Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6-9pm
Beverly Wilshire Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
For more than 26 years, the Vision & Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Tribute Dinner has stood as one of California’s most distinguished gatherings for healthcare leaders. What began as a celebration of service evolved into a signature event that brings together the executives, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of healthcare.
Recognized for its focus on leadership, integrity, and impact, the Tribute Dinner has become a defining moment each year. An evening that honors achievement, elevates purpose, and strengthens the partnerships that advance health and well being for millions across the communities.
2026 Honorees
Chris Van Gorder, FACHE
Vision & Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Award
President and CEO, Scripps Health
Leonard D. Schaeffer
Lifetime Achievement Award
Founding Chairman & CEO, Wellpoint (Now Elevance Health)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our 2026 sponsorship packages offer meaningful visibility for organizations committed to advancing health and improving lives across California. Sponsorships directly supports Partners’ statewide mission and helps make this celebration possible.
Download 2026 Sponsorship Packet
If you have questions or need Partners’ logo or recognition guidelines for your Tribute Dinner ad, please contact Victoria Loy at Vloy@picf.org
Sponsor Our Dinner / Purchase a Ticket
Payment Information
Partners welcomes all payment methods including credit cards, checks, and ACH wire transfers. Please see instructions for each payment method below and contact Victoria Loy at vloy@picf.org for any invoice requests and questions:
Credit Cards
Visit our registration form to securely pay online:
Sponsor Our Dinner / Purchase a Ticket
Check Payments
Please make checks payable to:
Partners in Care Foundation
EIN: 95-3954057
Mail check payments to:
2026 Tribute Dinner – Partners in Care Foundation
732 Mott St Ste 150
San Fernando, CA 91340
ACH Wire Transfers
Please contact Victoria Loy at vloy@picf.org to request this information.
Deadline Dates
Tribute Dinner Ad Deadline: April 13, 2026
Ticket Purchase and Guest Name Deadline: May 18, 2026
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Premier Event Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Ruby Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
PWC
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Cathi Cunningham 
Marta Fernandez
Richard & Nancy Flores
KeyGroup
Jack & Carissa Schlosser
Eileen Goodis Strom and Dr. Eric Strom
*This list is ongoing and will be updated regularly leading up to the event. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact us with any updates and questions.
Committees
Honorary Tribute Co-Chairs
Jeff Bowman
Fire Chief, San Diego
Thomas M. Priselac
President and CEO Emeritus, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System
Honorary Tribute Committee
Barry Arbuckle, PhD
CEO, MemorialCare
Ron Brookmeyer, PhD
Dean & Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
Jan Caldwell
Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Retired
David Feinberg, MD
Chairman, Oracle Health
Michelle Gaskill-Hames, BSN, MHA
President of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals of Southern California and Hawaii
Don Goldman
President and CEO, Intelligent Solutions
William D. Gore
Sheriff, San Diego County, Retired
Rod B. Hanners
CEO, Keck Medicine of USC
Sachin Jain, MD, MBA
CEO, SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan
Robert Margolis, MD
Former Managing Partner (Retired), Chief Executive Officer Emeritus, Healthcare Partners
Thomas Mone
CEO-Retired, OneLegacy
Rick Pollack
President & CEO, American Hospital Association
Jack Schlosser
Founder & Principal, Desert Vista Advisors
Elliot Scott
Principal, EAS Investments
Steven D. Shapiro, MD
Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, USC Health
Peter Slavin, MD
President & CEO, Cedars-Sinai
Arthur M. Southam, MD
Easterseals Southern California, Board of Directors
Johnese Spisso, MPA
President, UCLA Health & CEO, UCLA Hospital System & Associate Vice Chancellor, UCLA Health Sciences
Julie J. Sprengel
President & CEO, CommonSpirit Health California Region
Gustavo Valdespino
President & CEO, Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Paul S. Viviano
President & CEO, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Tribute Dinner Committee
Chair
Shawn Sheffield
Chief Strategy Officer, Keck Medicine of USC
Members
Amir Desai
Executive Vice President, CIO & Operations, Molina Healthcare
Sajid Ahmed
CEO, WISE Healthcare
Amanda Flaum
Vice President CA & HI Medicaid, Kaiser Permanente
Jennifer Heenan
Partner, Spencer Stuart
Jill Martin
Executive Vice President, Medical Network, Cedars-Sinai
Manoj K. Mathew, MD, SFHM
Former National Medical Director, Agilon Health
Jack Schlosser
Founder & Principal, Desert Vista Advisors
Gerald Sullivan
Chairman, G.J. Sullivan Reinsurance
Steve Valentine
President, Valentine Health Advisers
Paul S. Viviano
President & CEO, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Contact Us:
For questions about the Tribute Dinner, sponsorship opportunities, or general inquiries, please contact Victoria Loy at VLoy@Picf.org.