As part of our commitment to fostering peer-to-peer learning and networking among chapter leaders, the Chapter Relations team is excited to present the Chapter Leaders Education Series, taking place June 23–27, 2025.
This week-long series will feature five informative sessions designed to support your chapter leadership role. You’re welcome to register for any or all of the sessions that interest you. All sessions will be recorded and made available for later viewing.
Please note: While this series offers valuable insights and practical takeaways, no education credit will be awarded.
This presentation will showcase how chapters actively engage students and early career professionals. You’ll discover effective strategies for delivering education and experiential learning opportunities that support long-term professional development. Chapters will share best practices from successful initiatives, including integrated mentorship programs, college outreach events, and leadership development efforts aligned with workforce needs.
- Gain best practices for effective student and early careerist engagement.
- Gather ideas for programs that engage students and early careerists.
Speakers
Keya Gupta
Programming Chair, ACHE of Southern California
Katelyn Michtich
VP of Strategic Programming, ACHE of Southern California
William Keyt
Chapter President, Healthcare Administrators of Tidewater
Laura-Kathryn Neal, DM, FACHE
Board Member, American College of Healthcare Executives of Central Florida
In this session, we will review the Chapter Agreement document that governs the relationship between chapters and ACHE. Discover the key obligations, criteria and compliance requirements necessary to maintain a chapter’s status with ACHE, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and fostering a successful partnership.
- Understand the key obligations, criteria and compliance requirements outlined in the Chapter Agreement.
- Learn ways to nurture a strong partnership between your chapter and ACHE.
Speakers
Stacey A. Kidd, CAE
Director, Chapter Relations, American College of Healthcare Executives
Emily Tamblyn
Chapter Relations Manager, American College of Healthcare Executives
Erin Ringstrand
Chapter Relations Manager, American College of Healthcare Executives
Learn how to leverage the annual Chapter Member Needs Survey for effective chapter planning. This session will demonstrate how to analyze survey data and use it to shape successful strategies for your chapter’s future growth and development.
- Interpret the data from the Chapter Member Needs Survey.
- Discover how to best apply your results for future planning of the chapter.
Speakers
Hazel Oreluk
Director, Research, American College of Healthcare Executives
In states with vast geographic and demographic areas, some chapters have chosen to adopt a local program council. An LPC allows the chapter to bring education and networking opportunities to locations outside of the chapter’s main geographic center. Hear best practices from chapters that have established LPCs.
- Identify the benefits and challenges of adopting a local program council in large geographic and demographic areas.
- Learn from chapters that have successfully implemented the LPC model to expand education and networking opportunities.
Speakers
Sean M. DeLancey, FACHE
Chapter President, ACHE—North Florida Chapter
Lauren Hayden, FACHE
LPC Chair & Board Member, Kentucky ACHE Chapter
Julie A. Hobbs, PhD, FACHE
Southern LPC Chair, ACHE—MN Chapter
Susan E. McClernon, PhD, FACHE
Northern LPC Chair, ACHE—MN Chapter
Join this session to explore effective tactics for membership growth, such as holding new member orientations and enhancing volunteer engagement. Learn how to create a welcoming environment for new members and nurture long-term involvement through meaningful volunteer opportunities.
- Understand key tactics for engaging volunteers and fostering long-term commitment.
- Implement new member growth techniques and volunteer engagement for sustained success.
Speakers
Jeena Velzen, PhD
Membership Chair, Healthcare Leaders of New York
Kayla Spence
Membership Chair, Healthcare Leaders of New York
Deana M. Clardy
Chapter President, ACHE of East Tennessee
Christianna R. Kearns, FACHE
Chapter President, California Association of Healthcare Leaders
Laura E. Palmer, DHA
Board Member & Membership and Volunteer Growth Co-Chair, California Association of Healthcare Leaders
Pravin Venketsamy
Membership and Volunteer Growth Co-Chair, California Association of Healthcare Leaders