The Professional Women’s Network of Costa Rica (PWNCR) invites you to a meaningful morning of connection, conversation, and learning at our Costa Rica Women’s Health Forum— a thoughtfully curated event bringing together women and leading health professionals from across Costa Rica.
Taking place on Saturday, April 25th at Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola, this Forum is designed to create a safe, welcoming space for honest dialogue around women’s health, well-being, and lived experience.
At a time when women are balancing careers, families, leadership, and personal health — often all at once — this event offers something different: real conversations, expert insight, and the opportunity to ask the questions that don’t always get asked.
What to Expect
This is not a traditional conference or lecture-style panel.
Our Women’s Health Forum features:
- Interview-style conversations with women health professionals
- An intimate, conversational format that encourages reflection and participation
- A closing group Q&A, bringing multiple expert perspectives together
The goal is simple: to make women feel informed, supported, and comfortable engaging in meaningful discussions about their health — without pressure or pretense.
Event Schedule
🕔 8:30am
Registration begins!
🕔 8:30 – 9:00am
Networking & Coffee
🕔 9am – 12pm
Women’s Health Forum — Guided Conversations with Health Professionals
🕔 12:00pm
Closing
🕔 12:30pm
Networking Lunch & Continued Connection
Our dynamic health and wellness professionals who will be joining us for the forum are:
• Mitzi Spesny Álvarez, M.Sc. – Psychologist | Expert in Mood Disorders | Mental Health Advocate
Topic: “Emotional and Biological Factors that Affect Women’s Moods”
• Dra Delia Ribas Valdés – Gynecologist & Obstetrician | Fertility & Reproductive Health Specialist | IVF Pioneer in Costa Rica
Topic: “Hormones, Energy, and Well-being: What Every Woman Should Know”
• Viviana Pérez Zumbado, PhD – Pelvic Floor Specialist | Physiotherapist | Pelvic Health Educator
Topic: “Fashion or Necessity? When You Need to Go to Pelvic Physiotherapy”
• Carolina Marín L. – Clinical & Sports Nutritionist | Performance & Wellness Specialist | Women’s Health Advocate
Topic: “Female Hormones: How They Influence Your Energy, Weight, and Sports Performance”
• Catalina Sánchez M. – Entrepreneur | Founder & General Manager, Catalina’s Collection | Women’s Empowerment Advocate
Topic: “My Favorite Makeup is a Smile”
You can learn more about our speakers for the Women’s Health Forum by visiting our social media pages:
Why Attend
Built by women, for women, this Forum is about:
- creating community
- sharing knowledge
- reducing stigma
- and strengthening our personal and professional networks
Whether you come to learn, connect, or simply feel less alone in the conversation — you’ll leave with new perspectives and meaningful connections.
We Look Forward to Welcoming You
Join us for a morning of insight, conversation, and connection in a supportive, inclusive environment.
PWNCR — where women connect, grow, and lead together.
Entrance Cost
• ₡3,000 for members
• ₡6,000 for non-members
• FREE for Premium Membership holders
Notes
This month’s event will be held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola in downtown San José. Click here for the Google Maps pin.
If you are driving, parking is available at the hotel’s outdoor parking lot. This is located on the corner after the hotel’s main entrance. Event parking cost is ₡3,000 (instead of the hourly rate). Let them know you are attending an event at the hotel. Additional nearby parking options are available if this lot is full.
After the event, you’ll have the option to stay for lunch at Tropicana Restaurant, the main dining area of the Delta Hotels by Marriott Aurola—a great networking opportunity with fellow members and friends of PWNCR. Lunch orders will be taken during the event.
An exact change or SINPE Móvil is appreciated. Also, for non-members, you can become a member at this event.
