Chapter Information
Southern California Chapter (est. 2002)
Represents Case Management professionals who reside and/or work in the California counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.
ACMA provides:
Networking
Education
Publications
Benchmarking & Research
Chapter Achievements
2020 March Madness Tournament Winner
2017 Chapter of Merit
Chapter Members at ACMA National Board
National Board of Director, 2021 to 2023
Jay Larrosa, MSN. PHN, RN-BC, ACM-RN, FACDONA
National Board of Director, 2019 to 2021
Gilbert Dorado, MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW
Annual Chapter Dues: $0
Get Involved!
The Chapter is always looking for members who are interested to serve in the following committees:
Education
Exhibitor
Membership
Please email us at membershipcommittee.socalacma@gmail.com to learn more information about the above committees.
Watch out for opportunities as well to serve on the Chapter Board!
Please email the Chapter President for more details on being part of this exciting and helpful professional organization. To learn more, just contact us.
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Annual Meeting
Join us for the 22nd Annual ACMA Southern California Chapter Annual Case Management and Transitions of Care Conference to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CA.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.
SoCal ACMA's Pre-Conference Appetizers (Apps) & Chats
March 13, 2026, Friday
6pm to 10pm
Pechanga Resort and Casino
5000 Pechanga Pkwy #45000
Temecula, CA 92592
Please join the Southern California Chapter of the American Case Management Association on March 13, 2026 from 6pm to 10pm for a Miami Vice themed fun night of food, drinks, music and chats! We hope to see you for appetizers and chats with other Case Management and Transitions of Care Professionals.
Please RSVP by clicking the link below so we know how many to expect:
Click HERE to register!
Free to ACMA members and can purchase additional tickets with minimal fee for their family or friend who are non-RNs, non-SWs, non-MDs and other non-CM support roles and does not practice in Case Management and Transitions of Care.
Non-ACMA members (RNs, SWs, MDs and other CM support roles who practice in Case Management and Transitions of Care) are welcome to attend but are expected to purchase an ACMA membership prior to the event or at the door.
*Professional networking for practicing case managers, social workers, physicians and CM Support Roles only at this event. NO soliciting will be allowed. Contact 501-907-2262 or go to www.acmaweb.org/socal for sponsor or exhibiting opportunities.
Link for event's Health and Safety Info: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/49371/health/
SoCal ACMA Brunch and Learn
Click HERE to register!
December 6, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5161 California Avenue Suite 200Irvine, CA 92617VIRTUAL OPTION is available as well.Free to ACMA Members (ACMA Member ID is required and will be validated)
$35 for non-ACMA Members (Amount paid can be credited towards membership fee)
3 CEs will be awarded (RN, ACM, and Social Work)
The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Healthcare
This first session will foster a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding human trafficking. This training seeks to empower individuals and organizations to play a proactive role in prevention, advocacy, and support for victims.
Recommending Safe Home Care Options in an Unsupervised Market
This second session aims to examine the challenges of ensuring quality and safety in homecare services. With home care regulatory oversight being limited or absent, safe options will be explored.
2025 Election Results: ACMA Southern California Chapter Board of Directors
The American Case Management Association Southern California Chapter is pleased to announce the election results and appointments.
Congratulations to the following who will assume their new position starting January 1, 2026!
President-Elect
April Vindiola, LCSW, MHA, ACM-SW
PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Treasurer
Maria Fonseca MSN, RN, ACM-RN, CCDS, CDIP
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Members-At-Large
Abbey Castaneda, RN BSN PHN
Riverside Community Hospital
Jordan A. Hellman, J.D., N.R.P.F.
Care Partners
Khanh Ho
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
Zachary Lenert, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, ACM, CEN
Sharp Healthcare
Lindsey Stone, MBA, MSN, RN, CMAC
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
They will join the following Board of Directors starting January 1, 2026:
President
Jody Haddock MS, RN, ACM-RN
Secretary
Denise Fierro, LCSW
PIH Health
Members-At-Large
Misa Arsenijevic, MSN, RN, ACM, CMAC
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Tess Slatin, BSN, RN, PHN
Memorial Care
Respectfully,
Gilbert Dorado, LCSW, ACM-SW
Chair, Nominating Committee