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LEADING WITH IMPACT
By Corina Clark | As we enter the new year, we reflect with gratitude on what we’ve built together and look ahead with optimism and purpose. CAHL’s strength has always been its people—leaders, volunteers, and members whose commitment continues to drive our growth and impact across Northern & Central California.
DEVELOPING FUTURE HEALTHCARE LEADERS

Answering FAQs: CAHL Case Competition Edition

Health Hustlers team photo with 250 dollar giant check
By Ashley Oates | CAHL’s Higher Education Network (HEN) hosted a Case Competition on November 15 at UC Davis Aggie Square, bringing together 38+ students across 11 teams from five schools to solve a healthcare leadership case. In addition to the competition, participants received 2:1 coaching from hiring managers and talent acquisition professionals, including resume reviews and mock interviews with real-time feedback. These sessions provided practical guidance on resumes, interviews, and career transitions, helping students better prepare for future healthcare leadership roles.

Apply to be a Mentor Today!

The 2026 Spring CAHL Mentor Program is a three-month mentorship experience designed to support ACHE CAHL members in career development and transition through guidance from seasoned healthcare leaders. Open to graduate students, early and mid-careerists, and military personnel transitioning into healthcare administration, the program offers structured mentorship, milestone check-ins, and a certificate of completion. Applications are due Friday, January 23, 2026, providing a valuable opportunity to grow professionally, build meaningful connections, and prepare for the next step in healthcare leadership.

ACHE offers three different waivers to aid financial hardships or career transitions: dues waiver, recertification waiver and five-year recertification waiver. Learn more at the detailed link here:

For those taking the BOG exam this year, if you submit your completed Fellow application between March 1 and June 30, along with the $250 Fellow application fee and all supporting documents, ACHE will waive the $225 Board of Governors Exam fee for your approved application.

ACHE 2026 Congress is Coming!

ACHE 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership: Healthcare’s Premier Leadership Event
Take the next step in your professional development, network with fellow healthcare leaders and gain actionable takeaways at the ACHE 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership.
Put your purpose in motion and join us March 2-4, 2026, in Houston to discover new solutions, hear unique perspectives, and learn how to positively impact health in your community.

Welcome to Our New Members!

Linda N. Baffoe-Twum, MSN, RN
Alassane K. Dante
Bianca B. González
Varsha Gaitonde, PharmD, FACHE
Schlene Peet
LT Anthony Van Luven
Chantel Johnson
Tracy N. Bertagnole
Ami Patel
Juan Carlos Piña, MPH
Hubert Zhou
Tara L. Harrington, DPM, MBA, MHA
Meryum Syeda
Bao V. Trinh, PsyD
Heather Brown, PT, MBA
Belinda Roman
Nidhi S. Singh
Georgina Mualuko, MSHA
Doris Chang
Simran Khadka
Anju Padiyil
Laura A. Andrade, MSN, RN
Diana Britton
Eliza M. McGowan
Alieu B. Nyassi
Luis Moran
Kevin Morrison, MHA
Kimiko S. Nishitsuji
Peter Bryant-Greenwood, MD, MBA, FACHE
Brenda Cheung
Daniel Kulenich
Nonye L. Nwaoha
Megan OConnor
Mary Ann Jones, PhD
keisha Morris, BSN, RN
Aditi Shukla, PharmD
Stephen N. Badger, FACHE
Vivian Reyes, MD
Mae G. Krause
Asaad Hakeem
Nathan Reams
Sveinn Sigurdsson

Thank You CAHL Sponsors