Each spring, ACH has the honor and challenge of naming the Advocate of the Year. Among a field of exceptional nominees, two leaders stood out in 2026 for extraordinary service, one of whom is Brynn Felix. From her role as Chief Corporate Affairs and Legal Officer at Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in Washington State, […]
Selecting the 2026 ACH Advocate of the Year was a formidable task, as our membership includes many dedicated leaders who truly embody the spirit and mission of health centers. Among a field of exceptional nominees, Chris Bates was selected as one of two distinguished honorees during ACH’s Annual Member Meeting. As the Corporate Compliance Officer […]
Washington, D.C., March 11, 2026 – Advocates for Community Health (ACH) and Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) are pleased to announce that Brynn Felix, Chief Corporate Affairs and Legal Officer, has been recognized as a 2026 Advocate of the Year. This award highlights individuals whose leadership and advocacy have made a meaningful impact on community […]
Washington, D.C. — Advocates for Community Health (ACH) and Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC) proudly announced today that Chris Bates, MPA has been named a 2026 Advocate of the Year for community health centers. Chris received the award on March 11, 2026 during ACH’s 5th Annual Member Meeting in Washington, D.C. Each year, ACH recognizes […]
Celebrating the 2026 Advocate of the Year Honorees Behind every health center are the people who carry out the mission every day – clinicians, staff, and leaders who bridge the needs of patients with the policies and programs that support them. These advocates don’t stop at delivering services; they show up, speak out, and push […]
Congratulations to the 2025 ACH Advocate of the Year, João Faustino! João was honored at the Annual Member Meeting in Washington, D.C. in March. Serving as the Associate Vice President of Government Affairs and Advocacy at Sun River Health in New York, João is a key link between Sun River and state policymakers. He’s also […]
Each year, Advocates for Community Health (ACH) nominates an Advocate of the Year, an award to recognize an individual from a member community health center who has excelled in grassroots advocacy. The Advocate of the Year provides policy and advocacy leadership to ACH through its committees, promotes public policies to significantly impact the Health Center […]
