AHLA Announces Asha Scielzo as New President

Washington, D.C. –  AHLA is pleased to announce Asha Scielzo as the new Association President for the coming year. Scielzo began her term as president on July 1.  

“It has been an honor to associate with Asha over the years and see the influence she provides as an ambassador for health law,” said David S. Cade, Chief Executive Officer of AHLA. “Her dynamic passion for health care and drive to get things done will be a major contributor in AHLA’s future success. I look forward to seeing what she will accomplish in the coming year.”   

Scielzo has been a long-standing member of AHLA since 2002, serving in many leadership capacities as a board member, program chair, donor, and mentor. Bringing several years of health law practice experience to the classroom, she currently serves as the director of the Health Law and Policy Program at American University Washington College of Law channeling her deep passion for health care to champion progress in health law education. Scielzo dedicates her energy to guiding students and health law professionals across the nation in developing meaningful careers, while inspiring them to leave their mark on the industry and the field of health law.  

Scielzo's presidency marks a significant milestone in AHLA's commitment to fostering a diverse and vibrant community. As the first president of South Asian descent, she emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusive leadership within the association.  

"I am honored to champion AHLA's legacy of inclusivity, recognizing that our collective perspectives drive innovation and growth within health law,” she stated. Scielzo further commented, “As president, I am committed to advancing our mission to deliver authoritative educational content and serve as a professional home for all those who engage in health law. I am deeply honored to serve as president of the American Health Law Association—the leading health law association in the nation — rising to meet the challenges of our dynamic and complex industry, while setting new benchmarks for excellence.” 

American University Washington College of Law Interim Dean, Heather Hughes remarked, “As the director of the Health Law and Policy Program at American University Washington College of Law, Asha has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to advancing health law education and policy. Her innovative approaches and commitment to excellence have significantly enhanced our program’s reputation and impact. I am confident that her expertise, passion, and collaborative spirit will greatly benefit the American Health Law Association, driving its mission forward and fostering advancements in health law across the nation.” 

ABOUT THE AMERICAN HEALTH LAW ASSOCIATION   

The American Health Law Association (AHLA) is the nation’s largest, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to legal issues in the healthcare field. AHLA provides a collegial forum for interaction and information exchange to enable its more than 13,000 members to serve their clients more effectively. AHLA aims to produce the highest quality non-partisan educational programs, products, and services concerning health law issues; and to serve as a public resource on selected healthcare legal issues. For more information, click here.   

ABOUT THE HEALTH LAW AND POLICY PROGRAM AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW 

The Health Law and Policy Program at American University Washington College of Law is a nationally ranked program at the forefront of preparing students to embrace meaningful careers in the dynamic field of health law and compliance. With a focus on practice-oriented education, AUWCL provides students with extensive opportunities to engage in real-world experiential learning including internships, a Health Care Compliance Certificate, publishing opportunities with the Health Law & Policy Brief, participation in national competitions, and more. Students are supported by a law school community committed to inclusive excellence, well-being, professional development and advancement. Faculty are thought leaders across health law domains, including health equity, reproductive health, food and drug, bioethics, compliance, fraud and abuse, liability, and pharmaceutical patents. Their diverse perspectives create a rich and collaborative learning environment. Beyond the classroom, innovative programming brings together practitioners and scholars across the nation to examine trends, challenges, and opportunities in the continually shifting health care landscape. For more information, click here. 

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