Meet the 2026 Civitas Emerging Leaders Council

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Here are the 2026 Rising Leaders Driving Change Across the Civitas Networks

Civitas Networks for Health® (Civitas) is excited to announce the new roster for our 2026 Emerging Leaders Council (ELC). This group of exceptional professionals represents the next generation of health and health care leaders, selected for their commitment to collaboration, innovation, and driving meaningful change across their communities.

What is the Emerging Leaders Council?

The ELC offers participants a unique platform to enhance leadership skills, expand their professional networks with industry peers, and contribute to transformative health initiatives. From advancing health data exchange to improving care quality and affordability, these emerging leaders are integral to the work of Civitas and our members across the nation.

What Makes the ELC Unique?

Serving on the ELC is more than just a leadership development – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation, and impact. ELC members work closely with Civitas leadership to design and execute priority projects, including a dedicated session at the Annual Conference. They also gain access to: 

  • Carefully Selected Thought Leadership: Regular meetings thought leadership pieces on critical health care, nonprofit leadership, and other pertinent topics which are followed by deep discussion. 
  • Networking Opportunities: Build connections with peers and established leaders across the Civitas network. 
  • Hands-On Projects: Tackle real-world challenges aimed to support leadership development such as council governance, peer learning opportunities, and network presentations. 

Meet the 2026 ELC Members

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The 2026 Emerging Leaders Council features a talented and diverse group of professionals committed to driving health system transformation and cultivating leadership skills for nonprofit management. Representing a wide range of expertise and geographic diversity, this year’s ELC roster reflects the strength of the Civitas network and its dedication to collaboration and innovation as well as fostering rising talent. 

Here’s the full list of the 2026 ELC members: 

ELC Civitas Conference Session Focuses on Building a Culture of Innovation as an Emerging Leader

At the 2025 Civitas Annual Conference, the Emerging Leaders Council hosted an interactive session focused on building a culture of innovation. Members shared firsthand experiences of fostering innovation within their organizations and engaged in a collaborative discussion to identify challenges and explore practical solutions for creating an innovative environment.

Highlights from their time together included: 

  • Defined what a “culture of innovation” looks like in mission-driven organizations.
  • Identified specific barriers and enablers to innovation in participants’ work environments.
  • Generated actionable ideas that can be piloted or championed by emerging leaders.

The session created a collaborative environment for emerging leaders to exchange insights on peer learning and cross-sector partnerships. Participants left with practical strategies and a clear understanding of key elements for fostering innovation within their organizations.

These in-person gatherings provide a valuable forum for emerging leaders to share expertise, develop solutions, and address the unique challenges of leadership today. The ELC looks forward to reconvening at the Civitas Annual Conference in Crystal City, VA, next September.

A Look Ahead: What’s in Store for ELC in 2026?

Civitas is excited to work with this talented group of individuals! The ELC will tackle important initiatives in 2026, including having a key presence at the Civitas’ Annual Conference and contributing to ongoing projects that align with our mission. With these exceptional leaders at the helm, we are poised to continue driving meaningful progress across our member organizations and communities.

Please join us in congratulating our new ELC members and their commitment to advancing health system transformation. 

For questions or to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Council, please email us at . 

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Director, Communications and Marketing Kelsey Matheson-Daly is the Director of Communications and Marketing for Civitas Networks for Health. She is responsible for content strategy and amplification across Civitas-owned channels, as well as visual production, brand consistency, and voice ownership. Kelsey has over 12 years of health care communications experience, supporting numerous organizations spanning HIEs to primary care, health policy, pharma, and biotech.
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