2026 regional networking series
July 23, 2026
2026 regional networking series
1–2 pm ET (10–11 am PT)
Back by popular demand, our regional hub series connects Practice Greenhealth peers on timely and impactful sustainability initiatives.
Join this series to continue or add to the conversations partners began this past year. Facilitators will host breakout groups by region based on who registers for the event—including Pacific Northwest, California, Mountain West–Midwest, Northeast–Mid-Atlantic, Southeast–South Central–Southwest, and an "Other" category for areas not listed. Participants identified several topics of interest and look forward to reconnecting and expanding participation from their respective regions to exchange insights and spark collaborative partnerships that help advance their organizations' environmental sustainability goals.
Main objectives of this experience:
- Foster regional collaboration: Create a platform for health care organizations across different regions to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate on sustainability initiatives tailored to local needs and challenges.
- Promote knowledge sharing: Enable participants to exchange best practices, innovative solutions, and strategies for advancing environmental sustainability within healthcare organizations.
- Drive collective action: Encourage actionable outcomes by leveraging regional insights to implement and scale sustainability initiatives across the health care sector.
Registration note: Past participants must register for 2026, even if you joined the regional networking hub in 2025.
Sarah Irwin
Job Title
Director of Sustainability Solutions
Organization
Practice Greenhealth
Sarah brings over 10 years of experience in strategic sustainability programs and project management across diverse sectors, including health care. As a certified Change Management Practitioner, she played a pivotal role in engaging staff and leadership in sustainability initiatives across four British Columbia health organizations. With a Master of Science in Leadership for Sustainable Development, Sarah is deeply committed to integrating sustainability into organizational practices. Her expertise extends to coaching, where she holds a Coaching certification, strategically aligning teams with organizational goals and priorities. Additionally, Sarah excels in strategic engagement and communications planning, fostering meaningful connections and ensuring impactful outreach. With a dynamic background spanning sustainability, engagement, and program and project management, Sarah is dedicated to fostering positive change and sustainability in every role she undertakes.
Kate Gottlieb
Job Title
Sustainability Strategy Manager
Organization
Practice Greenhealth
Bringing a wealth of experience from her previous position as a Sustainability Manager in the healthcare sector, Kate is a seasoned professional who specializes in sustainability program fundamentals, data collection, and strategic planning. Kate resides Yakima, WA, and has remained deeply rooted in the enchanting landscapes of the Pacific Northwest throughout her life. Kate finds joy in spending quality time outdoors with her husband and two boys, particularly enjoying activities on the water. A passionate advocate for healthy living, she takes pleasure in preparing and savoring plant-based meals. Kate also actively engages in initiatives that contribute to improving the quality of life for those around her.
Join Practice Greenhealth
Practice Greenhealth is the health care sector’s go-to source for information, tools, data, resources, and expert technical support on sustainability initiatives that help hospitals and health systems meet their health, financial, and community goals.
Who We Are
Practice Greenhealth is the leading sustainable health care organization, delivering environmental solutions to more than 1,500 hospitals and health systems in the United States and Canada. Partnership opportunities include hospitals, health systems, community health organizations, NGOs, nonprofits, government, academic institutions, and the health care value chain.