Testimonials
“This is a fantastic opportunity for learning and collaboration across multiple domains within the healthcare space. Well worth the investment and time.”
George DeAngelis, IT Director
Adirondack Health
Class of 2025
“The leadership program with HANYS/Cornell was an incredible experience. I had the opportunity to learn alongside inspiring leaders from across New York City and upstate, and the connections we built were just as valuable as the curriculum itself. The content was practical, relevant and immediately applicable to the real challenges we face in healthcare today. Hearing both successes and struggles of my classmates helped broaden my perspective and reinforce how important collaboration is as we shape the future of our field. I’m grateful for the experience and highly recommend this program to any emerging or seasoned leader.”
Virgil Sosa III, MHCM, BSN, RN, Director, Perioperative Services
One Brooklyn Health System
Class of 2025
“This is a great forum for aspiring leaders to get exposure to great materials and great perspective on areas of operations in their organization that otherwise they may not get. It’s a great mix of healthcare professions and expertise that comes together in a small group to analyze and respond to a "problem" and quickly understand what it takes to be "at the table.”
Vail Gache, President and Chief Executive Officer
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Class of 2025
“An exceptional leadership program that transcends mere theory by emphasizing both personal growth and skill development, as well as offering real-world applications and specific areas of focus. The participants exhibit improved leadership skills, but also a rekindled sense of purpose and confidence for leading in the complex, ever-changing healthcare environment of today.”
Marisol Walker, Vice President, Ambulatory Care
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
Class of 2024
“The Academy for Healthcare Leadership Advancement is a very dynamic and interactive leadership program designed for all healthcare leaders. Each speaker was very unique and engaging. It was very evident they are passionate about their area of expertise. The program focused on complex healthcare problems across NYS and the country and elicited meaningful conversations among the participants and speakers. We learned indispensable leadership skills that can be applied to our everyday practice! Thank you!”
Lindsay Dechow, Assistant Director, Rehab
Arnot Health
Class of 2024
“A well-organized and managed program covering the necessary aspects of healthcare leadership. There are also great opportunities to meet some extraordinary people within the industry.”
Monica Wagner, Business Office Manager
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Class of 2024
“The Academy for Healthcare Leadership Advancement reinvigorated my commitment to addressing the healthcare challenges we face while using the lens of health equity and inclusion to improve the health of all our communities.”
Saema Khandakar, MD
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings
Class of 2023
“I found the program to be of considerable value to me and my organization. The coursework is relevant, the lectures are exceptional and the time commitment is manageable.”
Matt Sollin, Director, External Affairs
Adirondack Health
Class of 2023
“The Leadership Academy provided me with insight into navigating the challenges and successes that healthcare leaders face today. Learning about some of the fundamentals that fall outside of the scope of my day-to-day helped me to position myself such that I can support my colleagues in other areas that I might not otherwise have the awareness that is necessary.”
Jason Jay, Web Applications Manager
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Class of 2023
“Would highly recommend for any developing and established leaders in healthcare. Thoughtfully designed curriculum taught by dynamic, engaging faculty who are leaders in their field. Networking with my classmates gave me an unmatched exposure to diversity in backgrounds, disciplines, experiences and approaches to problem solving.”
C. Anthony Lim, MD, Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital
Class of 2022
“This course exceeded my expectations! It pushed me out of my comfort zone and provided me the tools to enhance my leadership skills and the ability to support my team and organization to succeed, knowing it’s ok to fail along the way. The course provided the opportunity to learn from experts and meet amazing colleagues.”
Sarah Vienne, LMSW, Assistant Director, Social Work
Upstate University Hospital
Class of 2021