Dear SHSMD Members,
When I stepped into this role 20 months ago, it was clear that healthcare was not just evolving—it was being rewritten in real time. The forces reshaping our field are immense: economic strain, workforce fatigue, technological acceleration, and rising expectations from every direction. Yet through it all, one truth endures—our community of strategists, communicators, and planners has never mattered more.
In Dallas, and throughout the year, I’ve seen the best of SHSMD at work: professionals who meet uncertainty not with panic but with purpose. People who bring clarity where there is noise, compassion where there is pressure, and imagination where there are constraints. That blend of discipline and humanity defines leadership in healthcare today.
SHSMD exists to sharpen that leadership. Through education, connection, and shared experience, it gives each of us the tools to make sense of complexity and act with confidence when the way forward isn’t yet clear. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to explore SHSMD’s many resources—especially the Virtual Conference—each designed to strengthen your practice and extend your impact.
As my term concludes, I’m deeply grateful—for the colleagues who continue to move healthcare forward, for the SHSMD staff and Advisory Board whose commitment and creativity have inspired me, and for each of you who choose to lead when it would be easier to follow.
Healthcare’s story is still being written. Thank you for holding the pen.
With respect and gratitude,
David C. Grandy, FACHE
President, SHSMD Advisory Board