Chapter Information
Your Northern California Chapter (est. 2003)
We proudly represent nursing and social work case management professionals who reside or work in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Amador, San Joaquin, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Solano, Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yolo, Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Colusa, Yuba, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties.
Yearly Chapter Dues: None
The Northern California Chapter of the American Case Management Association would like to recognize and demonstrate our profound appreciation to all the nurses and social workers for their hard work as case managers. Our profession touches many lives and plays a critical role in healthcare! Case Management is a profession that offers a unique opportunity through the many hats we wear, such as advocate, driver, and discharge planner, to be examples of integrity, resilience, empathy, compassion, gratitude, and cultural humility while providing direct care.
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Our ACMA Northern California Chapter is pleased to announce our recent election results and new board member appointments.
Congratulations to the following individuals who will assume their new positions on our chapter board of directors as of January 2026!
President:
Renee Cisco, LMSW, ACM-SW
President-Elect:
Alexa Vu, MSN, RN, PHN, ACM-RN, MHL
Members-at-Large:
Shirley Cheung, MSN, RN, ACM-RN, NE-BC
Lindsey Gallagher, MSN, RN
Rachael Halladay Guerrero, MSN, RN
Elizabeth Kerr, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, APHSW-C
LisaMarie La Vallee, DNP, RN, PHN, ACM
Maria "Marivic" Paz, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, ACM-RN
Janet Rowland, EdD, MSN, RN-BC, ACM-RN,
Ryan Wittmer
~ They will join the following existing current board of directors: ~
Secretary:
Amanda Wilkinson, LCSW, ACM-SW
Treasurer:
Molly Shane, DNP, MS, BSN, RN
Members-at-Large:
Esther Ammon, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Chloe Young, MSN, RN, PHN, CCM
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As a member, we encourage you to join one of our chapter committees to help strengthen and grow our presence!
~ ACM certification or chapter board service is not a requirement to be on any committee as long as you are a current chapter member. ~
2026 ACMA Northern California standing committee meeting information:
Membership and Social Networking Committee:
- Monthly on the third Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm via Zoom
Public Policy and Education Committee:
- Monthly on the second Tuesday from 5:15-6:15pm via Zoom
Please email us at acma.northernca@gmail.com if you are interested in attending a meeting and/or joining a committee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Check out and join our fun events shared on our social media links below and Facebook link on the right:
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/acma.northernca/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/acma-northern-ca-chapter/
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Have feedback, comments, or suggestions for our chapter? We want to hear from you!
Please consider filling out and utilizing our anonymous chapter-specific survey here.
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Remembering Karen Vanaskie, DNP, MSN, RN, ACM-RN, CCM, RN-BC, BCPA
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our dear chapter mentor over the years, Karen Vanaskie. Not only did she leave a significant impact within our chapter and ACMA, she was a remarkable case management leader whose legacy of compassion, integrity, and teamwork continues to inspire the healthcare community.
In honor, ACMA has established the ACMA Karen Vanaskie Scholarship Fund, to posthumously honor her legacy and contributions. This scholarship is open to case management professionals seeking certification.
Apply for scholarship here
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Annual Meeting
Save the date for the
23rd Annual ACMA Northern California Chapter Case Management and Transitions of Care Conference on
Friday, May 15, 2026 at the
Tahoe Blue Event Center in
Nevada!
The event will be an opportunity to share knowledge and learn with case management and transitions of care professionals in health care. Take advantage of this unique professional development event right in our backyard and improve patient outcomes.
If you would like to be added to our email list for information on this event, please complete this
form.
If you are interested in presenting at a future conference, please submit your presentation
here.