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From Mentorship to Sponsorship: Accelerating Careers in Healthcare Leadership
By: Robyn Ply, MHA, RT(T) From Mentorship to Sponsorship: Accelerating Careers in Healthcare Leadership In healthcare leadership, professional growth is rarely a solo journey. Careers are shaped not only by technical skills and experience, but by relationships;...
The Nursing Paradox
By Bridget K. Burke If you are a nurse, or thinking about going into nursing, you may be hearing two very different messages about its future. One message is that the future of nursing is bright. Americans are aging, chronic disease is rising, and patients will need...
Celebrating Heritage, Leadership, and Equity
Celebrating Heritage, Leadership, and Equity By: Simurtej Singh As we celebrate the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May, it is important to honor and remember those who are leading or have left a legacy in creating a more...
Volunteer Spotlight | Ashley Oates
Please tell us a bit about what you've been doing as a volunteer, and why you chose to take that particular role. "I currently volunteer with the Higher Education Network (HEN) Committee, where we’ve recently enhanced our efforts to support students and early- and...
From Responsibilities to Results: How Healthcare Leaders Communicate Quantifiable Outcomes
By: Casey Whitmore & Michael A. O’Connell Healthcare leaders rarely struggle with effort—they struggle with translation. Many professionals can describe what they’re responsible for yet hesitate to articulate what changed because of their leadership. But hiring...
Don’t Miss CAHL Congress 2026: Building on 2025’s Success
With the 2026 CAHL Congress on the horizon, CAHL President Corina Clark, MPA, FACHE shares a reflection on the powerful connections and lasting impact of the 2025 Congress. “When I think back on last year’s CAHL Congress, one word comes to mind, energy. With over 350...
The Importance of Storytelling in Interviews: Using Narratives to Showcase Skills, Impact, and Leadership
By: Kathryn Wise and Stacey Aggabao Interviews are rarely won on credentials alone. Most candidates already meet the technical requirements, so what differentiates them is how clearly, they demonstrate experience, judgment, and impact. This is where storytelling...
Celebrating Women’s History Month in Healthcare: Advancing Gender Equity
By: Kimberly Browne, LCSW, ACM-SW, ACSW, FACHE and Tiffany K. Martin, MSEE, Certified CHW, CPC As we commemorate Women's History Month, it is crucial to honor the achievements of women in healthcare and reflect on the ongoing journey toward gender equity. This...
When Clinicians Lead: Translating Care Experience into Organizational Impact
By: Ashley Oates, Yev Ostrovskiy, and Dan Nguyen Long before they were leading organizations, many healthcare executives were caring for patients and learning lessons that continue to guide how they lead today. This article features conversations with two healthcare...
Volunteer Spotlight | Shelly Bolton
Please tell us a bit about what you've been doing as a volunteer, and why you chose to take that particular role. "I have volunteered with CAHL for several years, beginning on the Awards Planning Committee, led by Shasta Addessi, FACHE, while pursuing my MHA and...
Insider Insights: An In-Depth Look Into Candidate Selection & Evaluation
By: Carmela Soto, CMA, BSBM, MSOL In today’s job market, plagued by daunting uncertainty, endless job applications, ghosted candidates, and a vast amount of competition in our ever-changing digital age, many job seekers are searching for the golden key that will...
Resilience & Hope: Acknowledging the Journey of Black Healthcare Professionals & Black Patients in Healthcare
By Dr. Pamela A. McAfee, Ed.D, MPA. OTR, CDE® and Tiffany K. Martin, MSEE, Certified CHW, CPC I. Introduction – Healthcare in the U.S. The experiences of Black clinicians and patients in the U.S. healthcare system cannot be separated from a broader historical context...
How to Navigate Tough Interview Questions with Confidence
By Samantha Lal In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, tough interview questions are more than formalities—they’re opportunities for leaders and emerging professionals to demonstrate resilience, readiness, and alignment with an...
Building Deeper Connections Together: A Message from Your CAHL President
By Corina Clark, FACHE President, California Association of Healthcare Leaders Dear CAHL Members, As I embark on this journey as President, one word resonates deeply within me: connection. The connection to our purpose, to each other, and to the foundational reasons...
A Year of Momentum, Impact, and Leadership Across California
By Christianna Kearns, MBA, FACHE Immediate Past President, California Association of Healthcare Leaders As we reflect on 2025, I am incredibly proud of the collective accomplishments of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders and deeply grateful to the...
Addressing Patient Access Challenges by Enabling Robotic-Assisted Surgery in the ASC Setting
By: Intuitive, A Sponsor of CAHL Corewell Health’s da Vinci program in their ambulatory surgery center enabled the hospital system to deliver the right care in the right setting while expanding access. As a result, Corewell Health was able to improve the patient...
2025 in Review: Impact, Leadership, Community
By Corina Clark, FACHE As we step into a new year, it feels right to pause for a moment, to reflect on what we’ve built together and to look ahead with optimism, clarity, and purpose. What has always set CAHL apart is its people. The leaders, volunteers, and members...
Answering FAQs: CAHL Case Competition Edition
By: Ashley Oates This year the Higher Education Network (HEN) of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) hosted a Case Competition on November 15th at UC Davis Aggie Square in Sacramento – an academic event centered on a case study where teams of...
Behavioral-Based Interviewing: Uncovering Potential Beyond the Resume
By Stacey Aggabao, MBA MSN RN NEA-BC CEN “In healthcare, how people show up matters as much as what they know.” In today’s complex healthcare environment, leaders are called to make decisions that balance compassion, accountability, and operational excellence....
Volunteer Spotlight | Neha Chowrasia
Please tell us a bit about what you've been doing as a volunteer, and why you chose to take that particular role: "As a committed and proactive volunteer leader, I am spearheading the creation of a comprehensive and strategic repository of health administration...
Native and Indigenous People in Healthcare – Underrepresented, Underserved, Yet Steadfast Advocates for Well Being
By Teniola Adegbite and Kimberly Browne November marks Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the cultural richness and profound contributions of Native and Indigenous people. Within the healthcare sector, Native and...
2025 CAHL President’s End of Year Message: A Year of Service, Leadership, and Heartfelt Gratitude
By Christianna Kearns, FACHE As we bring 2025 to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep appreciation on the extraordinary work that has taken place across our CAHL community this year. Serving as your President has been one of the greatest honors of my career,...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Roots & Empowering the Future
By Dr. Ifeoma I. Nnaji and Akim Waldron Why is the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15? Have you ever wondered why Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 rather than during a single calendar...
Building Social Capital in Health Care: The Transformative Role of Mentorship
By Stacey Aggabao As health systems face unprecedented workforce pressures, building social capital through mentorship is not just nice-to-have – it is a strategic imperative. In health care, success is shaped not only by clinical expertise and advanced technology but...
Strengths Finder: How to Address Employment Gaps on Your Resume
By Fawn Hutton Employment gaps used to be viewed with skepticism. For years, job seekers feared that a pause in work history might raise red flags for hiring managers. Today, the narrative is shifting. As workplaces evolve and organizations place greater value on...