightSpring who was recognized as one of the 'Women Pioneers of Accounting' by the AICPA.

What is the theme of Women's History Month for BrightSpring this year?

The theme for Women's History Month at BrightSpring is 'Women Who Advocate For Equity, Diversity and Inclusion'.

What is Maria Schaefer's role at BrightSpring?

Maria Schaefer is the Vice President of Enterprise Talent Operations at BrightSpring.