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2024 ACHE of North Texas Summit
October 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This year we’re building upon the successes of our past Summits (formerly called Convocations) to offer an exciting and dynamic format. We are also encouraging attendees to bring your significant others as the format and program are designed for a wider audience.
When you arrive, you’ll be given your nametag and ushered into a spacious area where all attendees can gather, socialize, and network. We will have a cash bar and complimentary food for you to get the beverages and foods of your choice. We will have plenty of seating and tables for everyone, but we don’t think you’re going to want to stay seated much of the time. We encourage everyone to socialize as broadly as possible to take advantage of this more relaxed and inviting set-up.
Parking is complementary.
Instead of an extended educational program, we will have a series of brief TED-talk-like presentations. The three confirmed speakers thus far are:
Amer Kaissi
Professor of Healthcare Administration, Trinity University
Author of award-winning books such as, Intangibles: The Unexpected Traits of High-Performing Healthcare Leaders and Humbitious: the power of low-ego, high-drive leadership
Frances Dare
Senior Consulting Director
Cognizant Health Sciences
Edward W. Marx
Chief Operating Officer, Marx Advisory
Author of healthcare bestsellers including Voices of Innovation and Healthcare Digital Transformation
Krista D. Stepney, MHA
Keynote Speaker, KD Speaks, LLC
Partner & VP, Operations, Chartis
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Speakers’ Bios:
Amer Kaissi is an-award winning Professor of Healthcare Administration at Trinity University in Texas. He teaches Leadership and Public Speaking. He is also an executive coach and author. His first book “Intangibles: The Unexpected Traits of High-Performing Healthcare Leaders” won the 2019 Healthcare book of the year award. His most recent book is “Humbitious: the power of low-ego, high-drive leadership”, which was listed on the 2022 Book Award by the Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration. He has been featured on the Harvard Business Review podcast and numerous other podcasts and media outlets. He has spoken on leadership topics at more than 250 organizations and professional conferences.
He lives in San Antonio with his wife and two teenagers.
Krista Stepney is a captivating and impactful speaker, renowned for her ability to blend her lived experiences with her extensive background as a corporate executive and successful entrepreneur. With a passion for empowering others, she specializes in motivating audiences to unlock their fullest potential, and embark upon a bold transformative journey of purposeful action.
With nearly two decades of experience, she excels as a Partner at Chartis, where she serves as the VP, Operations for the Chartis Center for Health Equity and Belonging. Known for designing and implementing equity-focused strategies, Krista guides organizations through organizational transformation with an emphasis on workforce dynamics, equitable patient outcomes, and community health optimization.
Prior to Chartis, her impressive career path includes leadership roles at Russell Reynolds Associates, Optum (UnitedHealth Group), the Advisory Board Company, Emory Healthcare, and Atrium Health. Each role underscoring her talent for leading multi-disciplinary teams and setting new standards of excellence.
Krista’s approach is unique and captivating. Through her speaking engagements, Krista inspires transformation. She motivates her audience to embrace boldness, leverage the power of innovation, and venture beyond their comfort zones. She promotes a message of trust in one’s divine purpose, leading to a journey of self-discovery and professional fulfillment. Krista Stepney is more than just a speaker or an executive – she’s a change-maker, empowering individuals to see beyond traditional limitations and embrace the vast possibilities of a life driven by bold action.
Krista holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently resides in Dallas, TX.
The youngest child of Holocaust survivors, Ed Marx moved to the United States at age 10. At 16, he served as a medical clinic janitor where he discovered his healthcare calling. Ed took successive positions as combat medic, anesthesia tech, strategic planner and technology manager. He quickly learned how the convergence of clinical, business and digital saved lives. His passion ignited, he jumped feet first into technology and operations in the C-Suite of Cleveland Clinic, NYC Health & Hospitals, Texas Health Resources and University Hospitals.
Intermixed, Ed served the supplier side as well. He was CEO for consulting firm Divurgent, global CDO for Tech Mahindra Health & Life Sciences and CIO of the Advisory Board. Concurrently, he served 15 years as an Army combat engineer officer and combat medic. Today, Ed is focused on his own advisory practice.
Ed does a fair amount of speaking, writing and podcasting. He authored healthcare bestsellers including “Voices of Innovation” and “Healthcare Digital Transformation”. He is currently writing a book for Mayo Clinic on “Patient Experience” and “Voices of Innovation – Payers”. His podcast “DGTL Voices” is “Top 3%” globally. His Blog, CEO Unplugged, surpassed 1M views. Ed recently started a YouTube channel to expand his audience.
Most importantly, Ed is husband to Simran who holds a Doctor of Nursing (DNP). They love to dance and climb mountains. They have 5 grown children and 4 grandchildren. To stay fit, he is captain of TeamUSA Triathlon.
Frances Dare, Senior Consulting Director for Cognizant Health Sciences, helps leading healthcare organizations discover and leverage new technologies and innovative strategies that lead to transformational success. She is an experienced healthcare executive, published author in leading industry publications including Harvard Business Review, and speaker focusing on topics including Virtual Health, Labor/Nursing Shortages, and Consumer Experience and Engagement. She often works at the intersections of providers, payers and life sciences to enable higher quality care, support seamless consumer experiences, and accelerate new therapeutic solutions. Much of her current work focuses on healthcare organizations strategically navigating the opportunities and disruptions unfolding with GenAI and other automation technologies. Frances is a member of the North Texas ACHE chapter and resides in Dallas, TX and Washington, DC.
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