Local Chapter
Bay Area Chapter
A vibrant regional network for healthcare professionals across San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the broader Bay Area.
Upcoming Events
What's happening in the Bay Area
CE Dinner: Telehealth Documentation
1.0 CE credit dinner event covering telehealth documentation best practices and compliance updates.
San FranciscoBay Area Professionals Mixer
Evening networking event connecting healthcare professionals from across the Bay Area.
OaklandStudent & New Professional Peer Circle
Small-group professional support session for students and early-career professionals.
San JoseSummer Legislative Update
Review of legislative session progress, upcoming policy votes, and advocacy priorities for the Bay Area.
San FranciscoChapter Leadership
Meet the Bay Area chapter team
Dr. Lisa Chen
Chapter Chair
Internal medicine NP with 15 years of practice in San Francisco. Focused on leadership development and interprofessional collaboration.
Michael Reyes
Education Coordinator
PA-C specializing in telehealth innovation. Organizes CE dinners and clinical education programming for the Bay Area chapter.
Aisha Patel
Advocacy Liaison
Health policy analyst coordinating Bay Area legislative outreach and connecting members to statewide advocacy campaigns.
Local Priorities
What the Bay Area chapter is focused on
Leadership pipeline development
Building structured pathways for clinical professionals to develop leadership skills through chapter roles and mentorship.
Telehealth and innovation
Hosting CE events and workshops focused on virtual care delivery, documentation, and technology integration.
Legislative engagement
Coordinating Bay Area legislative outreach, Lobby Day preparation, and policy briefings for local representatives.
Interprofessional networking
Creating opportunities for healthcare professionals across specialties to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Get Involved
Ways to connect with your chapter
Attend a chapter event
Join a CE dinner, policy briefing, or networking meetup in your area.
Join a peer circle
Small-group professional support organized by career stage or specialty.
Volunteer for a role
Chapter leadership, education, advocacy, or student representative.
Bring an issue to the chapter
Share a practice barrier or policy concern for chapter discussion.
Chapter Resources
Tools and guides for chapter members
Meeting Calendar
Full schedule of upcoming chapter meetings, events, and deadlines.
ToolkitLocal Advocacy Toolkit
District outreach guides and legislator meeting preparation resources.
GuideNew Member Guide
Welcome information, onboarding checklist, and chapter contact details.
GuideChapter Volunteer Guide
Roles, expectations, and support resources for chapter volunteers.
Recent Announcements
Chapter news and updates
Summer CE series announced
Three CE dinners scheduled for June, July, and August covering telehealth, documentation, and reimbursement topics.
Education Coordinator opening
The chapter is seeking a co-Education Coordinator to support growing CE programming demand. Applications open through June 15.
Lobby Day recap
Bay Area chapter members met with 12 local legislators during the May Lobby Day. Full summary and next steps available in the chapter newsletter.
Your local professional network starts here.
Connect with Bay Area healthcare professionals through events, mentorship, and advocacy — all through your MHPA membership.