A Vision for the future
Since its founding in 2002, the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership has worked to build a solid foundation of healthcare leadership for Maine’s future.
Our Mission
To catalyze a sustainable culture of collaboration, innovation, and values-driven leadership across the broad health community in Maine and beyond.
Our Vision
The Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership will help to improve the experience, outcomes and efficiency of the health system in Maine, so the state will be a better place to give and receive care and people will be healthier.
Our Values
The Center’s values are based on the principles that characterized Dr. Dan Hanley’s career as one of Maine’s most respected and effective leaders:
Collaboration & Inclusion
Courage
Innovation
Kindness
Hard Work

Daniel Hanley
The Center is named for Dr. Dan Hanley (1916-2001), a highly respected physician leader who earned an international reputation for his courage, innovation, collaboration, compassion and hard work.
The 2nd Health Leadership Development class completed its 15-day program in early May. HLD is a partnership between the Hanley Center and the Institute for Civic Leadership. The 3rd HLD class will be selected early this summer and will convene in September. For more information, see the HLD tab or contact Jim Harnar at jharnar@maine.rr.com.

