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See You at the Annual Meeting

As we welcome July, I am delighted to extend a personal invitation to CAHL’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, set for August 22, 2024. This event, which has been a hallmark of our community for over a decade, continues to flourish each year. Last year, we proudly hosted over 175 attendees, and we are eager to see even greater participation …
Director's Insight: July 2024

CAHL Podcast: Authentic Leadership

Podcast | Daryn Kumar

Podcast | Daryn Kumar on Authentic Leadership
Daryn Kumar, President and CEO of Dignity Health's Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, sat down with past CAHL president Michael O’Connell to discuss what it means to be an authentic leader. Listen to the full podcast on CAHL's YouTube channel.  Daryn Kumar's journey in healthcare and leadership was deeply influenced by his parents, …

2024 Spring Mentorship Program Wraps

2024 Spring Mentorship Program Wraps
The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) proudly announces the successful completion of our Spring 2024 formal mentorship program. From February 20 to June 7, 2024, our cohort of mentees engaged deeply with CAHL’s esteemed mentors—experienced healthcare leaders dedicated to guiding the next generation. CAHL's mentorship program offers a unique opportunity for mentees to develop leadership skills, navigate career paths, …

Servant Leaders Take New Roles

CAHL is proud to share that several members in our Regent Area were recently appointed to serve on national ACHE committees.
  • Baljeet S. Sangha, FACHE, Healthcare Executive Editorial Board, Member thru 2027
  • Philip Chuang, PhD, FACHE, Voluntary Giving Committee, Member thru 2025
  • Dietmar Grellmann, JD, FACHE, Hospital Associations Committee, Member thru 2027
  • Sarah T. Khan, MPH, Article of the Year Awards Committee, Member thru 2027
  • Shanthi Margoschis, DHA, Asian Healthcare Leaders Community Committee, Member thru 2025
  • Krishna Ramachandran, Asian Healthcare Leaders Community Committee, Member thru 2025
CAHL also thanks the 2024 Regent's Advisory Council, which has been diligently evaluating nominations for the Regent's Awards that will be announced at the Annual Meeting in August.
Sheila Baxter, MPH
Amanda Chawla, MHA, FACHE, CMRP
Abraham Cicchetti, MSHA, CHEP
Kelly Brian Flannery, MHA, FACHE
Debra A. Flores FACHE
Bryanna Gallaway, MPA-HSA, CPXP
Sachin Gangupantula FACHE, MBA, MS
Kiren Rizvi Jafry
Daryn Kumar MBA, FACHE
Joleen Lonigan
Rachael McKinney, MHA, FACHE
Benita McLarin, PhD, SM, MHA, FACHE
Siri Nelson
Kenny Pawlek, MS, MBA, FACHE
Nikhil Singal, MHA, FACHE

Reflections on Passing the BOG Exam: Congratulations to Jeremy Hough

Reflections on Passing the BOG Exam: Congratulations to Jeremy Hough
Jeremy Hough, BA, AOS, MBA, HEM, shares his thoughts on the Board of Governors exam. Jeremy is Director – Ancillary and Safety Services, John Muir Health, and chairs the CAHL Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Two Weeks Left to Apply for Board of Governors Exam Fee Waiver


If you have been thinking about getting your FACHE certification, this is a great time to move things forward. ACHE members who submit a Fellow application before June 30, are eligible to receive a one-time waiver of the Board of Governors Exam Fee, a $225 value, pending approval of the application. Be sure to take the CAHL Board of Governors Exam Prep Course offered by CAHL to prepare for the exam. If you need a structured interview or reference for your Fellow application, please reach out to Philip Chuang at [email protected].

Events This Month & Save the Dates

Meet new colleagues and build your career and your network.
Gender Equity – Women in Healthcare
July 18, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
$15.00 - $35.00

Warm Welcome to New CAHL Members

Vickrum S. Narain
Dhananjay Agrawal
Meredith Lapointe
Michele Ninivagg
Corinna R. Cooper
Aimee Samuels, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Maria A. Garcia-Chinn
Phillip A. Velasquez
Alicia Franklin
Maureen Havel
Jonathan Horowitz, PhD
George Martinez , MBA, BA
Ariana Ruiz, MPH
Andi Tenner, MD, MPH
LT Francis O. Oladipo
Donna C. Pearson, LFACHE
Arleen Cornejo, MHA
Anne Marie Gonzaga
Krystle Huffman
Katie Potter
Michelle Barker
Glenn Handoko
Caprashean Hunt
Mike Lane
SrA Quintessia Green
Kaisa Gonsalves
Aditya Singh
Kelly McCarley, MSN, RN
Tinebeta Mekonnen

Congratulations to New ACHE Fellows

Capt. Travis C. Callihan, BS, MHA, FACHE

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