• AUDIENCE: High School, Adult Education, Community College, and University Educators & Administrators in Healthcare pathways/programs
  • including Teachers, College/University Faculty, Department Chairs, Instructional Coordinators, Counselors, TOSAs, Administrators, Deans, Assistant Deans, and Program Leads
    
• WHEN: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  Breakfast & Check-in at 8:30am
  Event at 9:15 am – 3:00pm
  
  
• WHERE: Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center
  8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
  
  
• WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SUMMIT:
  
  • Share ideas around equitable access to training, skills-based curricula, and workforce-aligned academic pathways
  • Strengthen regional partnerships among K-12, adult education, colleges, universities, and healthcare employers
  • Launch of the K-16 regional guide! Your Future in Healthcare: From Student to Career in San Diego & Imperial Counties
• PROGRAMS OF FOCUS:
  • Allied Health/Patient Care
  • Behavioral & Mental Health
  • Health Data & Systems
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Public Health
• FREE REGISTRATION & PARKING 
  Continental breakfast and lunch provided

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 

Aaron J. Byzak, MBA
Chief Strategist & Lead Consultant for Galvanized Strategies
Healthcare and Non-Profit Leader

Aaron Byzak is Chief Strategist & Lead Consultant for Galvanized Strategies, a strategic public affairs and fractional leadership firm supporting an array of healthcare and nonprofit clients. He recently served for 9 months as Interim CEO of Grossmont Healthcare District, helping the District achieve more than a dozen goals, and currently provides public affairs and strategy consulting for notable local organizations.

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare management, EMS, health policy, and nonprofit leadership, Aaron is a recognized changemaker in the region. He has also led award-winning public health and advocacy campaigns, created workforce development initiatives, shaped regional crisis responses, and advised organizations at every level.

A four-time Emmy Award-winning writer and producer and a dynamic public speaker, Aaron is also a sought-after mentor to emerging healthcare leaders throughout San Diego. He holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and Policy from UC Irvine, a BA in Social Science from Chapman University, and executive leadership certificates from UCLA and Cornell University.

SUMMIT AGENDA – View the DETAILED AGENDA

8:30-9:15 am             Check-in & Continental Breakfast
9:15-10:20 am          Welcome, Keynote Speaker, Labor Market Information, K-16 Regional Guide
10:20-10:30 am       Transition
10:30-11:45 am       Session 1: Working Groups
11:45am-1:00 pm  Lunch & Learn
1:00-1:10 pm            Transition
1:10-1:55 pm            Session 2: Breakouts
1:55-2:05 pm            Transition
2:05-3:00 pm            Session 3: Breakouts & Closing

Questions about the event? Email heather@k16talentpipeline.org

More about the regional K-16 guide: Your Future in Healthcare: From Student to Career in San Diego & Imperial Counties

• Shareable resource guide for students, parents, teachers, and counselors (primary audience is high school & community college)
• Covers a vast range of occupations in the healthcare sector including job descriptions, skill/educational requirements (licensure/certifications), salary/hourly wages, and labor market information specific to the San Diego and Imperial region
• Occupation clusters include: Allied Health/Patient Care, Behavioral / Mental Health, Health Data and Systems, Medical Biotechnology, Public Health, and Support Services (about 150 occupations plus 50 specialties)
• This resource guide will be launched at the Summit!