AHIMA Leadership Development Academy

Propel your leadership journey in the health information profession through AHIMA’s Leadership Development Academy

Are you a current or previous Component Association board member? Are you interested in a pathway to board service, including on the AHIMA Board? If so, then the AHIMA Leadership Development Academy is the choice for you!

The AHIMA Leadership Development Academy is a transformative program intended to create a path toward AHIMA Board service. This program offers participants a unique opportunity to unlock their potential through a dynamic experience designed to build confidence, resilience, and calm under pressure. The program blends practical tools with energizing mindset shifts, helping to reconnect with purpose, foster psychological safety, and turn conflict into creative collaboration. Participants will walk away with a personalized action plan and the skills to inspire stronger teams, healthier dynamics, and more meaningful results.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must be professional-level AHIMA members who are currently serving or have previously served on a Component Association Board and agree to participate in all elements of the Leadership Development Academy (i.e., attend all meetings, etc.)

Why Apply?

Serving on a board is an honor and a responsibility. Whether you're new to board service or an experienced director, continuous growth is essential to lead effectively and contribute meaningfully for long-term impact.

Through the AHIMA Leadership Development Academy, you will:

  • Strengthen and elevate your board service potential and learn about board governance
  • Build a powerful network of peers and mentors
  • Challenge assumptions and bring fresh perspectives to current situations

Fee

  • The fee to participate in the AHIMA Leadership Development Academy is $275.
  • Participants will also be eligible to receive CEUs for participating in the program.
  • AHIMA will provide each selected participant with a complimentary registration to attend AHIMA26 from October 4-6 in San Antonio, TX. Participants will be responsible for covering all their travel- and hotel-related expenses to attend the in-person event.

Apply Today

Don’t wait to apply—seats are limited! The 2026 AHIMA Leadership Development Academy will be limited to six participants. Applications are due by March 25.

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Please join us in congratulating the 2025 class of the AHIMA Leadership Development Academy:

  • Bruce Brown, RHIA,CHPS
  • Tami Hemond, MHA, RHIA, CCS, CPC, CRCR
  • Mackenzie Higgins, RHIA
  • Jennifer Holland, MSML, RHIA, CCS, CPC
  • Heather Hunn, RHIA
  • Mandalynn Marcus, RHIA
  • Mariah Phillips, RHIA,CDIP, CCS
  • Erik Rider, RHIT
  • Sandra Rockson, RHIA, CSM, CCMP

Timeline

The Academy includes both virtual and in-person components.

  • March 2026: Application and selection period
  • April through September 2026: Virtual sessions
  • October 2026: Graduation in San Antonio, Texas at AHIMA26

FAQs

Is there a fee to participate?

Yes, the fee to participate is $275.

What is the time commitment?

Eight 2-hour sessions plus an hour of pre-session reading/listening assignments and relationship building with colleagues.

Who can apply?

Premier or professional AHIMA members who are currently serving or have previously served on a Component Association Board.

Who is the faculty?

External subject matter experts, AHIMA leadership, and AHIMA Board members.

Will CEUs be offered?

Yes. Participants are eligible to earn up to 15 CEUs.