Six Adventist Health leaders named Women of Influence in L.A.
Apr 20, 2026
Six Southern California Network leaders from Adventist Health are featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women of Influence: Healthcare 2026.
The recognition highlights influential women leaders making meaningful contributions across the healthcare field in Los Angeles.
According to the publication, those featured were selected by the editorial department based on nomination materials and recognized for professional achievement, leadership, stewardship, ethical standards, and contributions to the health and well-being of the Los Angeles community.
The Adventist Health leaders recognized in the feature are:
• Alice Issai, President, Adventist Health Southern California Network, and President, Adventist Health Glendale
• Anita Chou, Finance Officer, Adventist Health Southern California Network
• Liz Cochran, Operations Executive, Adventist Health Glendale
• Jennifer Fagen, Marketing & Communications Director, Adventist Health Southern California Network
• Leila Ibushi-Thompson, Operations Executive/Patient Care Executive, Adventist Health White Memorial and White Memorial Montebello
• Elizabeth LaBorde, President, Adventist Health Glendale and Simi Valley Foundations
These leaders represent a broad spectrum of excellence across hospital operations, finance, nursing and patient care leadership, marketing and communications, philanthropy, and network strategy. Their inclusion in this year’s feature reflects the depth of leadership helping advance Adventist Health’s mission across Southern California.
“We are incredibly proud to see our leaders recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal,” said Alice Issai, president of Adventist Health’s Southern California Network. “Each of these women brings remarkable talent, discipline, and purpose to her work, and each is helping strengthen our organization in meaningful ways. Their leadership is shaping the future of care across our network and making a lasting difference for the patients and communities we serve.”
From expanding access to advanced specialty care and strengthening operational performance to philanthropy, brand leadership, and long-term sustainability, these women play an important role in supporting Adventist Health’s commitment to world-class, whole-person care.
Adventist Health congratulates Alice, Anita, Liz, Jennifer, Leila, and Elizabeth on this special professional distinction and thanks them for their outstanding service and leadership.
