Extraordinary & Inspirational Achievement Award – Augustavia J. Haydel, Esq. September 6, 2018 Tag 998 Extraordinary and Inspirational Achievement Award In recognition of the tireless work toward improving the experience of those less represented in healthcare, this award goes to an individual who demonstrates a dedication to a culture of diversity in healthcare and whose personal achievement exemplifies a model of leadership for women physicians. Introduction Augustavia J. Haydel, Esq. As modern healthcare faces major transitions in operational support and demands, Augustavia J. Haydel, Esq., has been a cornerstone of inspiration for generations of women in healthcare. As General Counsel of L.A. Care Health Plan, Augustavia J. Haydel provides and arranges for legal counsel to L.A. Care's Board of Governors and to senior management. Before joining L.A. Care, Ms. Haydel served for 10 years as counsel at WATTS Health Systems, Inc., in Los Angeles, California. Prior to that position, she was in private practice. She also has served as an Assistant District Attorney in the King's County District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York, and worked as a Market Research Analyst for the Indiana Business Development Foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her undergraduate degree in economics from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana. Ms. Haydel has instructed students in micro and macroeconomics at Indiana University and at Purdue University in Indianapolis. She is a member of numerous legal and professional organizations, including the National Health Lawyers Association, the Black Women Lawyers Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Criteria for the Award for Extraordinary & Inspirational Achievement in Healthcare Candidate must show commitment to breaking down barriers and opening lines of dialogue about the obstacles faced by women in healthcare Candidate must demonstrate dedication to the creation or promotion of initiatives to positively impact and support women