BridgeRoads
ACHE of Southern California’s BridgeRoads program enables collaboration between mid– and senior level healthcare leaders with members who are at an early point in their career. The goal of the program is to help build relationships that will allow mentors to share their expertise and protégés to receive guidance and support from seasoned professionals.
ACHE SoCal is pleased to announce the call for applications for our 2026 BridgeRoads
Mentorship Program. The ACHE SoCal BridgeRoads program supports students, early-career professionals, and emerging leaders at various stages of their healthcare careers by fostering meaningful mentor–mentee relationships.
We are currently accepting applications for mentors and mentees to participate in the BridgeRoads Mentorship Program, a six-month mentorship experience running from May 2026 through October 2026. Applications are now open and will be closing soon.
About the BridgeRoads Mentorship Program
The BridgeRoads Mentorship Program empowers healthcare professionals by connecting them with experienced leaders who provide guidance, insight, and support. The program is intentionally structured to help participants clarify career goals, strengthen healthcare management and leadership skills, and expand professional networks through consistent
engagement and accountability.
Mentor–mentee pairs are matched for a six-month period, with the expectation of meeting once per month for at least one hour, using a mutually agreed-upon meeting format.
Qualifications:
The ACHE SoCal BridgeRoads Mentorship Program is free of charge and open exclusively to current ACHE members within the Southern California region. The program is designed to support professional development and leadership growth.
BridgeRoads Mentorship Program Schedule:
● Application Period Opens: March 6, 2026
● Application Period Closes: April 10, 2026
● Mentee Selection and Mentor Matching: April 13, 2026-April 17,2026
● Match Announcement: April 20, 2026
● Program Begins: May 2026
● Program Ends: October 2026
Application Process:
If you wish to apply as a mentor or mentee, please complete the appropriate application using the links below. Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline.
● Mentor Application Survey
● Mentee Application Survey
If you have any questions regarding the BridgeRoads Mentorship Program, please contact the Early Careerist Council Chair, Carissa Sepulveda, at csepulveda7641@gmail.com and Early Careerist Council Co-Chair Amanda Armendariz at aarmendariz310@gmail.com.
Mission
Vision
Program
Proteges Will:
- Receive professional guidance, performance evaluation and general advice from an experienced and accomplished healthcare leader.
- Explore opportunities to learn, develop greater professional skills, and contribute to healthcare leadership for career advancement.
- Gain access to learning opportunities, resources and networking.
- Develop a professional development plan with their mentor.
Mentors Will:
- Provide professional guidance, encouragement and support to an aspiring healthcare executive.
- Get the opportunity to exchange new and fresh ideas with the potential future healthcare leaders.
- Invest in the next generation of healthcare leaders by sharing industry-specific knowledge and career advancement.
- Help develop a professional development plan with their protégé.
- Receive 4 points toward the ACHE Recognition Program for being a BridgeRoads mentor.
The Mentor-Protégé relationship may last well beyond the six-month duration of the formal Mentoring Program.
Supporting Our Members Through the Continuum of Professional Development
Address
466 Foothill Boulevard, # 252
La Canada, CA 91011
Phone
(805) 650-1243
