Noel Adachi, MBA

President & CEO, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

Noel Adachi serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of AAAHC, where she leads one of the nation’s most recognized organizations dedicated exclusively to advancing quality in ambulatory health care. Since joining AAAHC in 2017, she has guided the organization through significant transformation—modernizing operations, strengthening governance, expanding technology-enabled solutions, and positioning AAAHC for long-term growth in an increasingly complex health care environment. Under Noel’s leadership, AAAHC launched its 1095 Strong—Quality Every Day philosophy, reinforcing the belief that quality and readiness are continuous commitments that extend across all 1,095 days of the accreditation cycle. This approach has strengthened organizational accountability, enhanced client and surveyor engagement, and further differentiated AAAHC’s consultative, ambulatory-focused accreditation model. Prior to AAAHC, Noel spent more than two decades with the College of American Pathologists (CAP), serving in multiple senior leadership roles, including Vice President of International Market Development. During her tenure, she expanded CAP’s presence in emerging global markets through strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships with health care leaders and organizations worldwide. Across more than 35 years in health care leadership, Noel has built a reputation for developing high-performing teams, advancing quality improvement initiatives, and creating strategies that improve compliance, patient safety, and access to care. She holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from Knox College.

Nicole Vit, RN, MPH

Executive Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer, Constitution Surgery Alliance

As CSA’s Chief Clinical Officer, Nicole Vit is responsible for the coordination of all clinical activities, including licensure, accreditation, policies and procedures and the Quality Improvement and Patient Outcomes Program. In her role as Executive Vice President, Nicole is also responsible for the operational oversight and strategic planning for the Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island regions. Prior to joining CSA, Nicole served as Executive Director of the Surgical Specialty Center of Westchester, Operating Room Nurse Manager at Midtown Surgery Center, and Operating Room Nurse at New York University’s Langone Medical Center. Nicole holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from New York University and a master’s degree in health policy and management from Columbia University. She is a member of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), and the New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (NYSAASC).

Aaron Schrader, MS

State Human Resource Administrator, Statewide Benefits Office, Department of Human Resources, Delaware

Aaron B. Schrader has over 15 years of experience working in Delaware state government in areas related to health, wellness and benefits administration. He currently serves as the human resources manager for the State of Delaware’s Department of Human Resources, Statewide Benefits Office. In this role, Schrader is responsible for operational aspects of the State Group Health Programs for communications, strategic planning, training and education, data analysis and health/disease management programs. He completed the 2019 Leapfrog Group’s Bruce Bradley Fellowship Program and currently represents the State of Delaware as a member on the Leapfrog Group’s National Panel of Employer Benefit Innovators and the Leapfrog board of directors. Schrader holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in health promotion from the University of Delaware.