Medical Solutions Defies Industry Norms with Female-Led Executive Team

OMAHA, Neb. – March 11, 2026 – As the healthcare industry grapples with a persistent paradox—a workforce overwhelmingly comprised of women, yet a leadership landscape that often is not—one national workforce partner is demonstrating a notably different reality. This Women's History Month, Medical Solutions is highlighting a corporate structure that challenges the industry status quo, with women holding a majority of its most critical executive positions.

While women constitute nearly 80% of the healthcare workforce, their representation plummets in the senior leadership and C-suite roles within the healthcare consulting and staffing sector. Medical Solutions, an Omaha-based firm, is actively countering this trend not just with policy statements, but with a demonstrably diverse leadership roster.

Challenging the Industry Standard

The company's executive team is a powerful illustration of its commitment. Key roles are helmed by women, including Rebecca Rogers Tijerino as Chief Executive Officer, Denise Dettingmeijer as Chief Financial Officer, Patti Artley as Chief Nursing Officer, Karin Selfors-Thomann as Chief Client Officer, Kerry Sirkka as Chief Recruitment Officer, and Amber Ireland as Chief Marketing Officer. This level of female representation in top-tier operational and strategic roles is a significant outlier in the competitive healthcare staffing market.

This structure is a deliberate cultivation of diverse leadership, extending well beyond the executive floor. The company states that women hold numerous vice president, director, and management positions, creating a robust pipeline of talent and opportunity throughout the organization.

"As we celebrate Women's History Month, we're proud to recognize the women whose leadership, talent, and dedication help move our company forward," said Rebecca Rogers Tijerino, CEO of Medical Solutions. "We're committed to fostering an environment where all of our teammates are empowered to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact."

This commitment has earned Tijerino recognition on industry lists such as the Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) Staffing 100 North America and the Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, underscoring her influence in shaping the workforce solutions industry.

A Strategic Imperative for Growth

For Medical Solutions, gender diversity in leadership is framed as more than a social responsibility; it is a core business strategy. The company asserts that bringing a range of perspectives to the table is fundamental to strengthening how it navigates challenges and serves its employees, traveling clinicians, and hospital clients. This approach aligns with a growing body of research indicating that diverse leadership teams often correlate with enhanced financial performance, greater innovation, and stronger organizational resilience.

In a sector responsible for placing skilled clinicians in critical-need areas, the ability to understand and respond to a diverse workforce is paramount. By reflecting the gender makeup of the broader healthcare field within its own leadership, the company is better positioned to address the nuanced needs of both the clinicians it places and the healthcare systems it supports.

"Women's History Month is a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of women and the progress organizations can make when diverse voices are part of leadership," commented Denise Dettingmeijer, the company's CFO and a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives. "We're proud to see women making an impact across our teams while continuing to build a leadership culture where diverse voices help shape the future of our company."

The Ripple Effect on Healthcare

The composition of a staffing firm's leadership can have a tangible, albeit indirect, impact on patient care. When leadership understands the challenges faced by the frontline clinical workforce—a majority of whom are women—it can lead to better support systems, more effective recruitment strategies, and higher retention rates for skilled professionals. This stability and support for clinicians are crucial for healthcare systems striving to maintain high standards of patient care.

Medical Solutions operates in a competitive field against other large providers like AMN Healthcare and Cross Country Healthcare. While many firms in the space have launched DEI initiatives, Medical Solutions' visible and established female leadership in key operational roles provides a compelling case study. The presence of executives like Chief Recruitment Officer Kerry Sirkka, who brings decades of experience from a competitor, highlights a culture that attracts and retains top female talent.

By empowering leaders who reflect the workforce they serve, the company is not just filling jobs; it is building a more empathetic and responsive link in the healthcare delivery chain. This model suggests that the path to improving workforce stability in healthcare may begin with diversifying the leadership of the very companies that manage that workforce.

As Medical Solutions continues to expand its comprehensive services—from managed services and virtual health staffing to international direct hires—its leadership structure will continue to be a key differentiator. The company's celebration of Women's History Month serves not only as an internal recognition but also as a public statement on the value and strategic necessity of equitable leadership in shaping the future of healthcare.