Women in Health Administration of Southern California

✨ Panelist Spotlight ✨

We are proud to welcome Melanie Fontes Rainer as a featured panelist at the 2026 WHA Woman of the Year Gala where we will be celebrating Anne Tanner, MN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE as our Woman of the Year.

As Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer for L.A. Care Health Plan, Melanie brings an extraordinary background in healthcare strategy, public policy, privacy, cybersecurity, civil rights, and healthcare transformation. Her leadership across HHS, the California Department of Justice, and national healthcare initiatives continues to shape the future of healthcare access, innovation, and consumer protection.

Join us aboard the iconic The Queen Mary as healthcare leaders and supporters gather to celebrate Anne Tanner and engage in powerful conversations surrounding leadership, mentorship, innovation, and the future of healthcare.

This unforgettable evening will bring together influential voices across healthcare for meaningful networking, celebration, and inspiration.

🎟️ Tickets are limited and selling quickly:
Purchase Tickets Here: https://whasocal.org/events/

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 The Queen Mary | Long Beach, CA

As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the ACHE of Southern California is authorized to award 1.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨
We are honored to welcome Kimberly C. Long, DHA, MSN, FNP, RN, FACHE, CEO of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, as a featured panelist at the 2026 WHA Woman of the Year Gala.

A transformational healthcare executive, nurse leader, mentor, and advocate, Dr. Long has spent decades advancing nursing leadership, operational excellence, and healthcare innovation across California and beyond.

Join us for an inspiring evening aboard the iconic The Queen Mary as healthcare leaders and supporters gather to celebrate Anne Tanner, MN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE as our 2026 Woman of the Year and engage in powerful conversations about leadership, innovation, mentorship, and the future of healthcare.

This unforgettable night will feature meaningful connections and recognition of extraordinary leaders shaping our industry.

✨ Men and women are both encouraged to attend and support the advancement of healthcare leadership.

🎟️ Tickets are limited and selling quickly. Visit: whasocal.org/events to purchase your tickets today!

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 The Queen Mary

We are proud to spotlight one of our distinguished panelists for the 2026 Women in Health Administration Woman of the Year Gala — Nate Shinagawa, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of UCI Health.

A nationally recognized healthcare executive and respected leader in operational excellence, Nate brings a people-first approach to healthcare leadership and a passion for improving access, quality, and patient experience.

Join us for an inspiring evening aboard the iconic The Queen Mary as healthcare leaders from across the industry come together to celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact.

✨ Everyone is welcome — including men who support and champion women in healthcare leadership.

🎟️ Tickets are selling quickly and availability is limited. Secure your seat today:
WHA SoCal Events Page

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 The Queen Mary

We’re excited to share our latest press release—honoring Anne Tanner as our 2026 Woman of the Year and announcing a powerful executive panel you won’t want to miss.
📰 🔗 https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/healthcare/articles/women-health-administration-southern-california-180700986.html

Join us at the Queen Mary in Long Beach for an engaging conversation on the future of healthcare leadership, innovation, and equity alongside top industry voices.

Seats are limited—register now and be part of this impactful event.

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1822400953309?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎉 We are proud to announce Anne Tanner, MN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE as WHA's 2026 Woman of the Year!

For nearly five decades, Anne has been a trailblazing force in healthcare administration — cultivating cultures of excellence, developing leaders, and championing the next generation.

Join us on June 5, 2026 aboard the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach for an unforgettable evening honoring Anne's legacy — and a powerhouse executive panel featuring:

• Anne McCune, CEO, Carol Emmott Foundation
• Melanie Fontes Rainer, Chief Strategy Officer, L.A. Care Health Plan
• Dr. Kimberly Long, CEO, Association of California Nurse Leaders
• Bonnie Panlasigui, SVP, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
• Nate Shinagawa, COO, UCI Health

These leaders will come together for a candid conversation on the future of healthcare leadership, equity, and innovation — a discussion you will not want to miss.

For Tickets: https://whasocal.org/events/

✨ We’re still energized from Bridging the Gap: Tackling Health Disparities Together—an inspiring evening of insight, honesty, and purpose.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible panelists—Dr. Melissa See, Dr. Diana Glasser, Kiara Scolaro, Tiger Litam, and Brian McInerney and our moderator Lerenda Geoffroy for sharing your perspectives on advancing health equity across clinical, operational, and community settings. Your reflections reminded us that public health isn’t confined to one role—it’s a mindset we carry into every space we lead.

From the importance of resilience in underserved systems, to the growing role of AI and innovation, to the undeniable truth that people, especially health navigators and community advocates, remain at the center of care. Your insights challenged and inspired us all.

We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and Association of Asian Healthcare Leaders, for your partnership in making this important conversation possible.

👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us—we look forward to continuing this work together.

What if one conversation could spark real change in our communities?

In just 2 days, leaders, advocates, and healthcare professionals will come together for Bridging the Gap: Tackling Health Disparities Together—and there’s still time to join us.

📍 UCLA School of Medicine, Geffen Hall
🗓 April 30 | ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM

This isn’t just another panel. It’s a space to:
🔹 Hear how organizations are actively addressing inequities in care
🔹 Ask questions and engage with leaders on the front lines
🔹 Connect with others who are passionate about making a difference
Whether you’re in healthcare or simply care about your community, your voice belongs in this room.

🎟 Save your spot NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986961165333?aff=oddtdtcreator

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

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