05/14/2026
The 2026 National ACHCA Convention & Expo took place on April 20-23 in Orlando, FL. Several HCAD students had the opportunity to network with industry professionals, attend educational sessions, share and celebrate their accomplishments, and much more.
This year we had six students presenting their research: Madi Bergschnieder ('28), Inessah Cernohous ('27), Shay Thomson ('27), Michael Pittenger ('27), Em McCabe ('27), and Helena Martinson ('27), and Sara Lacoursiere (‘26), with Madi Bergchnieder as the winner of this year's National Student Poster Competition!
Representing our student chapter of ACHCA were Grace Krenn ('27) as President and Inessah Cernohous ('27) as Vice President.
In continuation of last year's efforts, the National ACHCA Board transitioned the panel of advisors to new appointees for the student, AIT, and emerging leader advisor. The new inductees to these roles are, respectively, Grace Krenn ('27), Delia Pullen ('26), and Michael Beckfield ('23).
A special thank you to our student volunteers: Taslima Keefe ('27), Wyatt Westergren ('27), Adrienne Toberman ('27), and Nikayli Tillery ('28). We would also like to thank The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) for making this all possible. Your generous support is incredibly valued and appreciated by us all.
We hope to see everyone again next year! If you are interested in attending for the first time, feel free to reach out for more information.
