Peggy Wheeler

Peggy Wheeler is an accomplished professional in healthcare policy and management, currently serving as the Vice President of Rural Health Care and Governance at the California Hospital Association since October 2005. In this role, Peggy leads the Rural Healthcare Center, advocating for small and rural hospitals in California and shaping rural healthcare policy. Prior to this position, Peggy worked as a Health Policy Analyst for the California Legislative Rural Caucus, conducting research on issues affecting rural health. Peggy's career began at SRA International, where Peggy served as Customer Service Manager for the National Practitioner Data Bank. Peggy holds a Master of Public Health in Program/Clinic Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Hospital Administration from the University of California, Davis.