MHAPAC
Your PAC. Your Voice. Our Impact.
Donate to MHAPAC
Contributions to the PAC support advocacy programs that:
- Maintain hospital financial stability and health
- Invest in Maryland’s health care workforce
- Support Medical liability reform
- Enhance access to behavioral health services
State-Level Advocacy
MHAPAC is MHA’s state-level political action committee (PAC), dedicated to supporting candidates who understand the critical role hospitals have in their communities. With support from members and partners, MHAPAC works to ensure a legislative and regulatory environment that allows hospitals to succeed in their mission of delivering exceptional patient care.
Federal Health Care Policy
At the federal level, MHA partners with the American Hospital Association Political Action Committee to ensure Maryland hospitals are represented in national policy discussions. AHAPAC is a bipartisan PAC that allows eligible hospital leaders to contribute to federal candidates who support policies benefiting hospitals and health systems.
AHAPAC works in partnership with state hospital associations, including MHA, to advance legislative priorities that affect hospitals nationwide.
Your PAC. Your Voice. Our Impact.
The 2026 campaign is underway!
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Be a Leader
Leaders are distinguished by their engagement in advocacy. Participation in MHA’s Political Action Committee (MHAPAC) supports elected officials who care about Maryland Hospital priorities and gives hospital leaders the opportunity to share their knowledge of these complex issues. Whether they’re a hospital executive, a practitioner, or a trustee, their voice should be heard in Annapolis and Washington, D.C. -
Be Innovative
MHA is at the forefront of advocacy initiatives, championing our hospitals and allied professionals. We tackle intricate issues and policies with innovative and effective responses. -
Be Vocal
Hospital leaders and health care professionals’ voices matter! The ongoing national shift towards global budgeting, delivery system reform, and population health management could mold health policy for decades to come. Elected officials, health leaders, and policymakers are needed to promote positive change.
Thank You to Our Contributors
*Bold names are MHA Board members.
MHAPAC Platinum Club
This level of giving confers membership in AHAPAC’s Ben Franklin Club.
Elizabeth Adkins, University of Maryland Medical System
M. Shafeeq Ahmed, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Victoria W. Bayless, Luminis Health
Mark Boucot, Garrett Regional Medical Center
Andre Boyd, Sr., Trinity-Health Mid-Atlantic and Holy Cross Health Maryland
Bradley Chambers, MedStar Health
Craig Carmichael, Northwest Hospital
Daniel Cochran, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Kristy Daphnis, Maryland Hospital Association
Adil Daudi, University of Maryland Medical Center
Robert Dent, University of Maryland Medical System
Sule Gerovich, Maryland Hospital Association
J Matthew Gilmore, UPMC Western Maryland
Melony G. Griffith, Maryland Hospital Association
Rohit Gulati, M.D., Ascension St. Agnes
Beau Higginbotham, Ascension St. Agnes
Lisa Ishii, M.D., Johns Hopkins Health
Kristin Jones Bryce, University of Maryland Medical System
Steven Leonard, Ph.D., TidalHealth
Stuart M. Levine, M.D., MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
David Maine, MD, Mercy Medical Center
Michele Martz, UPMC Western Maryland
Redonda G. Miller, M.D., The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Andrew Nicklas, Maryland Hospital Association
Jennifer M. Nickoles, LifeBridge Health
Bert O’Malley, M.D., University of Maryland Medical Center
Andrew Pollak, University of Maryland Medical System
Deneen Richmond, Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital
Michelle Riley-Brown, Children’s National Hospital
John Sackett, Adventist HealthCare
Ken Samet, MedStar Health
T.J. Senker, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital & MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Mark Shaver, University of Maryland Medical System
Kevin Sowers, RN, Johns Hopkins Health
Mohan Suntha, M.D., University of Maryland Medical System
Tequila Terry, Maryland Hospital Association
Maria Tildon, Johns Hopkins Health
Harsh Trivedi, M.D., Sheppard Pratt
Richelle Webb Dixon, University of Maryland Medical System
MHAPAC Gold Club
This level of giving confers membership in AHAPAC’s Ben Franklin Club.
Jill Donaldson, MedStar Harbor Hospital
Don Owrey, TidalHealth Atlantic & TidalHealth
Joan Vincent, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Nat Richardson, Jr., University of Maryland Capital Region Health
Thomas Smyth, M.D., University of Maryland Medical System
MHAPAC Silver Club
This level of giving confers membership in AHAPAC’s Chairman’s Circle.
Rebecca Altman, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown
Daffodil Baez, Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center
Jeremy Bradford, CalvertHealth
Emily Briton, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Patrick Carlson, Maryland Hospital Association
Cheryl Cioffi, DNP, Frederick Health
Julie Cox, LifeBridge Health
Ron Cummins, University of Maryland Medical Center
Justin C. Deibel, Mercy Medical Center
Stephanie Detterline, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Katie Eckert, Adventist HealthCare
Blain Gentry, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Jeffrey Grossi, Sheppard Pratt
Jennifer Harrington, Luminis Health
Peter Michael Hill, Johns Hopkins Health
Heather Rae Kirby, Frederick Health
Christine Lechliter, UPMC Western Maryland
Catherine A. Maloney, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
Nicole McCann, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kathleen McCollum, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Natasha Mehu, Maryland Hospital Association
Nona Novello, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Ryan O’Doherty, Mercy Medical Center
William Mark Rader, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Salisbury
Mary Ann Riley, UPMC Western Maryland
Wilma Rowe, Mercy Medical Center
Tamara Saunaitis, University of Maryland Medical System
Bradley L. Schlaggar, Kennedy Krieger Institute
LeighAnn Sidone, Suburban Hospital
Larry L. Smith, MedStar Health
Anthony Stahl, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center
Richard Stever
William Tilburg, University of Maryland Medical System
Jason Weiner, LifeBridge Health
Jennifer Wilkerson, Sheppard Pratt
Antoinette Williams, Williams Consulting LLC
Jennifer Witten, LifeBridge Health
Eskandar Yazaji, M.D., MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital & MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MHAPAC Bronze Club
This level of giving confers membership in AHAPAC’s Capitol Club.
Timothy Adelman, Luminis Health
Alexander Austin, Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce
Erin Cunningham, Maryland Hospital Association
Dana Farrakhan, University of Maryland Medical System
Olivia Farrow, Ascension St. Agnes
Brent Purscelley, Frederick Health
Hannah Jacobs, Frederick Health
Tammy Janus, Mercy Medical Center
Paul Junod, Holy Cross Health
Wendy Lincoln, Ascension St. Agnes
David Marcozzi, M.D., University of Maryland Medical Center
Kandy McFarland, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Jackie Rice, Frederick Health
Aiman Shammas, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Christopher Thomaskutty, Mercy Medical Center
Lesley Wallace, Ascension St. Agnes
Ngozi Wexler, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Friends of MHAPAC
Chile Ahaghotu, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Camella Boateng, University of Maryland Medical System
Kara Bowman, University of Maryland Medical System
Sedalia Brull, Mercy Medical Center
Bill Byers, UPMC Western Maryland
Sharon Carney, Holy Cross Health
Bill Cook, Ascension St. Agnes
Diane Croghan, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Laura Daly, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
James Issam Damalouji, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Kristin Feliciano, University of Maryland Medical System
Kristen Fletcher, Frederick Health
Julie Keese, Holy Cross Health
Larisa Goganzer, Calvert Health
John Greely, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Michelle Lundegard, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Robin Luxon, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Denise Matricciani, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Catherine Mikus, Holy Cross Health
Anantha Nuthalapati, MedStar Harbor Hospital
Tara Oursler, University of Maryland Medical System
Elinor Petrocelli, Mercy Medical Center
Claro Pio Roda, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Brent Reitz, Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation
Amber Ruble, UPMC Western Maryland
Jason Shockey, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center
Rachel Smith, Maryland Hospital Association
Sharon Smyth, Johns Hopkins Health System
Kasia Sweeney, CalvertHealth
Kevin Turley, UPMC Western Maryland
Matthew Trojanowski, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
Helen Tuffee, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center
Karen Wyche, MedStar Southern Maryland Medical Center
Other Donors
Erin Baumgardner, Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation
Thomas Breakey, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Joan Carlson, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Anne Cerracchio, Maryland Hospital Association
Quinn S. Collins, Johns Hopkins Health
Joshua Delp, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Melissa Duong, Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation
Matt Falcao, Ascension St. Agnes
Christa Feola, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Michael Finegan, Ascension St. Agnes
Christina L. Fitts, GBMC HealthCare
Leslie Ford Weber, Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital
Joseph Garcia-Valle, CalvertHealth
Janis Green, Holy Cross Health
Nicole Hedderich, CalvertHealth
Susan Hussey, University of Maryland Medical System
Mechele Lerczak, Mercy Medical Center
Kimberley McBride, Holy Cross Health & Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
L’Andrea Mclaughlin, Ascension Saint Agnes
Austin Morris, Children’s National Hospital
Cecilia Pukacz, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Aaron Rabinowitz, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
Bernard Ravitz, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
Robin Rose, Frederick Health
Bradford Seamon, University of Maryland Medical System
Melissa Schillenberg, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital & MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
Jennifer Siegel, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Donna Stevens, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Dia Williams Adams, Holy Cross Health & Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Edward Willard, Holy Cross Health & Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Albert Zanger, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
Carol Zeller, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
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Contributions to MHAPAC support state candidates who champion the hospital industry and its allied medical professionals.
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By authority of MHAPAC, Kristy Daphnis, Treasurer