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VHC Health’s Melanie Reza, Associate General Counsel, Selected for Prestigious LEAD Class of 2026

Arlington, VA (July 18, 2025) – VHC Health, a community-based health system providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is proud to announce that Melanie Reza, Associate General Counsel at VHC Health, has been selected as a member of the highly esteemed Leadership Center of Arlington’s Lead Class of 2026. This recognition places Melanie among a select group of influential leaders from the business, government and nonprofit sectors across the region.

The Lead Class of 2026 will officially begin on Thursday, September 25, 2025, and brings together a cross-sector cohort of established leaders who are committed to making a meaningful change in Arlington and the surrounding region. Through a comprehensive curriculum, the program fosters deep connections, promotes civic engagement and builds the leadership capacity needed to tackle local and regional challenges.

“Melanie’s selection for the Lead program demonstrates her unwavering commitment to community impact,” said Christopher T. Lane, CEO and President of VHC Health. “We are incredibly proud to have her represent our healthcare system in a program that aligns so closely with our values of leadership and service.”

The Lead program offers participants:

• A platform to explore and develop their leadership style
• Connections with key community figures and a systemic understanding of regional issues
• Insight into national and regional leadership trends
• Lasting relationships with a network of 1,500+ alumni who are driving change

For more than two decades, the Lead program has equipped leaders with the tools, perspectives and networks to be leaders for positive transformation. Melanie’s participation will not only elevate her professional journey but also reinforce VHC Health’s dedication to contributing and helping the broader community.

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About VHC Health:
VHC Health® is an independent, not-for-profit, 537-bed health system serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, anchored by a nationally recognized top teaching hospital. We deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced technology. With a growing network of primary and specialty care locations, we make healthcare more accessible for our community. Consistently recognized as a leading health system in Virginia, VHC Health has earned numerous awards and proudly holds the Magnet® designation for nursing excellence.