ACHE Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The American College of Healthcare Executives has elevated its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion by incorporating it as a core value and strategic initiative in the organization’s strategic plan. A number of key initiatives reflect this commitment to further diversity within ACHE and the healthcare management field.

Policy Statements

• ACHE's Statement on Diversity
• ACHE's Policy Statement "Increasing and Sustaining Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Healthcare Management"
• ACHE's Policy Statement "Considering the Value of Older, Experienced Healthcare Executives "
• ACHE's Policy Statement "Strengthening Healthcare Employment Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities"
• ACHE's Policy Statement "The Healthcare Executive's Role in Fostering Inclusion of LGBT Patients and Employees"

Selected Resources

• Ray E. Brown Management Resource Center (select the “Diversity and Inclusion” Content Area)
• Career Resource Center’s Diversity Career Resources
• Gender and Race/Ethnicity Studies

Selected Programs

• Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program
• Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship
• IFD-ACHE Summer Enrichment Program Strategic Alliance

Specialty Networks

• Asian Healthcare Leaders Forum
• LGBT Forum
• Early Careerist Network