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  1. Advisor Role Description

    HBA GAP Advisor Description 2025.pdf HBA Global Ambassador Program (GAP) Advisors are HBA members who are experienced industry leaders in their careers, and HBA-trained volunteers, who are assigned to guide and support GAP cohorts. Each coho...
  2. Advisor Onboarding

    Here is the 2025 HBA Global Ambassador Program Advisor Training deck, which includes helpful notes and guidance on the HBA, the Global Ambassador Program, and the Advisor's role in its success. 2025 HBA GAP Advisor Volunteer Training Deck ...
  3. Deeper Dive: Succession Planning

    Quick Reference Guide Please note: the HBA is no longer managing this process via succession worksheets. Please refer to the Succession Planning Process section below to familiarize yourself with the step-by-step process for this year. P...
  4. Deeper Dive: Program Planning

    Member Leader Training for the Annual Planning Process is now available in  the HBA Academy! Please use Map the Metrics Engagement and Events Workbook.pdf as a supplemental tool to assist Education and Events teams with curat...
  5. Annual Planning and Timeline

    HBA Central has developed an annual planning timeline and guidance to make the process easier for all HBA leadership components to set up for success. Please see full training in the Leadership Learning Center. 2027 Planning Dates and Deadline...
  6. Deeper Dive: Budget Planning

    High-level details for 2027 and key dates Budget templates are available now for Regional Treasurers via the Vena Platform . Full guidance will be shared with Regional Treasurers by early July 2026. Affinity Groups will be shared drafts of bud...
  7. HBA Email Communication and Targeted Mailing Guidelines 2026

    To ensure a consistent, compliant, and member-centered communication experience, official email communications to  HBA  members are managed through the HBA Central team. The below guidelines apply to all HBA branches, chapters, regions, affiliates...
  8. HBA Media Relations and Public Statement Guidelines

    If you are contacted by members of the media in connection with your role as an  HBA  volunteer leader or representative, please follow these guidelines to ensure consistent, accurate, and appropriately approved communication on behalf of the orga...
  9. 2026 HBA Brand Guidelines

    2026 HBA Brand Guidelines.pdf Updated 31 March 2026
  10. 2026 HBA Narrative

    The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) is a  global leadership accelerator, business growth partner, and enterprise solution for the health care  and life sciences industries . With a presence in more than 80 locations worldwi...