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...
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...
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...
Empowering Future Leaders: Insights from CAHL’s Higher Education Network as Congress Speakers
By Brenda Aguilar Wong and Bryan Rivera We were honored to represent CAHL’s Higher Education Network (HEN) committee while speaking at the 2025 ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership with Grant Cho. Students, new managers, and seasoned directors joined our session...
CAHL Hosts Inaugural Case Competition, Showcasing Student Ingenuity in Healthcare Leadership
By Mohit Gulati The California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) hosted its inaugural Case Competition on November 16, 2024, bringing together health administration students from across Northern California. This dynamic event, held at Sutter Health’s Sacramento...
Student Council Spotlight | Maribel Oviedo
CAHL is profiling the 2023 members of the CAHL Hen Student Council. These early careerists are active in engaging peers who are building their healthcare expertise as they advance into and within the industry. School: California State University, Chico Future Plans: I...
Student Council Spotlight | Sayoni Mukhopadhyay
CAHL is profiling the 2023 members of the CAHL Hen Student Council. These early careerists are active in engaging peers who are building their healthcare expertise as they advance into and within the industry. School: University of California- San Francisco (UCSF)...
Student Council Spotlight | Jocelyn Dretzka
CAHL is profiling the 2023 members of the CAHL Hen Student Council. These early careerists are active in engaging peers who are building their healthcare expertise as they advance into and within the industry. School: California State University, Chico. In Chico the...
2023 College Bowl Winner Announced
The 2023 Statewide ACHE College Bowl took place on Friday, April 21, at Concordia University in Irvine, Calif. Congratulations to CAHL HEN school Chico State! Chico State had two undergraduate teams participate and Chico State won both first and second place in their...








