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WHA Oct 06 Event: Congresswoman Hilda Solis, Keynote Speaker, presenting 2006 WHA President Sue Brilliant with a Special Congressional Recognition


 

March 8, 2009
6:00 - 9:00 PM

WHA Presents: 2010 Woman of the Year Gala

Honoring: Leslie A. Margolin

President and General Manager

Anthem Blue Cross

Location: The Rococo Room at Café Santorini

64 West Union Street, Pasadena, CA

Please join us as we pay tribute to this extraordinary woman. If you are interested in purchasing a table (Table sponsor form) (Program Book Sponsor Form) or participating as an event sponsor, please contact Michelle Tui at mtui@ca.rr.com or (951) 272-8101.

About Leslie A. Margolin — Leslie A. Margolin was named President and General Manager of Anthem Blue Cross and Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health affiliate in January 2008. Prior to joining Anthem Blue Cross, Leslie served as national chief operations leader for Kaiser Permanente. In that role, Leslie led a team comprised of eight Regional Presidents, as well as the national leaders of patient care services, workplace safety, hospital strategy, real estate, facility and construction services. Formerly Kaiser’s chief human resources officer, Leslie served as management’s lead negotiator in the organization’s historic national bargaining efforts in both 2000 and 2005. Prior to Kaiser Permanente, Leslie was with CIGNA Corporation for 13 years - three as President and General Manager of CIGNA HealthCare of California, and ten in the legal department, including her roles as Chief Counsel of CIGNA HealthCare of California and Assistant General Counsel of CIGNA Corporation. Amazingly, Leslie also finds time to dedicate herself to a variety of charitable activities. Recently elected to the Los Angeles Urban League Board of Directors, and named Event Chair for the April 2009 March of Dimes - “March for Babies”, Leslie serves on the Ambassador Council of AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), where she was formerly Chair of the Board of Directors, as well as Chair of APLA’s Strategic Planning Committee. She has served as Chair of the Board of Directors for Connecticut College’s Alumni Association, local Co-chair of the March of Dimes – Walk America, and as a Board Member of the Red Cross and YMCA.

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Past Events


Jane Hurd with her book "The Everyday Genius" at WHA's March 2005 event.

2010 Events
Jan 30, 2010 - WHA Members Only Meet the Board Brunch





2009 Events
Nov 17, 2009 - New Trends in Regulatory Compliance by Lori Pelliccioni and WHA 2009 Scholarship Presentation.

Oct 24, 2009 - Wine tasting event.

Diane Ung and Monica Waggoner learn about the 5-S’s of wine tasting.


Attendees network at the Vinatero Wine Shop


Ada Clark enjoys a glass of wine while perusing the day’s tasting menu

Sept 18, 2009 - A panel discussion for students; Careers after your health car Masters degree.

June 6, 2009 - Secrets of Leadership Success; Communicating with Authenticity and Success- Tina Jackson


Workshop speaker Tina Jackson leading discussion on authentic communication.



February 12, 2009 - A panel discussion: Transitioning to a patient-centered culture. Panelists: Ronald Norby, MN, Network Director, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Deborah Lasker, MS,RD, Acting Network Planetree Coordinator, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network and John Tryboski, MSN, Network Quality Management Officer, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network.

2008 Events

October 28, 2008 - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Susan Love Foundation, Wells Fargo Tower, in LA


Jeff and Krisianna Bock (left) watching Jenny's Journal

August 13, 2008, Jim Lott, Executive Vice President, HASC Presented Healthcare Trends:    Where the Healthcare Industry is Moving at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital

June 4, 2008, Transforming our Healthcare System: The Role of the Individual Advocate by Peggy Frank at Shriner's Hospital.

May 31, 2008 Downtown FlowerMart and Dim Sum in Chinatown.

April 26, 2008 Contract Negotiations Skills Workshop by Leeba Lessin.

April 1, 2008 Understanding Quality and Pay for Performance by Jeff Flick.

March 1, 2008 Understanding Conservatorships by Meg Lodise.

January 30, 2008, Dr. Ben Chu, President, Kaiser Permanente Southern California Region.

2007 Events
Business Card Brunches: An opportunity to meet with and network with other woman executives in a small setting - 4 times early 2007 at various restaurants throughout the West Side.

September 19, 2007, "An Evening with Cindy Ehnes, Director, California Dept. of Managed Health Care"

July 25, 2007, "Getting Wired: Perspectives on the New Health Information Age” by Bridget Hogan Cole, Dr. Carolyn Goldzweig and Susan Green.

June 2, 2007, Dr. Beverly Tillman "The Successful Woman, Finding Empowerment in Any Situation"

Apr 27, 2007 A Panel Discussion "Health Disparities: Health Management Challenges and Strategies"

Apr 5 2007, Educational and Fun Wine Tasting

2006 Events

October 2006
WHA 25th Gala (25th Anniversary)

Judy Vacarro, Past President Speaker, and Sue Brilliant, 2006 WHA President



                        
Bobbie Searcy, Past President/                                          Amy Brotzman, Past President Speaker
Founding Mother Speaker   
                       
        Rita Zwern, Past President Speaker              Gail Margolis , Past President Speaker
                                           
                                       


May 2006 
Ellen M. Meier, RN, MBA, Vice President for Physician Strategy, Sutter Health
"Physician/Hospital Relations: History and Prognosis"


2005 Events


November 2005 Peggy Pence, Founder and CEO, Symbion Research International, Inc. “Navigating the Drug Development Pipeline – From Innovation to Market”

September 2005 Cora Tellez BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT BUZZ—An 18-month look-back review, and solid projections for the future

June 2005 Healthcare Policy: Life in the Fast Lane!”

Diana Bontá, RN, DrPH Vice President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Southern California Region

May 2005: Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office(Are You Sabotaging Your Career Without Knowing It?)

March 2005: The Second Worst Thing That Can Happen to Your Career” Jane Hurd, MPA.

2004 Events

December 2004: “Community Clinics and the Safety Net: A Look Ahead to 2005.” Abbe Land, Co-Chief Executive Officer, LA Free Clinic; Debra Ward, Deputy Director, Community Clinic Association of LA County

October 2004: “Disruputive Technologies and the Future of Healthcare” Molly Joel Coye, MD, MPH, CEO of HealthTech.

August 2004: LACMA Jazz Event (Members Only)

May 2004: "Are There Any Dollars Left in Sacramento or D.C. for Health Care?" Gail Margolis, Esq., Vice President for Government & Public Policy, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

April 2004: "Achieving Your Goals: Prosperity and Fulfillment." Eva Bowman, Executive Coach; Denise Carter, Financial Planner (Members Only Event)

March 2004: "Independent Consulting: Is it for You?" Susan Funk, President, Kailos Group, Inc., Mary Jo Ginty, Owner of MJG & Associates, Nancy Reaven, President, Strategic Health Resources.

 

2003 Events

November 2003: "Schmooze or Lose: A Single Connection Can Change Your Life" Cindy Chernow, President, Chernow Consulting

October 2003: Huntington Tea (Members only event)

September 2003: “Health Care Now and in the Future: Challenges and Opportunities for California.” Joy Higa, Chief Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Governor’s Office

May 2003: “Mission Possible: Building Effective Relationships between Physicians
and Administrators" Melayne Yocum, COO, HealthCare Partners, Trudi Carter, MD, Health Care Consultant

March 2003: "The Health Care Crisis in California: Where Do We Go From Here?" State Senator Sheila Kuehl

 

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