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NALHE Deepens Partnership with Health Career Connection! https://www.nalhe.org/nalhe-and-hcc/ https://www.nalhe.org/nalhe-and-hcc/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:52:40 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/?p=9610

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NAHLE Partnership with Health Career Connection: Act Now on Health Workforce and Diversity!

For over 30 years, Health Career Connection (HCC) has inspired and empowered the next generation of diverse health leaders through it comprehensive paid summer internship programs, and robust health sector partnerships. HCC also empowers its 4600 alumni who are early career, mid and senior level health leaders to secure jobs, advance professionally and succeed as leaders.

For the last 3 years, NALHE and HCC have partnered to align missions; to improve the health of under-resourced communities by increasing representation of diverse professionals in healthcare and public health. The NAHLE-HCC partnership provides members with immediate, proven and cost effective opportunity to access talented, diverse HCC students and alumni to meet your priority talent, diversity, equity and inclusion goals. HCC interns and health equity scholars can also contribute to your strategic, COVID, racial justice and community health improvement initiatives.

View our Mission Video to learn more about HCC.

HCC Summer Internships: HCC partners with leading health systems, hospitals, health plans, medical groups, health centers and community organizations committed to health workforce diversity and health equity, to implement a 400+ paid summer internship program throughout the nation. HCC places interns with partner organizations all throughout California, New York/New Jersey, New England, North Carolina, DC/Baltimore/Virgina and in the Midwest. HCC also host interns with partner employers in every state and provides virtual professional and leadership development programing. HCC also partners with associations, like NAHLE, to advance health workforce diversity.

Host HCC Interns or Health Equity Scholars this Summer: NALHE members and their organizations are encouraged to host 10-week, full-time paid HCC undergraduate or recent gradute interns starting in early to mid June.
• 96% of HCC host organizations say that hosting an HCC intern is a good Return on Investment!
• 70% of interns are offered a job or extend their internship!
• Hosts have the powerful experience of being a mentor and giving back

Internships can be virtual, hybrid or in person. Please let HCC know if you can host an intern. If hosting an intern isn’t possible, sponsor a virtual team of HCC Health Equity Scholars to work on a project with your organization and advance their leadership, mentorship and career development.

Partnership: Explore how HCC partners with organizations across the country to deliver these programs, empower students and expand the pool of talented, diverse candidates.

Check out these videos of recent 2022 HCC intern experiences: https://youtu.be/UTpGvmii-kQ

Also be sure to watch the videos below from some of our alumni on how HCC made an impact on their career.
1. Denise Fair Razo, Chief Public Health Officer for the Detroit Health Department
2. Shelby Decosta, President, UCSF Health Affiliates
3. Shannon Connelly, MD, Associate Medical Director at Planned Parenthood

For more information contact Jeff Oxendine at joxendine@healthcareers.org.

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About NALHE
           
The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of healthcare policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Their goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities.  For more information, please visit www.nalhe.org

About HCC

HCC connects organizations in all health sectors with talented and diverse future health professionals and leaders. We inspire and empower interns and alumni with real world exposure, experience, mentoring and networking that assists them in achieving their goals, while supporting host organizations to meet their workforce, diversity, community health and other priority goals.

For more information, please visit www.healthcareers.org 

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NALHE Announces Partnership AUPHA https://www.nalhe.org/nalhe-announces-partnership-aupha/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:31:14 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/?p=9113

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Jaime E. Stephens, AUPHA, 202-763-7561

 

 

AUPHA ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF LATINO HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES

 

            WASHINGTON, DC, September 28, 2022 – The Association of University Programs in Health Administration  (AUPHA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE).  NALHE has joined AUPHA as a Corporate Partner at the Silver Level.  Other AUPHA Corporate Partners include the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME),  the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE), Peregrine Global Services, Health Administration Press (HAP), Jones & Bartlett Learning, and the David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship.

            “On behalf of the AUPHA Board and leadership, I am extremely pleased and excited to welcome NALHE as an AUPHA Corporate Partner,” said Dan Gentry, PhD, MHA, President and CEO of AUPHA. “With both NALHE and NAHSE now among AUPHA’s formal Partners, added to AUPHA‘s longtime and strong Corporate Partners ACHE (and its Asian Healthcare Leaders Community and LGBTQ Healthcare Leaders Community) and AHA (and its IFDHE), we can work even more closely to ensure progress on shared priorities for increasing diversity among healthcare management students, and early, mid-, and senior level managers and executives.”

            “We are incredibly proud to now be a part of such an influential association in healthcare,” said Monica C. Vargas-Mahar, NALHE board chair. “NALHE’s mission is to promote health equity for Latino and other diverse communities across the country, while increasing Latino representation within healthcare management.  As we are dedicated to education, networking, and career advancement, NALHE’s collaboration with a global force in healthcare, such as AUPHA, will allow us to continue to move our mission forward.”

 

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About NALHE
           
The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of healthcare policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Their goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities.  For more information, please visit www.nalhe.org

About AUPHA

AUPHA is a global network of colleges, universities, faculty, individuals, and organizations dedicated to the improvement of healthcare delivery through excellence in healthcare management and policy education. Its mission is to foster excellence and innovation in health management and policy education, and scholarship. It is the only non-profit entity of its kind that works to improve the delivery of health services – and thus the health of citizens – throughout the world by educating professional managers at the entry level. AUPHA’s membership includes the premier baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs in health administration education in the United States, Canada, and around the world. For more information, please visit www.aupha.org.

 

 

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Editorial: Coping with Grief and Loss: “New Normal” for Healthcare Professionals? https://www.nalhe.org/editorial-coping-with-grief-and-loss-new-normal-for-healthcare-professionals/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:05:31 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/editorial-coping-with-grief-and-loss-new-normal-for-healthcare-professionals/

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By: DeAnna Caudillo, MPH(c), Community Organizing Specialist, The Independence Center I President, NALHE Denver Metro Chapter

Coping with Grief and Loss: “New Normal” for Healthcare Professionals?

Let’s talk about grief.
The recent shooting in Colorado Springs is another incident of gun violence in America, and since it occurred on November 19th, 13 additional people have lost their lives in similar incidents. The latest addition to that list were 7 individuals in a Walmart in Virginia where the gunman was a fellow employee.

There is a heavy burden of grief that is put upon the shoulders of those who are left behind as well as those who are brought into the story of these shattered lives and communities. And while healthcare providers may say that they are desensitized through years of training and experience, their grief may just look a bit different but is no less heavy to carry.

Colorado is no stranger to mass shootings. In 1999 Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, caught the world’s attention, and there have been many high-profile cases since then. But that doesn’t mean that Coloradans are immune to the grief and loss that comes with gun violence. It does mean that we create rituals to help us process the pain. We cultivate resources to carry the grief so that it doesn’t carry us off to an unknown wilderness where we are lost forever. It means that Coloradans, like many in this nation, grapple with what to do and what to say when our neighbors, loved ones, co-workers, and friends, are inextricably taken away from us.

Health care providers give much needed care and support to those who are directly involved with mass shootings. They protect their confidentiality, they help them heal, and they connect them with resources for their “new normal” once they are discharged. And that’s all incredibly important and needs to happen. But I would invite us, as health care providers, to also look across the desk, peer down the hallway, and find the staff that are also impacted by these events. They are asked to deal with grieving families, media requests, law enforcement, and a host of other groups that can be overwhelming, while they diligently try to provide care and healing for those brought through their doors.

I would encourage us to talk openly about how these incidents shape our staff and don’t treat it just like any other day. The staff live in these communities. The patients are their neighbors, and the feelings of being equally vulnerable can touch providers in ways that they may not even recognize.

Grief is something that we, as a nation, do not talk about well. We look the other way. We try to pretend that if we just don’t mention it, it will go away. But grief isn’t like that. Grief must be unpacked, shared, and felt deeply, in order to not be hijacked by it.

So, reach out. Call people if you are thinking about them. Bring groceries because those who are grieving may not have the energy to shop. Take a moment and look someone in the eye and tell them you care and want to hold space for them whether they want to talk out loud or just sit and feel the emotions that arise for them.

It’s not helpful to just carry-on business as usual. There’s nothing usual or business like about a mass shooting. Although these incidents are becoming increasingly common in our country, we owe it to each other to call out the fact that these experiences are jarring and wrong.

NALHE is about family. And as a family we acknowledge that we are deeply connected to one another. The pain of our staff and colleagues is our pain. The tragedies of our community members are ours to hold and heal. We take on a tremendous amount of responsibility when we lean into love. The family connections that we make bind us to one another. So, as we close out this month, let us reach out and touch the lives of those within our “family”. There is an ancient power in listening and then acting.

I invite you all to pick up the phone, walk down the hall, drive to your friends, and show up as the loving family member that you want to be and are.

Contact: DeAnna Caudillo, dcaudillo@mynalhe.org

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NALHE Announces Partnership with Korn Ferry Charitable Foundation https://www.nalhe.org/nalhe-announces-partnership-with-korrn-ferry/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:23:50 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/?p=7614

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July 18, 2022
For immediate release
Contact: Rolando J. Gomez, MBA, Executive Director of NALHE, rgomez@mynalhe.org

The Korn Ferry Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization, is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE).

The Korn Ferry Charitable Foundation’s primary focus is to help people exceed their potential. Whether in the boardroom, the classroom, or in social environments. Initially, that means providing help, support, and inspiration to those who need it most. Some of the philanthropic initiatives provided by the foundation included providing direct relief to those affected by a natural disaster, funding scholarships and programs, and grants to charitable organizations working to enhance our communities.

NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. The organization was created to develop a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities.

Through this partnership, NALHE members, Latina, Latino, Latinx, and multi-cultural healthcare professionals and executives will participate in the Korn Ferry Charitable Foundation’s Leadership U for Humanity Program.

“Having passionate community partners is a large part of what makes the Leadership U for Humanity program successful. We are pleased that NALHE has chosen to become a partner. Together we look forward to making a positive impact toward supporting and developing Latino leadership in healthcare,” said Jean-Marc Laouchez, Program Leader of the Korn Ferry Charitable Foundation.

The Leadership U curriculum is designed around six leadership principles for today’s challenging world. Leadership development to unite teams through times of change, with trust, communication, and empathy to help you build more robust, stable, inclusive teams for the future. It’s not only about you. But it starts with you. Because what matters now is not only what you become but how you empower your people to become it. In three steps, unite teams through times of change by moving them past fear toward optimism.

“As a professional association for Latinos, we are in tune with societal needs for empowering diverse leaders. Our partnership with Leadership U for Humanity will enable us to connect our members with leadership training and resources towards facing challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusion inherent in organizations across the globe. We are delighted to have the opportunity for our members to learn from an organization whose leadership principles and practices are unparalleled.” said Isabell M. Pacheco, DSc, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Interoperability Institute & NALHE Board Member, Chair of NALHE’s Leadership Incubator

NALHE is presenting its fifth annual Leadership Summit, a premier event with a robust agenda of healthcare leaders focused on issues including lessons learned through the pandemic, recovery, workforce recruitment, innovation in care delivery, supply chain, cyber security, DEI and COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Latino communities. In addition, the event will feature networking and career-building opportunities, including resume review, mock interviews, and expert panel discussions. NALHE will promote this partnership at the Summit.

For more information about the partnership between the Korn Ferry Charitable Foundation and NALHE, contact Demondre Peak, MSW, Community Engagement Manager, Korn Ferry at demondre.peak@kornferry.com or Rolando J. Gomez, executive director, NALHE at rgomez@mynalhe.org

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NALHE Announces Partnership with Leaning Towards Change, LLC https://www.nalhe.org/nalhe-announces-partnership-with-leaning-towards-change/ Mon, 23 May 2022 22:07:09 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/?p=7173

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The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE) is excited to announce a newfound partnership with Leaning Towards Change, LLC!

Tanya Stinson, Founder and Owner of Leaning Towards Change, LLC is a current NALHE member and will be teaching the NALHE La Mesa Emerging Leaders Program students the Lean Six Sigma Methodology, Tools, and Techniques.  The students will also be receiving coaching in getting their Lean Six Sigma White Belt and Yellow Belt Certifications.

At NALHE, we design programming for our members recognizing that mentoring is an excellent way to nurture encouragement, growth, learning and upskilling. This empowers students and early careerists to perform best in their role and to progress further in their career. Leadership mentoring for Latino, Latina, and Multicultural professionals will advance and transform diversity in leadership within our industry!

NALHE is super excited about this venture and can’t wait to get started. We are thankful to Lorie Thibodeaux, MHA, ITILv3, CPHQ, HACP, NALHE Board Member, for making this connection and are proud to be supporting a woman-owned small business!

For more information about the partnership between Leaning Toward Change, LLC and NALHE, contact Rolando J. Gomez, executive director, NALHE at rgomez@mynalhe.org

About Leaning Towards Change, LLC: Leaning Towards Change, LLC is a consulting company in Texas and provides fully customizable training programs to meet your company’s needs. The consulting firm was founded and is owned by Tanya Stinson. Tanya has 14 years of experience in completing Lean Six Sigma and Change Management projects. She is very passionate about making positive changes through coaching and mentoring. To learn more about Leaning Towards Change, LLC offerings visit the site here www.leaningtowardschange.com

About NALHE: The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Our goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities. To learn more about the NALHE, visit our website via www.nalhe.org

About NALHE’s La Mesa Emerging Leaders Program: NALHE’s La Mesa Emerging Leaders Program provides an important and safe platform to convene and connect diverse leaders with NALHE student and early careerist members from across the country to share their experiences and knowledge—to give back, guide and support those who have the interest and potential to advance to executive suite positions. Learn more at www.nalhe.org/lamesa

 

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Editorial: Women’s History Month with Dr. Melissa Gonzales https://www.nalhe.org/editorial-womens-history-month-with-dr-melissa-gonzales/ https://www.nalhe.org/editorial-womens-history-month-with-dr-melissa-gonzales/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:10:11 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/?p=6808

NALHE Celebrates Women’s History Month!

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A Conversation with Dr. Melissa Gonzalez, NALHE Board Member 

Q: To celebrate the “history” part of Women’s History Month—is there a woman or women from history that you find especially inspiring and why?

A: There are so many historical women that have paved the wave for the rights and careers that we have today. As a basic scientist, I have always been inspired by Rosalind Franklin PhD. Her research in chemistry and X ray crystallography were crucial to the discovery of the DNA double helix, and yet she was not recognized because she had passed away from ovarian cancer when the Nobel Prize was awarded to Watson and Crick. Her work revolutionized science and cancer research. She was also clearly a brave and brilliant woman that pursued a PhD in a field where few women were represented.

Q: Why is Women’s History Month important this year, and how has that changed from years prior?

A: It is important this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 impact on women for the past two years. Latina women have always been strong at multi-tasking family and career (and in that order of priority). The pandemic required that we flex those muscles even more so by becoming daily educators (online school), daily chefs (never ending snack/mealtimes), expert sanitizers, and not losing sight of maintaining our careers. As a result, there was even less downtime for women. We don’t give up because we know that our efforts are crucial for the progress that has taken years to achieve.

Q: How has COVID-19 impacted women in the workplace? More so, how has it impacted underrepresented groups of Women?

A: As I previously mentioned, women…especially Latinas took on the main household role of educator/chef/sanitizer because culturally, our families are the priority. We won’t sacrifice our families, nor should we.
Unfortunately, the statistics highlight the toll on women, the loss of women in the workplace. Therefore, it’s more important than ever as women, that we collectively help, mentor, and assist each other. We also need to be more forthright in asking the males in our lives to advocate for us.

Q: Where do you want to see NALHE in the advancement of women in healthcare leadership this time next year?

A: I envision NALHE at the forefront highlighting the issues that Latina professionals and Latina patients face in healthcare….and more importantly, identifying ways to connect Latinas on all these issues.

Q: Any final words of wisdom for the young women aspiring to be healthcare executives and leaders?

A: Reach out to women and listen to all the perspectives on balancing family and career. Your heart and likely your career will grow.

Contact: info@mynalhe.org

 

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Thought Leadership: Are You Board Material? 8 Steps to Take https://www.nalhe.org/thought-leadership-are-you-board-material-8-steps-to-take/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:45:13 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/?p=6761 By Andrew Chastain, President and Chief Executive Officer of WittKieffer

Healthcare boards are increasingly looking to diversify their membership by tabbing younger executives as members. Bringing on up-and-coming executives is a way for boards to add new skills and fresh ideas to their governance proceedings. According to a recent report on modernizing board governance from WittKieffer and Health Management Academy, boards are willing to recruit members without prior governance experience if these individuals can offer much-needed strategic expertise—and help them to add diversity to their ranks.

Serving on a board can be a rewarding experience and lead to future career opportunities. Often, the most successful executives serve on multiple boards. These positions can be paid or unpaid roles, and within or outside of the healthcare industry.

“Board service can be a great career launching pad for executives, especially those younger leaders who have backgrounds that have been traditionally underrepresented on boards,” says Rolando Gomez, executive director for NALHE, the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives. “Diverse leaders are desirable to boards as they bring unique perspectives and reflect the communities that many organizations serve.”

“Board service offers a rich career development opportunity,” says Marcos Pesquera, chair-elect for NALHE. “Governance is about being highly strategic and focusing on the future plans of an organization, in comparison to management, which focuses more on the here and now. Being on a board provides the opportunity to build a successful organization by contributing your knowledge and expertise. In addition, as an executive, it allows you to really think about the big picture and learn skills that can be applied in a variety of contexts in one’s career.”

How can younger, career-minded healthcare leaders add board service to their resumes? Board opportunities rarely just happen. They come as the result of thoughtful, deliberate planning on the individual’s part.

Developed in collaboration with NALHE, the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, the following are essential must-do’s for preparing yourself. These are steps to take over a matter of years in order to position yourself for a board seat. 

1. Build your brand.

Do what it takes to be visible and respected in your field. This includes the big things (eg, publishing articles, attending conferences) but also little things like being professional and contributing positively to conversations on social media. Boards want to hire directors who are known and respected in their fields.

2. Prepare a board bio.

Rather than a resume, type up a one-page document that outlines why you want to serve on a board: What are your areas of expertise? What are your strengths? What have you done in your personal life that would add to your board service? It’s important to have this document as the basis for your candidacy and your elevator pitch. Know what you bring to the (boardroom) table.

3. Gauge your time commitment!

Is your life already stressful and hectic? It will get more so when serving on a board. Estimate three hours of commitment for every hour you actually spend in the boardroom. Make sure you (and your family) can accommodate this extra obligation.

4. Start small and simple.

A good place to start looking is for a nonprofit board seat at an organization you’re passionate about. You won’t get paid, but you’ll gain great governance experience and understand how it differs from management. In addition, some companies have junior boards that serve the purpose of grooming members for greater roles in the future.

5. Clear it with your employer.

Some employers strongly encourage their leaders to serve on community or other boards, while others are lukewarm about it, thinking it might detract from an employee’s time commitment. Before you make a major commitment, check to see if your employer has policies or preferences. And make sure there are no conflicts of interest between the two organizations.

6. Put the word out.

If you have contacts in nonprofit organizations or small or large companies, let them know you have interest in a board position. Also, look for executive search firms with board recruitment practices, and send them your bio and set up time to talk with one of their consultants.

7. Know why you’re wanted.

If you become a board candidate, are you wanted for your specific skills? Your general wisdom? For your industry connections? Each board should be able to articulate what it is that attracts them to you. Knowing why will help you to make your decision. This is especially important for diversity candidates, who won’t want to be considered simply because they “check a box.”

8. Don’t be afraid to say no.

Not every board role is right for you. As difficult as it might be, wait for a role that stirs your passion and aligns with your personal mission and brand. In addition, look for red flags. Is the organization unstable? Does it have outstanding litigation that might make a board role challenging and even put you at risk as a fiduciary? Be ready to walk away if an opportunity doesn’t feel right to you.

 

About WittKieffer

WittKieffer is a global executive search firm dedicated exclusively to organizations that improve quality of life in healthcare, education, the life sciences and the not-for-profit sector. Its industry-specialized consultants deliver solutions across the leadership continuum – experienced, emerging and interim – that build long-term partnerships and successful outcomes. The firm understands leadership, people who lead and the impact they have on organizations and society. Visit WittKieffer.com to learn more.

About NALHE

The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Our goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and
improving healthcare in our diverse communities. Visit nalhe.org to find out more.

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NALHE and WittKieffer Expand Collaborative Partnership through 2022 and Beyond! https://www.nalhe.org/nalhe-and-wittkieffer-2022-press-release/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:06:48 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/?p=6501

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National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives and WittKieffer Expand Collaborative Partnership

Austin, TX, and Oak Brook, IL, February 2, 2022 – NALHE (National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives) and the executive search firm WittKieffer today announce that they have expanded their working collaboration through 2022 and beyond.

NALHE is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice. Founded in 2005, its goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in diverse communities as well as to promote health equity. Founded in 1969, WittKieffer is the most highly regarded executive search firm in the healthcare industry. A key part of its mission is to support organizations that improve the quality of life and foster health equity, and to partner with like-minded organizations in advancing diversity in healthcare leadership.

The two organizations have previously worked together to create and provide content such as written resources on leadership, career-oriented webinars and conference presentations for the exclusive benefit of NALHE members. They will continue and expand these programs in 2022.

“WittKieffer has been a tremendous partner for us as we continue to grow as an organization,” said Rolando Gomez, NALHE executive director. “Their expert search consultants have provided exceptional, customized writings for our members while also presenting on important career topics, particularly at our annual meeting. The Latino and Latina executives who are our members crave wise counsel on their careers, and WittKieffer has given a wealth of insightful support.”

“We at WittKieffer have a mission of advancing diversity within healthcare leadership, and our collaboration with NALHE is an extremely important relationship for us,” said Donna Padilla, managing partner and leader of WittKieffer’s Healthcare Practice. “We have found our partnership with NALHE thus far to be very rewarding and fruitful, and I think the feeling is mutual. Both of our organizations are committed to transforming the leadership of tomorrow’s healthcare and in particular increasing the representation of Latino/Latina leaders throughout the industry.”

“We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with WittKieffer for the benefit of our membership,” said Monica Vargas-Mahar, FACHE, NALHE president and chair. “Our missions are aligned such that we both deeply believe that healthcare leadership must be more diverse and inclusive. Together we will work to move the industry forward.”

For more information about WittKieffer and its partnership with NALHE, please contact:

Adam Wise
(715) 213-9170
awise@kwtglobal.com

About NALHE
The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Our goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities. Visit nalhe.org to find out more.

About WittKieffer
WittKieffer is a global executive search firm dedicated exclusively to organizations that improve quality of life in healthcare, education, the life sciences and the not-for-profit sector. Its industry-specialized consultants deliver solutions across the leadership continuum – experienced, emerging and interim – that build long-term partnerships and successful outcomes. The firm understands leadership, people who lead and the impact they have on organizations and society. Visit wittkieffer.com to learn more.

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NALHE Announces Partnership with Health Management Associates (HMA) https://www.nalhe.org/nalhe-hma/ https://www.nalhe.org/nalhe-hma/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:22:00 +0000 https://www.nalhe.org/?p=5647

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Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading independent, national research, and consulting firm specializing in publicly funded healthcare and human services, is pleased to announce its partnership with, and corporate sponsorship of, the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE).

NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. The organization was created with the goal of developing a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities. 

As HMA grows in scope and reach, at the center of our work is serving the ever-changing healthcare needs of all individuals and communities. With that focus, we are excited to engage with NALHE in order to connect with healthcare leaders representing diverse communities and populations,” said Doug Elwell, chief executive officer.

With a shared goal of aligning talented healthcare executives with opportunities to drive improvements in healthcare across the spectrum, HMA and NALHE will partner to share research, develop and explore thought leadership, and engage in networking and mentoring for colleagues in both organizations with an end goal of creating better systems to serve diverse healthcare needs.

NALHEs President and Chair, Monica Vargas Mahar, FACHE added, “We are thrilled to partner with HMA, and we are inspired by HMA’s commitment and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It has never been more important to collaborate as healthcare leaders and share insight and exchange knowledge and experiences to break down diversity barriers in order to provide equitable healthcare for the diverse populations we serve.”

NALHE is presenting their fourth annual Leadership Summit, a premier event with a robust agenda of healthcare leaders focused on issues including Latina pay disparities, Latino mental health, innovation in telehealth, and COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on Latino communities. In addition, the event will feature networking and career building opportunities including resume review, mock interviews, and expert panel discussions. HMA is joining the effort as an event sponsor and contributor.

For more information about the partnership between HMA and NALHE, contact Debbie Hofsess, vice president of human resources at dhofsess@healthmanagement.com or Rolando J. Gomez, executive director, NALHE at rgomez@mynalhe.org

 

 

About HMA: HMA serves across the healthcare landscape including developing healthcare and human services policy, programs, financing, and evaluation. We serve government, public and private providers, health systems, health plans, community-based organizations, institutional investors, foundations, and associations from more than 20 offices nationwide, our expertise, our services, and our team are always within client reach.

About NALHE: The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Our goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities. To learn more about the NALHE, visit their website via www.nalhe.org

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