Welcome to the Arizona Association for Healthcare Quality (AzAHQ)!

Once again, I am pleased to be serving as president of the association.  Over the past few years, our association has grown into a strong organization both in membership and financially.  We have attempted to provide diverse educational conferences based upon membership feedback and are always open for suggestions. 

We have a dedicated team of elected quality professionals on the AzAHQ Board of Directors who have experience in all aspects of the healthcare industry.

Please welcome the 2011 AzAHQ Board of Directors: 
Jeanne Stueland - President
Susie Duffy – President Elect
Sandra Verheijde - Treasurer
Ellen Kane – Treasurer Elect
Allen Anna – Secretary
Sandy Tsang – Secretary Elect
Michelle Bagford – Education Team Lead
Sallie Weems – Education Team Lead Elect
Jennifer Wolfe Pearce – Communication Team Lead
Elizabeth Maish – Communication Team Lead Elect
Stephen Burroughs – Membership Team Lead
Carolyn Marquart – Membership Team Lead Elect
Andrew Kopolow – Member at Large
Holly Grems – AzAHQ Association Manager

The Board of Directors recently met and tentatively identified dates for upcoming educational conferences and general membership meetings.  These are:

• 4/15/11 (full day conference & general membership meeting)
• 6/10/11 (1/2 day conference)
• 11/4/11 (full day conference & general membership meeting).

Please save the dates & mark your calendars!  We will keep you posted on the chosen topics and locations as soon as more information is available.

If you are not a member of AzAHQ, please consider joining.  It’s a great way to network, receive CEUs and keep current with the ever-changing healthcare industry.  If you are a member, thank you for supporting your state association!

Sincerely,

Jeanne Stueland RN, BSN, MPA, CPHQ
President – AzAHQ  2010 - 2011