For Immediate Release
CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2019—Six scholars have been selected for the 2020 Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program, which is administered by the American College of Healthcare Executives. More than 70 outstanding executives applied for this prestigious national program.
The year-long program will help further prepare these mid- and senior-level careerists to advance to higher leadership roles. Scholars will benefit from a specialized curriculum that includes strategies for navigating challenges in career advancement and enhancing executive presence; one-on-one interaction with a specially selected mentor; and participation in formal leadership education and career assessments. The scholars and their respective organizations are:
- Tyler A. Bauer, vice president, medical group, primary care, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Ill.
- Jedediah L. Cantrell, FACHE, vice president, operations/president, realty, SwedishAmerican Health System, Rockford, Ill.
- Jessica R. Johnson, director, surgical and anesthesia, UPMC Magee–Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Brian N. Middleton, vice president, operations, Musculoskeletal Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, N.C.
- Eliza Ng, MD, CMO, population health, RWJBarnabas Health System, West Orange, N.J.
- Patricia Vassell, DNP, RN, director, surgical services and birthplace, Riddle Hospital, Media, Pa.
“We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equity at the highest levels of healthcare organizations,” says ACHE President/CEO Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE. “The Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program scholars will expand their skills, perspectives and knowledge to help hospitals and health systems and the communities they serve. We are grateful to the donors who continue to support diverse leaders on their personal career journeys.”
The Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program was established by the Foundation of ACHE’s Fund for Innovation in Healthcare Leadership to honor Dolan, who served as president and CEO of ACHE from 1991–2013, for his long-standing service to the profession of healthcare leadership and to further his strong commitment to achieving greater diversity among senior healthcare leaders. Scholars will receive tuition to attend ACHE’s most notable educational offerings, including ACHE’s 2020 Congress on Healthcare Leadership and 2020 Senior Executive and Executive Programs. Enhanced self-awareness, critical leadership skills and an expanded network of leaders will prepare scholars for their future roles.
For more information about the 2020 scholars and the Executive Diversity Program, visit ache.org/ExecutiveDiversity.
About the American College of Healthcare Executives
The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of 48,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE's mission is to advance its members and healthcare management excellence. ACHE offers its prestigious FACHE® credential, signifying board certification in healthcare management. ACHE's established network of 77 chapters provides access to networking, education and career development at the local level. In addition, ACHE is known for its magazine, Healthcare Executive, and its career development and public policy programs. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its vision of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to improving health. The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives was established to further advance healthcare management excellence through education and research. The Foundation of ACHE is known for its educational programs—including the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, which draws more than 4,000 participants—and groundbreaking research. Its publishing division, Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of books and journals on health services management, including textbooks for college and university courses.
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