“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
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
- Friday, November 7, 2025 | Executive Assistants Divisional Group Luncheon | In-Person | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025 |Behavioral Health Divisional Group Meeting | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Innovative Approaches to Behavioral Health Diversion
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Population Health Divisional Group Meeting | Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Population Health Open Forum
- Friday, November 14, 2025 | Pharmacy Divisional Group Meeting | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Specialty Pharmacy
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
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Board Meetings
- December 9, 2025
CEO Coffee Chats
Check back soon for our 2026 schedule.
Endorsed Partner Webinar Series (Solutions Corner)
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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
Q4: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
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
Q4: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
CONTACT: Chair- Dr. Marie Rose Alam, M.D., FAPA, Chief Executive Officer, Spring Grove Hospital Center 410-402-7652, marierose.alam@maryland.gov
Executive Assistant Divisional Group
Q4: Friday, November 7, 2025 | In-Person Luncheon | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
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
Q4: Friday, December 5, 2025 | Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
CONTACT: Chair- Todd Cohen, Associate Vice President, Facilities & Real Estate, tcohen@adventisthealthcare.com
Healthcare Policy Divisional Group
Q4: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
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
Stay tuned for 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
Q4: Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Virtual | NEW TIME: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
CONTACT: Chair- Matt MacVey, Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Children’s National Hospital 202 476-3734, mmacvey@childrensnational.org
Marketing/PR Divisional Group
Stay tuned for 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings
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
Stay tuned for 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings
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
Q4: Friday, November 14, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
CONTACT: Chair- Mahro Ershadi, Chief Strategy and Pharmacy Officer, Chase Brexton Health Care 301-910-5122, mershadi@chasebrexton.org
Physician Liaison Divisional Group
Q4: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
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
Q4: Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
CONTACT: Chair- Mindy Pierce, Senior Director, Nexus Montgomery and Population Health Programs 301-628-3475, mindy_pierce@primarycarecoalition.org
Quality Divisional Group
Stay tuned for 2026 schedule of quarterly meetings
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, MS, RN, CPHQ, Consultant, Quality and Regulatory
Rehab Divisional Group
Q4: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | Virtual | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
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
Q4: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Location TBD | 11:00 – 2:00 PM
CONTACT: Chair- Sarah Walker, CDVS, Manager, Volunteer Services, Holy Cross Health 301-754-7306, sarah.walker001@holycrosshealth.org
Young Healthcare Professionals Divisional Group
Q4: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
CONTACT: Chair- Andre D’Souza, Program Director, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 202-660-6012, adsouza4@jhmi.edu
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