The South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives exists to advance excellence in healthcare leadership across our region by developing ethical, resilient, and forward-thinking executives. We are committed to fostering professional growth, meaningful peer connection, and community impact while supporting the broader mission of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Through education, collaboration, and servant leadership, we strengthen the leadership pipeline that shapes the future of healthcare in South Texas.

Aransas, Atascosa, Bandera, Bee, Bexar, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Comal, De Witt, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kendall, Kenedy, Kerr, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, Maverick, Mcmullen, Medina, Nueces, Real, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Webb, Willacy, Wilson, Zapata, Zavala

Leading Healthcare Leadership in South Texas

• The South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (STC-ACHE) serves healthcare leaders across more than 50,000 square miles of South Texas — a region as diverse, resilient, and dynamic as the communities we serve.
• Healthcare leadership has never carried greater responsibility. Our organizations face accelerating change, workforce challenges, financial pressures, and evolving patient expectations. In this environment, leadership cannot be accidental — it must be intentional, ethical, collaborative, and forward-looking.

STC exists to elevate that leadership.

• As the region’s professional home for healthcare executives at every stage of their journey — from emerging leaders to seasoned C-suite executives — STC provides a forum where ideas are sharpened, perspectives are expanded, and relationships are built with purpose. Through executive education, meaningful peer engagement, and community-centered initiatives, we cultivate leaders who not only manage complexity but shape the future of healthcare across South Texas.

Our mission is clear:

• Advance excellence in healthcare leadership and management
• Promote the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct
• Support continuous professional growth and lifelong learning
• Strengthen the leadership pipeline for our region

In partnership with the American College of Healthcare Executives, we are building a community of leaders committed to improving the health of the populations we serve — today and for generations to come.

We invite you to lead with us.