ACHE of Massachusetts

The American College of Healthcare Executives is the professional society for healthcare leaders committed to improving health.

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ACHE of Massachusetts (ACHE-MA) is the local official chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and provides members with educational programs, networking and volunteer opportunities, career and advancement resources and the ability to connect with healthcare executives.

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As a member, you'll join more than 53,000 healthcare leaders from across the country and around the world who are dedicated to improving health. If you want to connect with local healthcare professionals, join ACHE and select ACHE of Massachusetts as your home chapter.

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We invite you to attend the many events we host throughout the year, including educational programs, networking events, webinars, seminars and much more.

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A Message from the President – Spring 2026

June 15, 2026

Greetings, ACHE of MA Members –

As we move from spring into summer and look toward the rest of 2026, I continue to be inspired by the creativity and engagement of the ACHE of Massachusetts community. Healthcare leadership today requires far more than operational expertise alone — it demands adaptability, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and a willingness to lead through uncertainty while staying grounded in purpose. Across our Chapter, I see leaders stepping forward to support one another, share ideas openly, and invest in the future of our profession. Whether through educational programming, mentorship, networking events, volunteer engagement, or community partnerships, our members continue to demonstrate what makes healthcare leadership meaningful: a commitment not only to organizational success, but to people.

Member Spotlight

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Nancy O’Hare, ScD, FACSM, MBA

I had been a candystriper as a middle schooler and enjoyed visiting with patients at our local community hospital. I would deliver food trays, letters and flowers, and talk with the patients about their illnesses and lives in general. After completing my BS, MS (University of Massachusetts, Amherst) and ScD…

Barrett Franklin, MS, MBA, FACHE, CCE

Deputy Network Director | VA New England Healthcare System, VISN !

Getting my fellowship pushed me to learn specifics about areas that I knew, but hadn’t ever truly studied. It gave me a newfound appreciation for how complex our day-to-day healthcare world really is that I for one sometimes take for granted. And once I’d earned the credential I was proud of the accomplishment, and welcomed easy segway anytime I met a new healthcare leader. Participating in the committees of ACHE of MA has been a great networking tool. I’ve gotten to get to know some of the best and brightest from my own backyard. It also made walking into Congress for the first time that much easier, when I saw some familiar faces.

Daphnie Pierre, MBA

Senior Manager CFAR Consulting and Coaching

I joined ACHE of MA about four years ago when I was new to healthcare, and the Early Careerist Network was a huge help in getting me connected. I also got to learn from great leaders through my work on the Membership Committee. Now, as the leader of the mentorship program, I get to pay it forward by supporting others as they navigate their entry into healthcare. to grow your career and join other healthcare leaders

Ellen Mahoney, MBA

Chief Operating Officer ZurickDavis

I had always been involved with ACHE, as my company has been a sponsor of the local chapter. Eventually, I realized I should join as a member myself, and immediately became part of the membership committee upon joining. It has been so wonderful to network and be a part of making membership better for our chapter. I just became the Chair of Membership, and I am really enjoying that role. I cannot imagine that I would still be a member had I not gotten so involved, and it has led to so many connections that I could not do without!