LETS CONNECT - leilani@valdes.net - 310.962.4637
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Bringing the perspective of a practicing community pathologist, the experience of a CAP leader, and the business discipline of an MBA to help build a strong future for pathology.
The College of American Pathologists has been an important part of my professional life since residency. Through nearly two decades of service, I have seen firsthand the value of organized medicine—and the impact we can make when pathologists work together to advance our specialty.
I am running for CAP Secretary-Treasurer to bring my experience as a practicing community pathologist, former CAP Governor, business owner, advocate, and MBA to the work ahead. I believe responsible financial stewardship, transparent governance, and strategic investment are essential to ensuring that the CAP remains strong, responsive to its members, and positioned to shape the future of medicine.
Aligning resources with priorities, balancing today's member needs with long-term financial strength, and investing thoughtfully in programs that advance the CAP's mission.
Looking beyond today's challenges to anticipate the changes in technology, reimbursement, regulation, and health care delivery that will shape pathology tomorrow.
Supporting clear communication, accountability, and collaboration so that decisions translate into meaningful value for CAP members and the patients we serve.

C. Leilani Valdes, MD, MBA, FCAP, is a board-certified pathologist and dermatopathologist with decades of experience in community practice and organized medicine. As founder of Well Path Pathology Services, she provides laboratory medical direction and pathology consultation to critical access hospitals throughout South Texas.
Her nearly two decades of CAP service include the Board of Governors, councils and committees, advocacy, education, and mentorship. Combined with an Executive MBA from UT Austin's McCombs School of Business, Leilani's experience gives her a unique perspective at the intersection of medicine, leadership, and strategy.
CAP Involvement
CAP Board of Governors
Medicine Meets Business
CAP Resident Advocate Award
Community Pathologist
CAP Outstanding Communicator Award
The challenges facing pathology are interconnected. Meeting them requires a coordinated strategy that strengthens our practices, supports our members, advances innovation, and protects the quality of patient care.
Supporting practice viability and patients' access to high-quality diagnostic services.
Strengthening recruitment, mentorship, professional development, and the pathologist's role in medical leadership.
Helping pathologists lead the responsible adoption of AI, digital pathology, and precision diagnostics.
Advancing practical approaches to quality, innovation, cybersecurity, and evolving laboratory regulation.
Demonstrating how pathologists improve diagnosis, treatment, patient safety, and health care delivery.
Aligning resources and investments with member needs, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability.
Board of Governors, councils, committees, advocacy, education, accreditation, and member engagement.
Board-certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Dermatopathology, with extensive experience in laboratory medical direction and community practice.
MBA training, practice ownership, strategic planning, consulting, communications, and organizational leadership.
Leadership across state medical organizations and longstanding involvement in community health, education, and the arts.
Through national media, professional education, podcasts, and public outreach, Leilani works to make pathology and laboratory medicine understandable, relevant, and accessible.
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