These last two years were particularly stressful for health care professionals in all positions. We became proficient and comfortable working in a virtual environment. The time has come to reconnect in person, share stories and lessons learned. The Hospital Council – Northern and Central California is bringing back the Administrative Support Conference. It is past time to convene with colleagues and celebrate the professional you!
This year’s conference will bring speakers to Sacramento who will make you laugh, learn and think. You will see colleagues you probably have not seen since the pandemic and welcome new coworkers into this group of amazing people.
Audience:
Executive Assistants, Senior Staff Assistants, Assistant to the President, Executive Coordinators, Administrative Assistants, Administrative Office Managers, Administrative support staff
Early Bird Registration discount ends September 2.
October 6, 2022
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Registration
9:00 – 9:05 a.m. | Opening Comments
9:05 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | General Session: Jane Ransom
What’s Great About YOU?
Join us for an uplifting morning of self-realization. Jane Ransom will lead you through fun, dynamic, interactive science-based exercises to ignite your full potential through recognizing your true self —including what’s genuinely great about you! Experience self-renewal while building strengths in leadership, resilience, and gratitude. Participants will leave feeling empowered — with joyful energy, easy but effective tools to maintain momentum, and a deep sense of connection with one another.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch – Appreciation Presentation
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | General Session: Sharon Lacey
Turning Your Challenges Into Opportunities
Motivational humorist and comedian Sharon Lacey knows first-hand how the pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into our last two years. Add the pandemic to the usual demands of your job and personal life — that’s a lot of stress! Sharon shows how you can turn your stress around to work FOR you instead of against you. Her presentation will keep you laughing while also inspiring you to think of the roadblocks in your life in a new and positive light.
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Panel Discussion
Leadership – Action and Influence
A panel of administrative professionals from a cross-section of hospitals will share their challenges, successes, and strategies that they’ve adopted to thrive in their work. Share real-world experiences, ask a colleague what you’ve been itching to know about how others have solved common challenges, and rebuild your peer network during this peer success celebration.
3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks

Jane Ransom
Jane Ransom is an international coach, speaker and trainer who developed a transformative model of Self-Intelligence® and has helped countless clients over the last decade. A former journalist and professor, she now embraces her nature as a self-described science nerd, pairing her communication skills with her passion to serve the world.

Sharon Lacey
In addition to being a sought-after keynote speaker, Sharon is also an internationally touring headlining comedian. Performing across the USA and Canada, Sharon has been to Iraq twice to entertain U.S. troops. She’s also been on four comedy tours of Africa, where she performs for Ugandan audiences in two of their tribal languages. Sharon is the author of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO DEMENTIA: A Stand Up Comedian’s Race Against Time.
Register by September 2 and save $50
Members: $299
Government Entities: $299
Registrations received after September 2, add $50.
Cancellation Policy
A $50 non-refundable processing fee will be retained for each cancellation. Cancellations must be made in writing 7 or more days prior to the scheduled event and emailed to education@calhospital.org. No refunds will be made after these dates. Substitutions are encouraged. In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, refunds will be issued to paid registrants within 30 days.
Confirmations
A confirmation will be sent to all registrants. On-site registrations and any unpaid registrations may be subject to an additional 10% fee.
Special Accommodations
If you require special accommodations pursuant to the American’s with Disabilities Act please call (916) 552-7637.
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
500 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(877) 678-6255 (reservations)
The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel has rooms available at the discounted rate of $239, single or double occupancy. For reservations, call (877) 678-6255 and mention the “Health Care Administrative Professionals Conference” to receive the discounted rate. The deadline for discounted sleeping rooms is September 7. To book a room online, click here.