Empowering emerging leaders to grow, connect, and lead with purpose
The Young Professionals Committee creates space for rising healthcare leaders to build community, strengthen leadership skills, expand professional networks, and shape the future of healthcare with confidence and impact.
The NAHSE Young Professionals Committee was established in 2018 to create intentional space for students and early-career professionals to learn, grow, and lead within the National Association of Health Services Executives.
This committee exists to ensure that emerging leaders are not only welcomed into NAHSE, but empowered to shape its future. It serves as a bridge between aspiration and access, helping students and early careerists navigate healthcare leadership with confidence, clarity, and community.
YPC OVERVIEW
The committee is built to support growth, connection, and leadership development at every early stage of the journey.
Our Vision
- Establish a clear and influential voice for young professionals within NAHSE.
- Conduct gap analyses to elevate the student and young professional experience.
- Create a national platform engaging young professionals locally and nationally.
- Design initiatives aligned with NAHSE’s strategic goals and mission.
- Support program development while measuring outcomes and performance indicators.
Leadership development doesn’t start at the executive level — it starts with access, mentorship, and intentional investment early in the journey.
Our Objectives
- Develop national opportunities tailored for students and young professionals.
- Partner with local NAHSE chapters to strengthen engagement and support regionally.
- Plan and host networking experiences for emerging leaders.
- Deliver professional development webinars focused on early-career success.
Who We Serve
- Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing healthcare careers and related fields.
- Early-career professionals seeking guidance, exposure, and leadership development.
- Emerging leaders building community, expanding networks, and growing within NAHSE.
No matter where you are in your journey, this committee is designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with purpose.
THE NEXT GENERATION STARTS HERE
The future of healthcare depends on leaders
who are prepared, connected, and courageous enough to challenge the status quo.
This is more than a committee.
It’s a proving ground. A launchpad. A promise.
Welcome to where the future of NAHSE begins.
CURRENT YPC LEADERSHIP
Meet the leaders guiding the Young Professionals Committee.
Tiara Owens
Kay Musika
Ali Bryan
Lauren Clayton
Danny Wells
Malaïka Dewes
Erica Martin
Kayla Saunders
Alexis Williams
Grace Wynn
Sarolyn Fox