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Real Experience. Real Partnership. Real Results

At CHCM, we believe transformation happens through relationships. We don’t just advise— we partner with you to optimize organizational excellence.
Backed by over 150 years of collective clinical and administrative healthcare experience, our team brings real-world insight and practical strategies to support your goals.

Leadership Team

Chief Executive Officer and Consultant

With more then 30 years of Healthcare Consulting experience, Gen has a 100% Magnet® Designation Success Rate, is a PTAP® Designation Expert, and is the CEO of CHCM.

Gen Guanci

MEd, CAGS OD, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN

Chief Executive Officer and Consultant

Marketing and Business Development Executive

With 20+ years of experience, Aaron solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in health care and business strategy.

Aaron Garner

Marketing and Business Development Executive

Director of Human Resources and Administration, Contracting Officer

For 20 years, Catherine has led human resources, administration, and contracting at CHCM, supporting a culture rooted in collaboration and excellence.

Catherine Perrizo

MBA

Director of Human Resources & Administration, Contracting Officer

Consulting Team

Leadership Development and Competency Expert and Consultant

Donna has been a Consultant with CHCM for 30+ years and currently leads Competency Assessment and the Leading an Empowered Organization (LEO) Program. Donna is an internationally recognized pioneer in competency assessment and relational consulting for health care.

Donna Wright

MS, RN, NPD-BC

Leadership Development and Competency Expert and Consultant

Licensed Program Leader and Consultant

Former Nurse Executive, Kathleen brings over 11 years of experience in health care consulting to support hospitals and health care organizations. Leveraging expertise in nursing and hospital operations, she collaborates with providers to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and implement effective strategies across the health care sector.

Kathleen Van Wagoner

MSN, RN, MSA

Licensed Program Leader and Consultant

Service Line Director and Consultant

Nationally recognized leader in nursing professional governance and organizational excellence with 25+ Years of Experience. Marky serves as the Service Line Director for our Nursing Excellence programs and has been a consultant with CHCM for 11+ years.

Marky Medeiros

MSN, RN

Service Line Director and Consultant

Nursing Excellence Expert and Consultant

With over 25+ Years of Diverse Health Care Experience, Amber partners with organizations to design and sustain environments where excellence thrives. Using a relationship-centered, evidence-based approach, she helps organizations build structures and processes that elevate performance, empower professionals, and drive measurable, lasting outcomes.

Amber Orton

MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Nursing Excellence Expert and Consultant

Nursing Excellence Expert and Consultant

With 30+ Years of experience in a large health system, she has guided many organizations on their Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® journeys with thoughtful, individualized approaches. Ruth is an expert in shared/professional governance, helping organizations build councils and committees with clear roles, defined goals, and the ability to drive results.

Ruth Kitzmiller

MSA, BSN, RN, NE-BC

Nursing Excellence Expert and Consultant

Leadership Development Expert, Nurse Scientist, and Consultant

Former Director of Nursing Professional Development and Director of Research for the Association for Nursing and Professional Development (ANPD), Mary brings over a decade of leadership development expertise to every workshop.

Mary Harper

PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, FAAN

Leadership Development Expert, Nurse Scientist, and Consultant

Administrative/ Office Team

Event Coordinator and License Manager

As the Event Coordinator and License Manager, Debbie brings 13+ years of experience at CHCM, ensuring smooth event execution and thoughtful management of licensing processes.

Debbie Bachel

Event Coordinator and License Manager

Director of Finance and Accounting

As Director of Finance and Accounting, Meghan leverages 9+ years of experience at CHCM to drive financial strategy and support organizational success.

Meghan Bachel

Director of Finance and Accounting

Accounting and Resources Specialist II

As the CHCM Accounting and Resources Specialist, Zoe contributes to CHCM’s success by supporting financial operations and ensuring resources are managed effectively.

Zoe King

Accounting and Resources Specialist II

Director of Marketing

As the Director of Marketing at CHCM, Katie leads the creation and execution of strategic marketing initiatives across digital, social, event, and communications platforms, driving brand growth and client engagement.

Katie Cressman

Director of Marketing

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