BioAward Category - Chapter Advocate: Dr. Regan, a HIMSS member since 2008, is one of our most active Chapter Advocates representing the South Carolina (SC) Chapter. She helped advocate for a strategic plan for statewide health information exchange by facilitating collaborations with SC Hospital Association and SC AHIMA members. Annual Advocacy Plan includes South Carolina Health IT Day with Governor’s Proclamation, Advocacy Web page, Advocacy Column for chapter newsletter, supporting Global Advocacy campaigns, and Advocacy events at Chapter’s Annual Conference. Dr. Regan’s department at UofSC is a HIMSS academic affiliate, and she actively engages students and informatics faculty in HIMSS membership and events.