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2nd Annual Congress

Healthcare Recharged

Empathy | Energy | Excellence

October 29, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton | 2001 Point W Way | Sacramento, CA

6 ACHE In-Person Education Credits Available!

CAHL Congress 2025: A Special Invitation from the CAHL Chapter President

Dear CAHL Members, 

I’m thrilled to extend a personal invitation to you for our second annual CAHL Congress 2025, a one-day conference taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Sacramento.

Following the incredible success of last year’s event, our chapter is excited to build on that momentum and deliver an even more impactful experience in 2025. CAHL Congress 2025 will bring together healthcare leaders from across Northern and Central California for a full day of thought-provoking, high-impact ACHE In-Person Education sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 6 ACHE In-Person Education credits, an invaluable investment in your professional growth. 

We’re curating an outstanding roster of panelists who are recognized experts in their fields, bringing deep insight and proven experience to today’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Speaker announcements are coming soon and you won’t want to miss who’s taking the stage. 

Early bird pricing is live now, but it won’t last long. Spots at this discounted rate are limited and going fast. If you’re planning to join us, now is the perfect time to secure your seat. 

We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable day of learning, networking, and leadership development. I can’t wait to see you there! 

Warm regards,

Christianna Kearns, MBA, FACHE
Chapter President  

Conference Panels

As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the California Association of Healthcare Leaders, is authorized to award 6 hours of ACHE In Person Education credit toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Energize, Empower, Excel: The New Rules of High-Performing Teams

Moderator

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Bryan Rivera, MBA, RN, FACHE

Director of Neuroscience, Oncology, and Capacity Management, Sutter Health, Eden Medical Center

Panelists

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Toby Marsh, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE

Regional CNE and VP for Clinical Integration, Kaiser Permanente, Northern California

Kim Brown Sims Professional Headshot

Kim Brown Sims, MBA, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, LBBH

CEO, Firelight Nursing Innovations, Inc, KBS Leadership Consulting

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Trevor Brand, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Health, Sutter Delta Medical Center

Legislation and Leadership: Guiding Healthcare Through Policy Crossroads

Moderator

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Amira Barger, MBA, CVA, CFRE

Executive Vice President, Global DEI Advisory, Strategic Communications, Edelman

Panelists

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Dr. Marketa Houskova, DNP, MAIA, BA, RN

Chief Executive Officer American Nurses Association \ California

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Dietmar Grellmann

Senior Vice-President – Policy, California Hospital Association

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Chris Brown

Founder & Managing Partner, The Nova Rose Group

Health Rewired: The Bold Future of Innovation and Impact

Moderator

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Fawn Hutton, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE

Director of Clinical Programs, Quality, and Learning
Roots Community Health

Panelists

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Claret Presley, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR

CEO & Founder
Operation Inspire

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Anthony Jarc, PhD

VP of Digital Products & Machine Learning Insights, Intuitive

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Kelci Miclaus, PhD

Head of Life Sciences AI, Snowflake AI

From Chaos to Clarity: Real-World Lessons in Leading Through Crisis

Moderator

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Mateika Martin, MHA, EMT

Manager, Threat & Emergency Management
John Muir Health

Panelists

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Lisa Stark

Senior Director of Revenue Cycle Operations and Technology, Enloe Health

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Lesley McKendrick, RN

SVP & COO, Kaiser Permanente, Southern California/Hawaii

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Dr. Andrea Tenner, MD, MPH, FACEP

Director, Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, City & County of SFDPH

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Nio Queiro

Founder, The Queiro Group

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