Profile of CASA President-Elect Carrie Millsap

As we close out March and Women’s History Month, we wanted to share some insights from one of CASA’s valued Board Members, Carrie Millsap. She shares her perspective on the importance of women leaders in healthcare, and the impact of mentorship and leadership opportunities.

It is with mixed emotions that we share the news of Beth LaBouyer’s upcoming retirement as Executive Director of the California Ambulatory Surgery Association. After 20 years of dedicated leadership at CASA and decades of commitment to the ASC industry overall, Beth has informed the Board of Directors of her intention to retire, effective Fall 2025.

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On March 14th, Assemblymember Dawn Addis (representing California’s 30th Assembly District) and her District Director, Andrea Chmelik, visited Coastal Surgical Institute (CSI) in Pismo Beach to celebrate an outstanding achievement. They proudly presented CSI with a Certificate of Recognition for receiving the prestigious 2024 CASA ASC Excellence Award.

CASA Member Profile - Lisa Cooper

March is Women’s History Month—a time to recognize the important contributions of women in healthcare. CASA acknowledges the women leaders who have helped improve patient care and health outcomes, and we invite surgery centers to join us in celebrating these achievements. For those interested in learning more about the positive impact of women in healthcare, check out the Association of Women Surgeons, the National Women’s History Museum, and the American Medical Women’s Association for profiles, insights, and inspiring stories.