Welcome to the Western Florida Chapter of ACHE
The Western Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives is the local chapter of a national organization of professional healthcare executives that represents a wide range of healthcare professionals, executives, consultants, and the faculty and students of health administration programs.
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We invite you to attend one of our programs, webinars, educational or networking events throughout the year. Check this website often for a list of events.
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Message from the President
Victor D. Weeden, DHA, FACHE
On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to the ACHE Western Florida Chapter.
It is my honor and privilege to serve as the ACHE WFC President. First, thank you to our Immediate Past President, Sabrina Rice, for two years of dedicated service to our chapter and for leading us to accomplish several stellar achievements.
For example, ACHE WFC received the 2024 Award of Distinction for exceeding established targets of net membership growth, education, and networking performance. Our chapter growth during 2023 was extraordinary; we reached a new milestone of 1060 members. As of January 1, 2024, we are the 10th largest ACHE chapter in the nation. Congratulations to our chapter Program and Membership Committees on these tremendous accomplishments.
ACHE is the premier professional organization for healthcare executives and managers. Our chapter’s mission is to meet the professional, educational, and leadership needs of our Western Florida region members. Our large region includes seventeen counties. We strive to be the preeminent professional society that promotes member career growth and competency attainment.
We are committed to providing superb career development opportunities for our diverse membership of healthcare professionals. Our membership community includes students, early careerists, senior executives, healthcare managers, administrators, clinicians, and non-clinicians. Our diversity is a source of strength and inspiration that fosters innovation and creativity. The chapter offers development opportunities for every stage of a career journey, including student mentoring, early careerist networking, senior executive forums, and educational programming. We also provide mentoring and educational support for members interested in pursuing an ACHE Fellow certification.
As an ACHE member and Fellow for over two decades, I am proud to be associated with such a distinguished group of healthcare professionals. I strongly encourage you to participate in ACHE WFC activities; your engagement is invaluable and will drive our future success.
Sincerely,
Victor D. Weeden, DHA, FACHE
ACHE Western Florida Chapter President
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Member Spotlight
Marjorie Nazaire, MHA, BSN, CCM
I have been a nurse for the past 20 years. I have a bachelor in nursing from Kean University and a master in healthcare administration from Walden University. I am working on my MSN Executive Leadership from Capella University.
As a nurse, I have worked in different healthcare settings: long-term, acute care, hospice, and case management. Currently, I work as a Health and Social Services manager for United Healthcare where I lead a team that provides case management for the developmentally disabled population. My team and I are committed to make sure that our members live healthier lives by educating them,
Being part of ACHE helps me remain up-to-date with the ever-changing healthcare industry. Through webinars, magazines, and in-person networking, I always have an opportunity to learn something new and grow in my career.
I am passionate about diversity and inclusion. As an immigrant nurse living in the United States, I feel like it’s important to show that each person has their unique strength and qualities. I will continue to raise my voice until we reach a place where diversity is celebrated, equity is realized, and inclusion is embraced. This is why I am pleased to be a member of the DEI committee of the Western Florida Chapter.
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