CAHL News
Knowing How to Respond Appropriately When Asked Inappropriate or Illegal Questions During an Interview
By Robyn Ply and Michael O’Connell A Personal Story - Robyn Ply’s perspective: Early in my career, I interviewed for a leadership role at a healthcare organization—a new position that aligned well with my aspirations and would allow me to further develop and apply my...
2025 Spring CAHL Mentor Program Recap
The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) just completed yet another successful round of our Spring Formal Mentorship Program. Spanning 3 months, from February 18th to June 6, 2025, our cohort of mentees were able to deeply engage with their mentors and...
The Value of Mentoring
By Kenny Pawlek It’s nearly summer. School is finishing, vacations are near, and interns are joining our organizations! It’s a rite of passage for most of us. An internship offers a glance into our future career, allowing us to “test the waters” and confirm the...
Volunteer Spotlight | Marie-Paule Metzker
Marie-Paule Metzker, MHA, CPA is a Financial Director for both Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital and Sutter Center for Psychiatry. She serves on the CAHL Mentorship Committee. Connect with her on LinkedIn here. Tell us a bit about what you’ve been doing as a volunteer, and...
Leadership Opportunities for Early Careerists in Healthcare Administration
By Neha Chowrasia Healthcare administration in the United States is undergoing rapid transformation—driven by technology, evolving patient expectations, and pressing system-wide challenges. For early careerists, this moment presents not just uncertainty, but...
Mastering the Art of the Interview: Ten Tips for Success
By Michael O’Connell Interviews can be nerve-wracking especially since many of them have transitioned to virtual events, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can present with confidence and leave a memorable impression. Whether you're seeking a leadership...
CAHL President’s Message
Dear CAHL Members, As we reach the midpoint of 2025, I’m proud to reflect on the incredible momentum we’ve built together during the first half of the year. From our dynamic networking mixers, timely educational webinars and inspiring career development forums, your...
Unspoken, Unseen, Untreated: The Public Health Cost of Language Censorship
By Lacretia Pearson and Jeremy Hough Words Matter in Public Health In 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly advised staff to avoid words such as “transgender,” “diversity,” and even “evidence‑based” in official budget documents [1]....
ACHE Regent Message: A Warm Hello and Thanks to Phil Chuang, PhD, FACHE
Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is with great excitement and gratitude that I write to you for the first time as your ACHE Regent for Northern and Central California. I officially took office at ACHE Congress in March, which was held this year in Houston, Texas. The...
Volunteer Spotlight | Shirlivia M. Parker
Shirlivia M. Parker, MHA, RHIA, CDIP, CRCR is President of Compliance - Clinical Revenue Cycle with Medovent Solutions and serves on both the CAHL Membership & Volunteer Growth Committee and the Career Advancement Committee. Connect with her on LinkedIn here. Tell...