CSweetener

CSweetener Program

CSweetener is a free mentorship program for women and nonbinary healthcare professionals in director to C-suite roles with 10+ years of experience. The program warmly welcomes intersectional applicants.

Program Details

• Mentor Role: Volunteers of any gender with 20+ years in healthcare and senior-level or executive roles
• Mentee Eligibility: Women and nonbinary healthcare professionals with 10+ years of experience in director to C-suite roles
• Cost: Free
• Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears to be US-based)

Eligibility

• Mentors: 20+ years in healthcare, senior-level or executive roles
• Mentees: 10+ years experience, director to C-suite roles, women and nonbinary professionals
• Note: If you don't yet meet these criteria, applicants are encouraged to stay connected for future opportunities

Non-Discrimination Policy

CSweetener does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Organization

EIN: 83-3202575

Application Process

1. Visit Application Page: Navigate to https://hlthfoundation.org/application/
2. Select Application Type: Indicate whether you are applying as a Mentor or Mentee
3. Required Information to Provide:
   • First Name (required)
   • Last Name (required)
   • Preferred Name
   • Title (required)
   • Job Level (required) - Options: C-Level or Equivalent, VP Level, Director Level, Manager Level, Other
   • Job Role (required) - Options: Sales, BD/Strategy, Marketing & Communications, HR/People, Product Management, Innovation/R&D, Investment/M&A, Technology/Information Systems, Legal, Regulatory, Board, Executive Team, Startup Founder, Clinical Leader, Patient Advocate, Other
   • Company (required)
   • Company Type (required) - Options: Association/Non Profit & Academia, Government, Health Tech/Solutions & Services, Life Sciences, Media, Professional Services, Payer, Health System & Provider, Investor & Accelerator, Startup, Other
   • Email (required)
   • Alternate Email
   • Preferred Pronouns
   • LinkedIn URL (required)
   • Mobile Phone
   • Home Address (required)
   • City (required)
   • State/Province (required)
   • Zip (required)
   • Country (required)
4. Role Assessment Questions:
   • Do you hold a role within 3 levels of the c-suite or topmost position(s) in your organization? (Yes/No)
5. Mentor-Specific Question:
   • Have you founded or served on the original executive team of a startup that is publicly traded/was acquired/is otherwise mature, and would like to mentor startup founders? (Yes/No)
6. Mentee-Specific Questions:
   • Are you a startup founder? (Yes/No)
   • [Level Info requested] (Yes/No)
7. Optional Demographic Information (to help improve programs and services):
   • Race/Ethnicity
   • Sexual Orientation
   • Additional Identification options: Transgender, Older worker (age 50+), Returning worker, Person with disability (ADA qualified)
   • Self-description fields available
8. Review and Submit: Application form submitted

After Submission

• Applicants will receive notification of admission via email at the primary email address provided within 5 business days
• If no decision is received within 5 business days, contact info@hlthfoundation.org