Events

“Speakers were engaging and knowledgeable with great diverse topics!”

Attendee, Annual Fall Conference, 2023

“Awesome speakers with great energy and passion- kept my attention the whole day!”

Attendee, Annual Fall Conference, 2023

“These meetings have been great.”

Attendee, Rehab Divisional Group Meeting

“This was my first meeting but I am excited for future topics.”

Attendee, Quality Divisional Group Meeting

‘Topic was so relevant, timely, and important given the five generations currently working in the workforce. I enjoyed learning about the different styles of work style, communications, appearance, policies, and strategies presented. Debbie Hixson gave me much thought in how I interact with our five generations in my work environment. Thanks for an outstanding presentation and enjoyed participants!’

Attendee, HR Divisional Group Meeting

‘These meetings bring a ton of value!’

Attendee, Physician Liaison Divisional Group Meeting

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Annual Events

Save the Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Employee of the Year Awards & Matthew F. McNulty, Jr. Award Luncheon | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Divisional Meetings

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Supply Chain Advisory Council | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Marketing/PR/Comms Divisional Group Meeting | Virtual | 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Open Forum on Hot Topics in Healthcare MarComms
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Quality Divisional Group Meeting | Virtual | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Legislative Updates from Soumi Saha, Sr. VP Government Affairs, Premier, Inc.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Patient Experience Divisional Group Meeting | Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Roundtable Discussion on Rounding Practices
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Facilities & Engineering Divisional Group Meeting | Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Interested in joining our collaborative Divisional Group meetings or serving on our planning committees? Contact us at thehealthcarecouncil@healthcare-council.org.

Leadership Book Club

Next Book: ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear | Date/Time TBD

Interested in joining our Young Healthcare Professionals newly launched Leadership Book Club open to all healthcare professionals—from emerging leaders to seasoned executives—to explore and discuss impactful leadership insights together? Contact us at thehealthcarecouncil@healthcare-council.org to learn more and receive invites.

Member Organization Events

Check back soon!

Board Meetings

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Guest – Jacqueline D. Bowen, President & CEO, DCHA | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Guest – Brian Frazee, President & CEO, Delaware Healthcare Association
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

CEO Coffee Chats

Check back soon for our 2026 schedule.

Endorsed Partner Webinar Series (Solutions Corner)

Check back soon!

Advisory Council

Supply Chain Advisory Council

Q4: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

CONTACT: Chair- Bill Brown, Healthcare Operations, CRGA Design bbrown@crgadesign.com

Divisional Meetings and Contacts:

Allied Health Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Ann Horton, Area Director, Joint Venture Governance & Strategy 301-905-2859 ahorton@bayada.com and Marya De La Cruz Sabalbaro,
Administrator/VP, AHC Home Care Services and Business Process, msabalba@adventisthealthcare.com

Behavioral Health Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Chair- Melanie Pinkett-Davis, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C, HEC-C, Assistant Vice President, Clinical Services, Vice Chair, Ethics Committee, Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified, Harvard Medical School, Center for Bioethics Certificate Program Fellow, Kennedy Krieger Institute, pinkettdavis@kennedykrieger.org

Executive Assistant Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Tracie Thomas, Executive Assistant, Office of the President, Howard University Hospital, trthomas@huhosp.org and Denny Ventura, Operations Manager, denny_ventura@premierinc.com

Facilities & Engineering Divisional Group

CONTACT: Chair- Todd Cohen, Associate Vice President, Facilities & Real Estate, tcohen@adventisthealthcare.com

Healthcare Policy Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Matt Gilmore, Partner at Geppert, McMullen, Paye & Getty, mgilmore@gmpglaw.com and Nathan Barbo, Senior Vice President of Operations, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, nathan.barbo@medstar.net

HR Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Dione Powell, Vice President of Human Resources, Employee/Labor Relations, Johns Hopkins Health System, dpowel36@jhmi.edu and Lindsey Brown, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources – Chase Brexton Health Care 410-837-2050, lbrown@chasebrexton.org

IT Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Chair- Matt MacVey, Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Children’s National Hospital 202 476-3734, mmacvey@childrensnational.org

Marketing/PR Divisional Group

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Daniel McEvily, Director of Marketing & Communications, Chase Brexton 410-837-2050 x1050 dmcevily@chasebrexton.org and Kerri Donnelly, Regional Director of Business Development, Montcare 240-507-4841 kdonnelly@montcarehc.com

Patient Experience Divisional Group

CONTACT: Co-Chairs- Katelyn Moser, Senior Director, Patient Experience, MedStar Health katelyn.a.moser@medstar.net and Evelyn Logan, Patient Experience Director, George Washington University Hospital evelyn.logan@gwu-hospital.com

Pharmacy Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Chair- Mahro Ershadi, Chief Strategy and Pharmacy Officer, Chase Brexton Health Care 301-910-5122, mershadi@chasebrexton.org

Physician Liaison Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Chair- Michelle Christ, Physician Liaison, Suburban Hospital, mchris30@jhmi.edu and Co-Chair- Kim Cox, Physician Office Liaison, Sibley Memorial Hospital, kcox17@jhmi.edu

Population Health Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Chair- Mindy Pierce, Senior Director, Nexus Montgomery and Population Health Programs 301-628-3475, mindy_pierce@primarycarecoalition.org

Quality Divisional Group

CONTACT: C0-Chairs- Kirsten Edler, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, CPHQ, CPPS, LSSBB, Director of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance Infection Prevention, Patient Safety Officer, Frederick Health 240-566-4918, kedler@frederick.health and Maria Costino

Rehab Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Chair- Frank DiGiovannantonio, OTR,CHT, Regional Vice President of Business Development, Arete’ Health PT 301-870-9787, frank@proflexpt.com

Volunteer Services Divisional Group

Check back for our 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings

CONTACT: Chair- Sarah Walker, CDVS, Manager, Volunteer Services, Holy Cross Health 301-754-7306, sarah.walker001@holycrosshealth.org

Young Healthcare Professionals Divisional Group

Q1: Thursday, February 12, 2026 | In-person | Location TBD

CONTACT: Chair- Andre D’Souza, Program Director, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 202-660-6012, adsouza4@jhmi.edu