
SHSMD State & Local Chapters
Connect Locally. Grow Nationally.
SHSMD State and Local Chapters are where national strategy meets local impact. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, develop leadership skills, or exchange ideas with peers in your region, our chapters offer a meaningful way to stay engaged year-round.
Across the country, SHSMD chapters bring together health care strategists, marketers, planners, and communicators to share best practices, tackle local challenges, and elevate the profession – one community at a time.
Developed by SHSMD and the American Hospital Association (AHA), the SHSMD Chapter Affiliation Program represents a commitment to the valuable role of chapters by fostering a relationship of collaboration on behalf of the health care strategy professions.
Already involved with a regional group? If your chapter isn’t yet affiliated with SHSMD, we’d love to connect and explore how we can support your work and amplify your reach.
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NC | SC
Justin Gomez (President)
Andy Lyons (President-Elect)

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Colleen Jones (President)
Nikki Laska (President-Elect)

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Judit Tejada (President)
Savannah Tapler (President-Elect)
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