Rebecca Arsenault, DHA, MS

My introduction to public health was as a community health nurse in the rural state of Maine. After practicing for several years, I returned to school, pursuing a master's degree in community health nursing at Boston University. I continued a career in community health until circumstances led me in the direction of a 30+ year-career in hospital administration. Because of this career path, my work took me to the states of Utah, Washington, California, Texas and Maine. Throughout what would generally be considered a hospital CEO career, I selected employment opportunities that allowed me to be active in public health initiatives in communities where I worked and lived. It has always been important to me in my administrative roles to seek ways where the hospital or health system I was responsible for could be involved in public health and community wellness initiatives.

I am a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives and a member of the American Public Health Association. I am active in legislative initiatives impacting the overall health and wellness of my community.