Bringing together diverse voices to advance health and healthcare in Arizona

Phoenix, Ariz. (Oct. 30, 2025) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) Board of Directors announced today it approved two new healthcare executives, Jennifer Nunez, CEO of Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital and Wesley Babers, CEO of White Mountain Regional Medical Center, to serve on its board and confirmed its roster for 2026.

In association with its 16-member board, AzHHA brings together health leaders from across the state to tackle key issues and challenges they face every day. As a resourceful, influential and diverse hospital association, AzHHA works tirelessly to advance healthcare public policy to implement programs to advance health and healthcare in Arizona.

The following Arizona healthcare executives were approved to join the AzHHA Board of Directors on Thursday:

“Hospitals are more than healthcare facilities; we are pillars in our communities and provide our patients with crucial access to care,” said AzHHA Board Chairman Dr. Robert J. Trenschel, MPH, president and CEO of Onvida Health. “AzHHA’s continued advocacy ensures that hospitals can continue to thrive, providing healthcare excellence and innovation in their communities.”

“In a time of rapid change and challenge across healthcare, our strength lies in unity,” said Ann-Marie Alameddin, president and CEO of AzHHA. “With the leadership of this dynamic and deeply committed Board of Directors, AzHHA is poised to continue to champion the needs of Arizona’s hospitals and the patients they serve.”

AzHHA’s Board of Directors includes hospital and healthcare leaders representing various hospitals throughout Arizona – from large health systems to rural hospitals. The fundamental responsibilities of the board officers and Board of Directors are to set policy and broad strategic direction toward the fulfillment of AzHHA’s mission.

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About the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association

AzHHA brings together diverse voices to advance health and healthcare in Arizona. As the champion for healthcare leadership in Arizona, AzHHA and its member hospitals explore ideas and take collaborative action at the state capitol, in hospitals and at home to achieve the best healthcare outcomes for our communities. Above all else, we put people and patients first through better care, better health and lower costs. Visit https://www.azhha.org for more information.