Kathryn Schubert, MPP, CAE Society for Women's Health Research
Kathryn Schubert has served as president and CEO of the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) since April 2020. She is a trusted leader and consensus builder among women’s health stakeholders and previously served as chief advocacy officer at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). Schubert began her career on Capitol Hill and subsequently advised organizations on policy strategy in the health care space.
She is a board member of the National Health Council, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance and the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Foundation. She is a previous president of Women in Government Relations, and, in 2020, was named Advocate of the Year by Professional Women in Advocacy for her work on inclusion of pregnant and lactating populations in research. In 2024, Kathryn was named one of the most influential people shaping policy in health care by the Washingtonian magazine. Schubert holds a bachelor’s degree from Mary Washington College and a master’s degree from The George Washington University. When not advocating for women’s health, she spends time with her husband, three kids and dog George.