Sharp HealthCare
With an enduring commitment of more than 40 years, Sharp HealthCare has proudly supported YWCA San Diego County through special events, including our annual In the Company of Women benefit luncheon and Tribute to Women & Industry Awards.
About Sharp
Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit integrated regional health care delivery system based in San Diego. The Sharp system includes four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, a health plan, and numerous outpatient facilities and programs.
As San Diego’s health care leader, Sharp has an unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for caring. At the forefront of Sharp’s commitment to excellence is The Sharp Experience, a sweeping performance improvement initiative launched in 2001. This initiative has resulted in numerous advances in clinical outcomes, patient safety enhancements, and organizational and service excellence.
Philanthropy in Our Community
In 1944, Thomas E. Sharp lost his son — 22-year-old San Diego pilot Donald N. Sharp — who gave his life for his country on a mission with the B-26 Marauders of the US Army Air Forces. To honor his son, Thomas E. Sharp made a generous donation to fund the first Sharp hospital. It was to be a health care organization designed not for profit, but for people; committed to the care, health and well-being of the San Diego community.
Since that time, Sharp HealthCare has held true to this commitment, providing much-needed services to the underinsured and uninsured. In fiscal 2021, Sharp provided more than $500 million in community benefit. But this commitment extends further, thanks to the hundreds of thousands of hours devoted by Sharp team members to programs beyond our medical facilities. As we look to the years ahead, Sharp will continue to go above and beyond and spend each day providing care and programs that set community standards, exceed community expectations, and honor the sacrifice of Donald N. Sharp, during both ordinary and extraordinary times.
Tribute to Women & Industry Awards
Mary Keith Giordano
2023 TWIN Visionary
Mary Keith Giordano is the Vice President of System Business Development for Sharp HealthCare. Mary is responsible for Sharp’s annual five-year operating, cash, and capital planning process, financing initiatives, physician foundation model evaluations, purchase and sale of real estate and health-related businesses, and formation of joint venture and affiliation arrangements. Mary has over 30 years of experience in the health care industry. She joined Sharp in February 1996 as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis with responsibility for medical groups, home health, home infusion, and hospice. From October 1996 to September 2001, Mary served as Chief Financial Officer of Sharp Coronado Hospital before being promoted into her current role. Prior to joining Sharp, Mary worked for a managed care company in several finance roles, including financial analysis, budgeting, and revenue enhancement. Mary is a Certified Management Accountant. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Western Michigan University and a Master of Science in Business Administration from San Diego State University. Mary is a graduate of the Health Management Academy GE Administrative Fellows Program.
Vice President, Business Development
Sharp HealthCare
Past Sharp TWIN Honorees
1980 Nancy Harber
1980 Marjorie Merrill
1981 Geri Roman
1982 Constance Kirk
1983 Sue Maddox
1984 Jan Cetti
1985 Lorraine Moore
1986 Jennifer Vanica
1987 Ann Pumpian
1988 Jan Stichler
1989 Michele McDougal
1990 Judy Fix
1991 Pat Dean
1992 Pamela Wayne
1993 Linda Ollis
1994 Ellen Meier
1995 Marian Furlong
1996 Melissa Cook
1997 Donna Mills
1998 Marcia Hall
1999 Michele Tarbet
2000 Alison Fleury
2001 Elizabeth Curtis
2002 Stacey Hrountas
2003 Diane Lofgren
2004 Sonia Rhodes
2005 Kathlyn Mead
2006 Sandy Noon
2007 Maryann Cone
2008 Nancy Pratt
2009 Mary Henrikson
2010 Kathi Lencioni
2011 Sandra McCullough
2012 Susan Stone
2013 Pat Nemeth
2014 Mary Elington
2015 Trisha Khaleghi
2016 Janie Kramer
2017 Amy Adome, MD
2018 Jacquie Schwoerke
2019 Staci Dickerson
2022 Alisha Carpenter, PhD
2023 Mary Keith Giordano
Voices of Strength and Courage
“After years of hidden abuse, I was broken, ashamed, and confused. She had convinced me it was all my fault. YWCA helped me regain my self-worth as a person, and most importantly, as a father. You literally changed my life.”
“It was so hard to imagine that I could have a different life for my children. For the first time, I’m excited and hopeful about our future.”
“When I was at my lowest point and losing hope, you saved us. You gave me a safe place to stay with my cat and helped me regain my strength. Although I’m still not fully healed, I know that we will be okay.”
“I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to take care of my son on my own. Thanks to YWCA, we’re in our own home and getting better every day. I never felt alone because I had so much support from all of you. Thank you for helping us get through this.”
“I’m grateful for all of the support and guidance you gave me. My children are doing much better now and I know we will keep getting stronger. Thank you for everything.”
“I was feeling so helpless and alone. You were there for me and my children and treated us like family. Because of YWCA, I’m working now and we’re living in our own home. All of this is because of your help and encouragement. I will always be grateful.”
