Unlock Your Advocacy Power: Making Change at the Federal Level
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
For our February 2026 “Lunch ‘n’ Learn” online seminar, Jeff Tieman of the Colorado Hospital Association will share how you can engage the federal government and become a more effective advocate for those causes that are important to you.

Jeff Tieman is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA), which he joined in August 2022. In his role at CHA, Jeff provides leadership and direction for the Association’s work to serve and advocate for the state’s 100+ hospitals and health systems.
Prior to CHA, Jeff served as the President and CEO of the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS) for six years. In that role, he led the association in creating and carrying out its strategic vision; managing advocacy, policy, and member relations initiatives; leading public affairs and partnership work; and serving as a liaison to regional and national policy boards and hospital organizations.
Before VAHHS, Jeff was Chief of Staff for the Catholic Health Association (CHA) in Washington, D.C., a national organization representing more than 700 hospitals. He worked at CHA for 12 years where he managed the office of the president and CEO, directed strategic planning, and led messaging on health reform and the Affordable Care Act. Earlier in his career, Jeff worked as a reporter for Modern Healthcare magazine, where he spent two years in Chicago and two as Washington Bureau Chief.
Jeff received his master’s degree from George Washington University’s School of Political Management in 2014. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Colorado College in 1996.
When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The Zoom waiting room will open at 11:45 a.m., and the seminar will begin at noon. This webinar will be recorded and placed on the CCC YouTube channel for those who can’t attend the seminar.

Cost: FREE.

Webinar Link: Registrants will receive the Zoom link the morning of February 24th.

REGISTER HERE.
