Community, Culture & Inclusion Committee
Committee Chair
Lilly Chavez, OTR/L
Parkland Health
Committee Vice Chair
Natalie Jones
Committee Secretary
Amanda Villarreal
Methodist Medical Center
ACHE Regent-at-Large
ACHENTX CCI Advisor
Felixia Colón, FACHE
SCP Health
Board Liaison
Angela Vincent Michael, FACHE
Methodist Health System
Board Liaison
Cassandra Self, FACHE
Texas Health Resources
Committee Coordinator
Cameron Smith
Advisor
Tanya Stinson
Leaning Towards Change, LLC
Tiwatope Ibidapo
UT Southwestern Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health
Marissa Marrs
The Innova Group
Committee Responsibilities
Mission & Purpose
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Community, Culture & Inclusion (CCI) Committee strives to embed inclusivity in healthcare excellence and professional growth. Creating and sustaining an organization-wide culture that understands equity and inclusion are essential to ACHE’s mission and continued excellence. The CCI Committee promotes diversity because, as noted in the ACHE Statement of Diversity, “diversity in its leaders, members and staff serves as a catalyst for a stronger workforce, improved decision-making and outcomes, and a competitive advantage.” ACHENTX CCI Committee is focused on propelling innovation by bringing together different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to the organization. Through strategic partnerships and stewardship, the CCI Committee is designed to promote intercultural dialogue in ACHE where all members, at all levels, can fully realize their potential.
Committee Member Responsibilities
- Give adequate time and energy to being a committee member.
- Actively participate in achieving at least one of CCI Committee’s goals for 2026.
- Volunteer in at least one event through CCI Committee, subgroups or community partners.
- Support CCI Committee’s subgroups and diversity-focused community partners, such as but not limited to: WHEN, ALHF, NALHE, NAHSE.
- Find opportunities to increase a culture of diversity and inclusion across ACHE, such as assisting other committees in recruiting diverse panels and connecting with diverse leaders across DFW.
- Have Committee representation in all ACHE Committees.
- Provide quarterly updates to the Board (via Board Liaisons).
- Provide committee updates to the newsletter update (determine cadence).
Meeting Requirements
- Actively participate in the monthly meetings conducted in person or through virtual efforts.
- If a member is on the agenda and cannot make a meeting, notify the Secretary and send a delegate when possible.
Qualifications
- Member in good standing with the chapter.
- Willingness to be engaged in Committee’s projects and deliverables.
Support
- Committee members are primarily supported by the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Board Liaisons, and fellow committee members.
- Additional guidance and resources can be found on the Chapters Shared Drive.
