After Hours Networking Event - Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners
2024-04-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Globe Life Field, Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX, 76011
Join us for a casual evening at the ballpark and enjoy a fantastic view of the game from the suite of our host, SBL Architecture, Inc., while the Rangers take on the Seattle Mariners.
Complimentary foods and beverages will be provided by SBL.
The suite will be open to guests at 6:30 PM, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS, SO REGISTER TODAY!!!
A big thanks to SBL Architecture for their ongoing support of ACHENTX and for hosting this event for us!
SBL Architecture, Inc. is a healthcare architectural, interior design and planning/consulting firm located in Arlington, Texas. Since 1994, SBL has worked on thousands of projects — with extensive experience in new construction, expansion, master planning and rehabilitation of older healthcare facilities. Healthcare design is their focus and their passion.

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Second Quarter Education Event
2024-04-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Methodist Dallas Medical Center Hitt Auditorium, 221 W Colorado Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75203
This event has been approved for up to 3.0 ACHE In Person Education Credits (1.5 per panel).

Learn from those taking the lead with focusing on the wellbeing of their teams, as well as from those who are focusing on the financial sustainability of their healthcare organizations; earn up to 3.0 ACHE In Person Education Credits; and network with your colleagues from throughout the metroplex.
Here’s our agenda for the afternoon:
3-3:30pm – Check-In & Networking
3:30-5pm – Panel 1: Sustainable Strategies to Support Well-being for Healthcare Professionals
Moderator:
Dawn Zell Wright, JD, MBA, SPHR, FACHE; System VP for HR Operations; CHRISTUS Health
Panelists:
Lara Burnside; Partner, Chief Experience Officer, Executive Coach; CSE Leadership LLC
Kim Cummings; SVP Human Resources, Employee Experience; Children’s Health
Brett Stanley; Director of Wellness; Methodist Health System
5-5:30pm – Dinner Break
5:30-7pm – Panel 2: Financial Sustainability of Healthcare Organizations: A Plan of Action
Moderator:
Steven Edgar, FACHE, PT; Chief Executive Officer; Medical City Denton
Panelist:
Bob Karl; Chief Financial Officer; CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Dawn Coates; Regional Vice President, AGS
Jamie Hill-Watters; Chief Revenue Officer; Alpha II

A huge thanks to Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Aramark for hosting us for this event!

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Speakers’ Bios:
Lara Burnside has spent the last 25 years creating workplaces that honor and value every person – whether they are a patient, employee or clinician. Her early career in human resources taught her the importance of a people-first mentality. She has built human resources and patient experience departments from the ground up – one being recognized as a recipient of the Malcom Baldrige Quality Award, one of the highest national honors. She honed her skills in healthcare consulting over the course of a dozen years, teaching the value of implementing practical tips and tools that provide exceptional patient care. By tapping into clients’ passion and purpose, she achieved top quartile performance and beyond in more than 200 hospitals across the Unite States. With a focus on physician/clinician engagement, she has helped organizations reduce burnout, increase engagement and create a sense of community among care teams. The last decade of Lara’s career has been spent as a senior leader in the hospital setting, where she created and developed patient experience divisions that embrace best-practice tactics proven to engage patients as partners in their care. This level of excellence led to a public hospital system being recognized by Washington Monthly as the number one hospital for patients in the United States. Lara’s love and desire for people to do and be their best motivated her to develop training programs for leaders, employees and clinicians. Program results have brought engagement scores to top decile performance. The Patient Experience Mastery Program for physicians achieved profound results – improving every question on the patient experience survey by an average 6.5% top box points. Lara has been recognized four times by Becker’s Healthcare as a top Chief Experience Officer in the United States. Lara has a strong desire to give back to organizations and those providing care. Her expertise in valuing all people is where her heart and passion have always been.

Dawn Coates, CRCR, has served the healthcare provider industry for over 30 years and has been an HFMA member for over 20 years. She obtained her Certified Revenue Cycle Representative, (“CRCR”), in 2021. She serves as a director on the Lonestar HFMA chapter board and will be the upcoming Educational Program Chairperson.
Her experience has focused on business development; however, she has become a trusted advisor and a problem solver, working with large health systems, community hospitals as well as physician groups. She began her career in pharmaceutical sales and later joined BSW in the late 90s, where she served in BSW’s network expansion.
She joined the PwC healthcare practice in 2000, where she focused on the healthcare revenue cycle as well as working in the audit and internal audit vertical. This experience led to her commitment to serving the provider space. Dawn also spent several years with a major GPO, where she assisted members with supply cost reduction efforts and labor redirection.
Dawn joined AGS Health in 2021 and has focused on supporting hospitals, medical groups, and integrated delivery networks in the SW with staff management, budget constraints and overcoming obstacles in non-clinical areas.
Dawn obtained her BS degree from Texas Woman’s University, with a healthcare administration and business focus.

Kim Cummings serves as Senior Vice President, Employee Experience for Children’s Health Dallas. In this role, Kim leads human resources, talent strategy and talent initiatives for the Children’s Health Dallas campus and service area.
Prior to joining Children’s Health in 2020, Kim held various leadership roles within HR across various industries including transportation, food services and retail.
Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from Texas State University. She earned her Master of Human Resource Development and Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) designation and certified employee relations credentials.

Steven Edgar joined Medical City Denton as Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Since that time the hospital has seen consistent progression in patient experience for services provided in the Emergency Department, inpatient services, and for outpatient tests and treatments. In December, 2023, Medical City Denton added the Medical City Argyle Surgical Hospital as a second campus of Medical City Denton. Additionally, Medical City Denton has seen industry-leading performance with infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship and key accreditations in Chest Pain, Stroke, Bariatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery. Edgar has overseen the reaccreditation of the Magnet Program and the designation as Level II Trauma Center at Medical City Denton.
Prior to his arrival at Medical City Denton, Edgar held executive leadership positions with Wesley Medical Center and Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Edgar is a physical therapist and worked for years in the Kansas City, Missouri metroplex prior to starting his administrative responsibilities.
Edgar holds a bachelor’s degree in health science-physical therapy from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He earned a Master of Public Administration – health administration, from University of Missouri, Kansas City. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Bob Karl serves as Chief Financial Officer for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. He is responsible for the financial aspects of the organization, including accounting, revenue cycle, and electronic medical record operations. Bob has been with CHRISTUS for over 10 years. Previously he was Vice President of Finance for Seton Clinical Enterprises in Austin, Texas, a division of Ascension Healthcare. Bob has over 20 years’ experience in the area of physician practice administration where he has held various titles including Analyst, Manager, Director, and Vice President of Finance.
Bob currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lone Star Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He also served on the HFMA’s National Advisory Council for Strategy and Innovation in Healthcare. He has been a panelist/presenter at various national and regional healthcare meetings.
Bob is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and received his Masters of Professional Accounting from University of Texas in Arlington.
Bob lives in Keller, Texas with his wife Katie and their four children.

Brett Alana Stanley is the Director of Wellness at Methodist Health System (MHS), one of the leading healthcare providers in Texas. A native of Dallas, Brett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. She then went on to teach English in Palencia, Spain for two years, where she honed her Spanish language skills.
Subsequently, Brett worked for the World Affairs Council, planning and executing official visits for diplomats from around the world. She also worked for Custom Caregivers which provides non-medical, in-home care services to the community.
In 2017, Brett joined Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) where she was responsible for developing health education and wellness programming for corporate partners. During her more than five-year tenure at BSWH, Brett progressed from wellness coordinator to wellness manager and implemented an employee engagement program, which supported more than 40,000 employees and beneficiaries.
In 2022, Brett was honored to join the MHS team, and she has fully embraced the compassionate culture the system boasts. In this role, she brings over a decade of well-being experience and a knack for creating creative content to empower others to thrive and advocate for their own health and wellness. Brett collaborates with the employee population as a whole to understand their needs and deploy a customized, engaging and forward-thinking program.
Brett resides in Dallas, Texas with her 7-year-old son, Elam. When she’s not talking passionately about well-being, she enjoys crocheting, dancing, and exploring the latest wellness trends.

Jamie Hill-Walters is the current President-Elect of the HFMA Lone Star Chapter. With 19 years in healthcare, Jamie executes strategies to grow and sustain revenue while helping hospitals achieve financial goals. She has worked with the largest healthcare systems in the US, many recognized in US News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals in the United States.” Most recently she was the Chief Revenue Officer at Alpha II, serving on the leadership team for 2 acquisitions and a strategic investment from TA Associates & Westview Capital Partners. Prior to Alpha II, Jamie held various leadership positions at Ensemble Health Partners and Healthcare Payment Specialists, acquired by TransUnion.

Dawn Zell Wright is a transformative executive leader with a demonstrated ability to align operations strategy with business goals, develop leaders, and drive action resulting in significant, sustainable organizational improvements.
By designing, creating, building, and implementing a full spectrum of high functioning, consistent, centralized, agile human resources services and teams that leverages best practices and standardizations designed to deliver best in class solutions, Dawn positions organizations to create incredible employee experiences, lead the market as a best place to work, and realize sustainable growth with financial excellence. Her strategic operations partnerships have proven to be a keystone in the unification of highly matrixed, growing healthcare systems, better positioning the organizations to fully realize their potential as highly reliable organizations for patient outcomes, employee experience and community impact.
Dawn joined CHRISTUS Health in November 2021 as System Vice President of Human Resources Operations. Before joining the CHRISTUS Health, Dawn served UPMC as its Vice President of Human Resources for the Northcentral Region of Pennsylvania and CommonSpirit Health as Catholic Health Initiatives Texas Division’s Director of Human Resources. As a healthcare early careerist, Dawn served as the Director of Human Resources for Artesia General Hospital in New Mexico where she developed a deep understanding and appreciation of the challenges faced in rural healthcare.
Dawn’s Human Resources expertise is complemented by her experience as an attorney. As a litigator and defense attorney, she received many peer-nominated awards and client accolades and was often recognized by the local judiciary for tackling tough issues adversely and disproportionately impacting minorities. As a law student, Dawn was a founding team member of The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Minority Issues, with a focused resolve of giving a voice to the voiceless by shedding light on issues affecting disadvantaged communities. Dawn’s passion for tackling tough issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging continues to motivate her. In this time of rapid change, Dawn is focused on removing artificial barriers to build a sustainable pipeline of diverse and inclusive healthcare leaders reflective of the communities served.
Dawn earned her undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science from Concordia University Texas, MBA from West Texas A&M, and Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.

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Breakfast with the President & CEO - Robert Walker, FACHE
2024-04-30 07:30 - 09:00 | Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children – Dallas, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX, 75219
Another great offering in our Breakfast with the CEO series!

Robert L. “Bob” Walker joined Scottish Rite for Children in 1979. He previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was named President/CEO in 2012. In his role, Bob is responsible for the overall strategic and operational direction of the organization and continuing its position as one of the top-ranked pediatric orthopedic centers in the world. He works closely with the Board of Trustees, medical staff and executive leadership to ensure that the highest degree of medical care is provided to our pediatric patients.
Bob has served on the board of the Texas Hospital Association and on its Executive and Audit committees. He is a past chairman of the Texas Hospital Association Foundation Board and was a member of the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board and the Children’s Hospital Association Public Policy Committee. Bob is past board chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council and served for many years on the Shelton School and Evaluation Center board, where he was also chairman. Bob serves on the executive committee of the BMW Dallas Marathon, and he is a member of the advisory boards of The Ronald McDonald House and Camp John Marc.
A native of Garland, Texas, Bob earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce) and his Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University. Bob has been honored by both Garland High School and Texas A&M University-Commerce as an Outstanding Alumnus and was awarded the Senior Leader award by the North Texas Chapter of the ACHE. He is a past recipient of the Dean Leonard A. Duce Award for Excellence in Healthcare, awarded by the Trinity University Department of Healthcare Administration, is a past recipient of the Dallas Father of the Year award, and a past recipient of the Anson Jones Award which is presented annually by the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation. Bob is a 33° Scottish Rite Mason and holds fellowship status in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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Combined Networking Blitz - Mentorship Program Orientation
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Abilene Christian University – Addison Campus, 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 800, Addison, TX, 75001
We’re excited to announce the combining of two events into one gathering, enabling our Networking Blitz participants to also connect with our 2024 ACHE of North Texas Mentorship Program participants.
We will start the evening with everyone gathered together for some fun networking activities, a brief showcasing of the ACHE of North Texas chapter and an exploration of how to maximize your ACHE membership experience. Then, as the night progresses, the two groups will separate with 1) the 2024 ACHENTX Mentors and Mentees having an orientation of this year’s Mentorship Program and 2) the Networking Blitz attendees continuing with some additional organized networking opportunities.
It’s going to be an evening filled with a lot of fun and TONS of networking! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Thanks to Abilene Christian University for hosting us at their Addison campus!

ACHE Multi-Chapter Healthcare Forum: Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Innovation
2024-05-09 08:00 - 2024-05-10 14:00 | Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
This event has been approved for up to 7.5 ACHE In Person Education Credits and 2.0 ACHE Qualified Credits.
Please join us for this first-ever two-day multi-chapter education conference being hosted by the ACHE of North Texas, East Texas ACHE Forum and Texas Midwest Healthcare Executives. During this event you will be able to earn up to 7.5 ACHE In Person Education Credits and 2.0 self-reported ACHE Qualified Credits. This will include five 1.5 hour breakout session panels (with 10 panel topics to choose from) – and two keynote presentations.
On Thursday evening, May 9, there will be an offsite After Hours Multi-Chapter Networking Reception. Your conference registration fee will include your access to this reception.
You’re not going to want to miss all this great education and these networking opportunities! Space is limited so be sure to register early – we fully expect this to become waitlisted very quickly.
We would like to thank our special hosts for this event: Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth for hosting us on their campus; Compass One Healthcare for providing the breakfasts and lunches for us; Aramark for hosting the Thursday night reception; and Texas Health Clearfork for providing the venue for the reception.

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Conference Agenda
Thursday, May 9
8-9am: Check-In & Breakfast
9-10am: Opening Keynote Presentation: Code Blue: Recognizing & Responding to Medical Identify Theft
Presented by: Kelle Slaughter; Senior Investigator; Federal Trade Commission (FTC),Southwest Region
10-10:30am: Break
10:30am-12pm: First Breakout Sessions
Option 1: Population Health Management: Access, Outcomes and Financial Implications
Moderator: Herron Mitchell, FACHE; Chief Operations Officer; Foremost Family Health Centers
Panelists:
Stephanie Copeland, MD, MBA, CPHQ, FAAP, CPXP; Regional Medical Director for Quality and Risk Adjustment; OptumCare North/West Texas Region, WellMed/USMD; National Medical Director – Quality Performance Management/Optum Clinical performance
Brian D. Jones, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP; Chief Medical Officer, Methodist Patient Centered ACO; VP of Value Based Care, Methodist Health System
Option 2: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in the Current Healthcare Environment
Moderator: Benson P. Chacko, FACHE; President; Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Panelists:
John Kott, FACHE, CMRP; Cook Children’s Health Care System
Cheryl Petersen, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC; Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer; Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth & Prosper
Cassandra Self, MSHA, FACHE, CMM; Program Director of Clinical Supply Services;Texas Health Resources
12-1pm: Lunch
1-2:30pm: Second Breakout Sessions
Option 1: The Role of Data and Advanced Analytics in Transforming Healthcare
Moderator: Nick Kagal, FACHE; Client Success; SpinSci Technologies
Panelists:
Dr. Mehmet Ayvaci; Associate Professor of Information Systems; University of Texas Dallas
Brian Kenjarski, MD, MBA, FACEP; SVP, Chief Medical Informatics Officer; Methodist Health System
Nitin Kunte; Senior Director; NTT
Option 2: Inclusive Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator: Michael Belkin, FACHE; Senior Vice President; Curative Clinical Search
Panelists:
Danielle Jenkins; CEO and Founder; NursingInstyle Consulting, PLLC
Nadine Nadal-Monforte, MPH, CPH; Director of Community Health Development; CHRISTUS Health
Ajith Pai, PharmD, FACHE; President; Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
2:30-3pm: Break
3-4:30pm: Third Breakout Sessions
Option 1: Behavioral Healthcare: Approaches to Increase Value for the Organization and Meet Community Needs
Moderator: Walter L. Taylor, PhD, FACHE; Chief Strategy Officer; North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Panelists:
Teneisha Kennard; Executive Director of Behavioral Health – Ambulatory Services; JPS Health Network
Sejal S. Mehta, MD MBA; President; Psychiatric Medical Associates in Plano
Matt Roberts; Chief Operations Officer; North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)
Option 2: Managing for Morale—Effective Management Techniques to Retain Your Staff
Moderator: Pamela Stoyanoff, MBA, CPA, FACHE; President & Chief Operating Officer; Methodist Health System
Panelists:
Kristen Dunlap; Corporate Human Resources Director; Methodist Health System
Kevin Johnson; Founder; Express Pros Training
Ed Marx; Author, “Voices of Innovation” & “Healthcare Digital Transformation;” Podcaster, “DGTL Voices;” Blogger, “CEO Unplugged”
5-7pm: After Hours Multi-Chapter Networking Reception (at Texas Health Clearfork)
Friday, May 10
7-8am: Breakfast
8-9:30am: Fourth Breakout Sessions
Option 1: Care for the Uninsured and Underinsured
Moderator: Richard G. Greenhill, DHA FACHE; Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Program; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Panelists:
Michael Malaise, DSc; Senior Vice President of Communications & External Relations; Parkland Health
Teneisha Kennard; Executive Director of Behavioral Health – Ambulatory Services; JPS Health Network
Joel Hunt; Acclaim Multispecialty Group
Option 2: Quality Management Systems: Ensuring High Quality Care
Moderator: Denise B. Elliott, FACHE, CLSSMBB; Quality Management Officer; VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network
Panelists:
Mark S. Schnitzer, MD, FACHE, CEC; Surgeon, Educator, Physician Advisor, Chief Medical Officer, Consultant, & Board Certified Executive Coach
Dr. Shernette R. Kydd, PE, PhD, MBA, CLSSMBB, CSSBB, CPHQ, LBC; Assistant Vice President of System Effectiveness; Cook Children’s Healthcare System
9:30-10am: Break
10-11:30am: Fifth Breakout Sessions
Option 1: Integrating the Principles of Patient-Centered Care
Moderator: Brett Lee, FACHE; President; Texas Health Frisco Hospital
Panelists:
Mass Cham, FACHE; Director of Lab & Pathology Operations; Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Sophia McRae, CPXP; Vice President of Standardization, Innovation & Experience; Compass One Healthcare
Stephanie Wells; Director of Patient Experience; Methodist Health System
Option 2: The Value of Developing and Implementing Alternative Care Models
Moderator: John P. Carter, MS, MBA, FACHE: Brand Ambassador; Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
Panelists:
Melissa Campenni; Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships; The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
Day-Vene Gilliam, FACHE; Staff Vice President of National Network Business Development; Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Belinda Tommey, BSN; Executive Director; Dallas Nephrology Associates
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch
12:30-2pm: Closing Keynote Presentation: Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations Overview and Highlights
Presented by: Jason Meadows; Special Agent in Charge, Dallas Region; HHS/Office of Inspector General
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After Hours Multi-Chapter Networking Reception
2024-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Texas Health Clearfork, 5400 Clearfork Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76109
Please join us for this special networking reception. If you are registered for the two-day ACHE Multi-Chapter Healthcare Forum, you do not need to register separtaely for this reception. If you would like to attend this reception only, please register here.
If you would like to learn more about or register for the ACHE Multi-Chapter Healthcare Forum, May 9 & 10, please click the respective link further below.
Space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Remember, if you are registering for the two-day conference, you do not need to register here/separately for this receiption.
A special thanks to Texas Health Clearfork and Aramark for hosting this reception!

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Learn More – Register for the Two Day ACHE Multi-Chapter Healthcare Forum, May 9 & 10

Brewing Success: Boba with AHLC
2024-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | 9 Rabbits Bakery, 2546 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX, 75229
Something is brewing… Join the AHLC (Asian Healthcare Leaders Community) of North Texas for a tea-rrific hour and get to know the leaders and fellow members. Learn more about our upcoming events and ways to get involved. The drinks are $5 for the event attendees. Have a sip at the AHLC table!

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Executive Exchange
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Haworth Showroom, 2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, 75201
A special ACHENTX event for those in positions at the Vice President level or higher.
As excitement continues to build, the Dallas-Fort Worth healthcare market is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With DFW selected to host 9 matches, which will be the equivalent of 9 SuperBowls, it is critical that our healthcare executive leaders are equipped with the knowledge and understanding regarding this impact to our industry. Join us as we hear how we got to this point, key takeaways for our industry, and what is deemed to be an economic impact that is expected to exceed $400 million in the summer of 2026. Please join us as we explore the impact this could have on our supply chain resources, emergency management systems, and beyond.
This will be our first-ever ACHENTX Executive Exchange where healthcare executives at the Vice President level and above will have a unique opportunity to come together and network with their peers.
Special guest, Monica Paul, Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission, will be joining us for a fireside chat, moderated by Felixia Colón, FACHE.

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As the Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission, Monica Paul plays an essential role in implementing bid strategies and marketing programs that enhance Dallas’ acquisition of sports competitions and events, including solicitation of Olympic, professional, collegiate and amateur sports.Paul also works closely with professional leagues, the NCAA, Olympic National Governing Bodies and amateur sports federations, promoting Dallas as a premier destination for events, conventions and meetings. Paul’s efforts proved instrumental in Dallas being named a Host City for FIFA World Cup 26 and securing nine matches during the tournament, more than any other market in 2026.
Prior to joining Visit Dallas in 2008, Paul was the Associate Director of Events at USA Volleyball, where she oversaw the international events for the USA Women’s and Men’s National Teams and served as Director of Competition for the 2007 National Senior Games in Louisville, Kentucky. Before that, Paul served as Director of International and Domestic Events for USA Taekwondo, and Director of Events, Marketing and Sponsorships for the Junior Volleyball Association of Austin.
Paul earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education at the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in Sports Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. She currently serves on the SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors, Cotton Bowl Classic Board of Directors, the Jason Witten’s SCORE Foundation Board of Directors, Women in Sports & Events (WISE) DFW Chapter Advisory Board, and the University of North Texas Sports Entertainment Management Industry Advisory Board. She was selected as the DCEO Non-profit and Corporate Citizenship Award Winner in Leadership Excellence in 2023, DCEO’s Dallas 500 in 2022, Women in Business honoree by Dallas Business Journal in 2020, and in 2015she was honored as one of Connect Sports’ Top IX Women in the Sport Tourism Industry.
Paul teaches Contemporary Issues in Sport Management at Southern Methodist University and is also a licensed real estate agent and realtor.

Felixia Colón, a native of Jacksonville, FL, brings over 25 years of healthcare experience to her role as a Senior Vice President with SCP Health. Ms. Colón leads SCP Health’s robust Telehealth Core Solutions for Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine Practices. She maintains oversight and overall accountability for her clients’ clinical performance, quality care, operational excellence, and financial stability.
Ms. Colón has served in various roles in the healthcare field. Her background includes development of a physician outreach program with a major health insurance carrier, managing multi-specialty and multi-site physician practices in emergency medicine, academic hospital medicine programs, private hospital medicine programs, transitional care medicine, Health/TeleNocturnist programs, and postacute practices (SNFs/LTACs).
Ms. Colón formerly served as Senior Vice President for one of the largest independent physician practices in Texas. While there, she was responsible for the oversight of the company’s operations, contracting, business development, marketing, recruiting, and healthcare payment reform programs, which included CMS’ Bundled Payment Care Initiative (BPCI) Program.
A graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Ms. Colón holds a Master of Business Administration, with a concentration in Management. She earned a Bachelor of Health Administration from the University of North Florida. She is also a Fellow and active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Currently, she serves as Immediate Past President of for the North Texas Chapter of ACHE. She has also served as an elected Board position with ACHENTX and as ACHENTX’s Vice-Chair for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Parking will be validated by our host, Haworth.

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Certified Lean Six Sigma 40-Hour Green Belt Certification Course
2024-07-08 18:00 - 2024-07-19 22:00 | Virtual
Class Dates & Times:
July 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 (6-10pm each night)
July 13 (8am-5pm)
July 15, 16, 17 & 19 (6-10pm each night)
Are you a certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt and want to become a Green Belt? This course is for you! You will continue to learn tools, methods, and techniques that will help you in eliminating wastes, errors, inefficiencies and defects from processes.
ACHE of North Texas is proud to present a 40-Hour Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Course
There are 5 Lean Six Sigma levels: White, Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black. The first level is the White Belt. It is the foundational course. Yellow Belt is the second level. The Yellow Belt course is required to be completed before the Green Belt course, as it teaches you the basics of how to use the Lean Six Sigma tools, methods, and techniques, and will help you to be more successful as a Green Belt, so you won’t be overwhelmed with information when starting out as a new Green Belt.
The Green Belt builds upon the foundations of what is learned in the White and Yellow Belt courses. You will learn how to bring together a team of Subject Matter Experts and use the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology to identify where the problems are, determine the root causes, and implement long-term, sustainable improvements to eliminate wastes, errors, inefficiencies, and defects from day-to-day processes. You will also learn basic statistics that will help you to use data to tell the story on how complex the problems are and will help you in putting long-term controls in place to keep the changes you have made from reverting to the previous state.
The 40-Hour Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification course was created with healthcare in mind. The scenarios and simulations that are discussed are from a healthcare perspective and were based on real-life process and quality improvement projects that had previously been successfully completed.
Lean and Six Sigma have been proven to be very successful methods to eliminate wastes, errors, inefficiencies, and defects for many, many years. You can apply these methods, tools, and techniques in your home and work lives. These courses are broken down by phases, Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. The course is 100% online, is coached/taught in live Zoom meetings by Certified Master Black Belt, Tanya Stinson. Tanya will support you throughout the entire course. Once the course is completed, there will be an online, open book exam that will be required to be completed. You must pass the certification exam with at least a 70 to get your LSSGB certificate.
What’s included:

Discuss Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, as well as other tools, techniques, and methods
Simulated Healthcare Environment and Healthcare Project Examples Based on Real-Life Projects That Were Completed
Statistical Analysis Training and Application
Online Course Lessons and Quizzes
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course e-book
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Toolkit
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate via Email
Live Coach Instruction and Support Throughout the Entire Course
100% Success Rate

Course Coach/Instructor: Tanya Stinson, MHQS, CLSSMBB, MCBA, CRP
Founder/CEO/Master Consultant of Leaning Towards Change, LLC
Supervisor of Data Governance at Texas Health Resources
Virtual Platform: Zoom

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Tanya Stinson is very passionate about Performance/Process Improvement and Change Management. Her Motto is “Changing the World, One Improvement at a Time.” Tanya is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt has a Master’s degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety, a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, and 15+ years’ experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring professionals in completing Lean Six Sigma, Quality, Compliance, Risk and Safety initiatives. Tanya has well-rounded and knowledgeable skill sets, as she has worked in various industries, such as mining, utilities, manufacturing, technology, and healthcare. Tanya is passionate about helping others by sharing with them what she has learned and helping to create positive changes within any organization.

Tanya has been working for Texas Health Resources since June 2017. Currently, she is a Supervisor of Data Governance Support for Texas Health Resources. Tanya was a Performance Engineer/Coach for Texas Health Resources for 4 years. To help others to grow on their PI journeys, Tanya started a woman owned small business in 2000 called Leaning Towards Change, LLC. Since moving to the DFW area and starting her small business, Tanya has successfully coached and certified over 100 White Belts, over 500 Yellow Belts, and over 100 Green Belts. Below are just a few of her awards/accolades:

Womelle Magazine: She’s Possible – Top 25 Female Influencers of 2023
2020 ACHE of North Texas Mentor of the Year
Trailblazer Award – Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 2018 for Blood Culture Contamination Reduction Project
Quality Award (2) – Texas Health Fort Worth, 2019 for Neonatal Extubation Process Improvement Project and “Let’s Get Moving” Patient Ambulation Improvement Project
Discoverer Award – Texas Health Resources, 2019 for ED Discharge Scheduling Improvement Project
Transformer Award – Texas Health Resources, 2020 for Interventional Radiology Throughput Improvement Project

Outside of work, Tanya is a wife and mother of 4 handsome young men. She loves to fish, go camping, and loves classic cars!
Tanya is thankful that you have chosen to read about her accomplishments, and she looks forward to helping you on your PI journey! She hopes you will love Process/Performance Improvement and Change Management as much as she does!

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2024 Better Together
2024-07-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Vizient, 290 East John W Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX, 75062
Join us for an evening dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare industry. Hosted by the North Texas chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHENTX) and Vizient Inc. This networking event brings together healthcare professionals , advocates, and allies committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable healthcare landscape.
Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about driving positive change in healthcare. To recognize this essential collaboration, ACHE of North Texas’ Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee has coordinated this event with local chapters of healthcare organizations with one mission – we are ‘’Better Together.” The National Association for Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE), the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE), Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ), and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) along with ACHENTX and it’s Asian Healthcare Leaders Community of North Texas (AHLC) and Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network (WHEN), will co-host a reception for members of these organizations and others who are interested in learning more about the individual and collective work of these groups.
Together, let’s celebrate diversity, amplify underrepresented voices, and work towards building a more inclusive healthcare system for all.
Keynote Presentation by:

Therese Gopaul-Robinson, MPH
Owner President
The Therese GR Company
Therese Gopaul-Robinson is a leadership consultant and dynamic keynote speaker, with more than 20 years of experience in enhancing organizational cultures.She is known for inspiring leaders and teams to move beyond the unique challenges of their industry and overcome limiting beliefs to level-up their skills and embrace new opportunities to excel.
Therese specializes in helping teams improve outcomes through streamlined internal processes, creating clear production and quality goals, and implementing training programs.She also partners with leaders for development opportunities that will mitigate crises, resulting in stronger, more productive teams.

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Participating Organizations/Networks/Communities:
AHLCNTX:
The Asian Healthcare Leaders Community of NTX aims to increase representation of Asian-Americans in healthcare leadership in various healthcare settings and at all career stages. The AHLCNTX community addresses this mission through targeted education, networking, casual conversations, publications, social media spotlights and community visibility initiatives designed to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.
HFMA:
HFMA is the nation’s leading membership organization for healthcare financial management executives and leaders. More than 34,000 members, ranging from CFOs to controllers to accountants consider HFMA a respected thought leader on top trends and issues facing the healthcare industry. HFMA members can be found in all areas of the healthcare system including hospitals, managed care organizations, physician practices, accounting firms and insurance companies.
HIMSS:
Healthcare Information Management Systems Society is a professional organization for healthcare and IT professionals providing leadership, professional development, education, and networking opportunities. The Mission of HIMSS is to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology.
NALHE:
The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice. NALHE was founded in 2005 to increase senior-level Latino/Latina representation in hospitals and health systems in the United States. Our goal is to create a future workforce of highly talented Latino/Latina healthcare executives who can meet the challenge of delivering and improving healthcare in our diverse communities.
NAHSE:
The National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) is a non-profit association of Black health care executives founded in 1968 for the purpose of promoting the advancement and development of Black health care leaders, and elevating the quality of health care services rendered to minority and underserved communities. NAHSE’s purpose is to ensure greater participation of minority groups in the health field. Its basic objective is to develop and maintain a strong viable national body to effectively have input in the national health care delivery system.
NTAHQ:
The North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ) is committed to excellence in healthcare through developing and promoting professional expertise in the art and science of healthcare quality. Additionally, NTAHQ provides opportunity for collaboration with area colleagues.
WHEN:
Our ACHE of North Texas Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network (WHEN) started in 2018 – offering educational and networking opportunities specifically geared toward women working in and around the healthcare industry. These programs include our popular annual Women’s Conferences and annual Women’s Breakfasts – and other periodic gatherings spread throughout the year as well.
Also attending, Vizient’s DNA Groups:
Ability @ Vizient
Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Allies @ Vizient
Black @ Vizient
Dimensions @ Vizient
Hispanic/ Latinx @ Vizient
Pride @ Vizient
Veterans @ Vizient
Women @ Vizient

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After Hours Networking Event - Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles
2024-07-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Globe Life Field, Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX, 76011
Join us for a casual evening at the ballpark and enjoy a fantastic view of the game from the suite of our host, SBL Architecture, Inc., while the Rangers take on the Baltimore Orioles.
Complimentary foods and beverages will be provided by SBL.
The suite will be open to guests at 6:30 PM, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS, SO REGISTER TODAY!!!

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A big thanks to SBL Architecture for their ongoing support of ACHENTX and for hosting this event for us!
SBL Architecture, Inc. is a healthcare architectural, interior design and planning/consulting firm located in Arlington, Texas. Since 1994, SBL has worked on thousands of projects — with extensive experience in new construction, expansion, master planning and rehabilitation of older healthcare facilities. Healthcare design is their focus and their passion.

Crushing It, Personally and Professionally!
2024-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Crush It! Sports Lounge, 401 West State Highway 114, Grapevine, TX, 76051
Do you have a colleague who isn’t an ACHE member, but you think they would enjoy all the organization has to offer?
Are you thinking about joining ACHE?
Please join us for an evening of fun and games at Crush It Sports & Social Lounge on Tuesday, July 23rd. Come and play either golf, dodgeball, or basketball, network with other healthcare careerists, and learn about the benefits of joining the North Texas chapter of ACHE. Tickets are $30 per person which includes appetizers, games, and one beverage. If you’re a current member and bring a prospective member to the event, your ticket is $20 – and prospective members attend for free.

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The Business of Healthcare
2024-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | University of Texas at Dallas – Jindal School of Management Building, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX, 75080
ACHE of North Texas is pleased to bring back this special networking and educational event! The program will showcase companies from various healthcare-oriented businesses which support the business of healthcare outside of the four walls of a hospital or health system. This event will expose attendees to the vast market outside of a hospital, but very relevant within the healthcare industry such as: Marketing, Consulting, Support Services, Patient Engagement, Practice Management, Architecture, Law, Provider Staffing, etc.
The event space will have tables set up for attendees, and each table will have a panelist present. The table presenters will be discussing how their professions touch healthcare, trends and innovations in their fields, and about their personal leadership journey. After each iteration, the panelists/presenters will switch tables and speak to a new attendee group. The event will also include an open networking session at the end, enabling attendees to further visit with the presenters and network with other ACHENTX Members.
This is not a job fair, rather an opportunity to broaden perspectives and understand how professional businesses support our local healthcare ecosystem.
Light hors d’oeuvres will be available.
Thanks to UTD Naveen Jindal School of Management for hosting this event!
Date: Friday, July 26
Time: 1-4pm
Location: University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
Executive Dining Room800 West Campbell Road Richardson, TX 75080
Presenters:
Jason Aboujeib
Health Principal
HDR
John Henry
Chief Growth Officer – Medical
Access Telecare
Scott Hurst, FACHE
President & CEO
Patient Physicians Network

Albert Karam
Vice President, Data Strategy & Analytics
Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation
Evie Lalangas
Senior Attorney
Bradley

Jason McClaren
Advisory Member
Go Heroes
Mary McDaniel
Client Partner – Health Sciences
Cognizant

Sam McKeon
Director, Unit III
Crothall/Compass One Healthcare
Raymond Romo, MBA
Senior Vice President
SCP Health

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Speakers Bios:
A Health Principal in HDR’s Dallas studio, Jason Aboujeib brings more than 20 years of experience and passion for delivering exceptional health projects. Working closely with project teams he is committed to achieving client visions by encouraging collaboration between team members and elevating each person’s unique skills. Jason is a leader who builds robust client relationships and inspires project teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for HDR and our clients regionally and abroad.

John Henry serves as chief growth officer for Access TeleCare’s medical specialty service lines. He oversees Access TeleCare’s sales and revenue strategy.

William Scott Hurst, MBA, FACHE is currently the President & CEO of Patient Physician Network (PPN), one of the largest IPA’s in North Texas with over 680 members encompassing multi-specialty physicians and providers ranging from Pediatrics to Neurosurgery. In this role, he works with teams of dedicated physicians, staff, and caregivers to advance independent medicine by driving both clinical and financial integration, value-based care initiatives, and seeking ways to reduce cost in the provision of care.
Scott is known as an accomplished leader with over 20+ years of experience in Physician Alignment, Contracting, Quality & Performance Improvement, Hospital & Clinical Operations, Provider Recruitment, Patient Experience and Value-Based Care Operations.
Before being recruited to PPN in April 2020, Scott served as an Executive Director overseeing operations in Texas and Louisiana for naviHealth, an industry leader in value-based care operations for health systems and health plans servicing Medicare patients.
Over his career, Scott has been blessed to serve as a Project Leader at Methodist Health System; the Senior Director of Physician Networks at Children’s Health in Dallas; a Director of Physician Alignment at CHRISTUS Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi, TX and as a consultant for over 10 years to hospitals in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Alaska. In addition, Scott had the honor of serving as the President of the North Texas chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives in 2020
Scott completed his Bachelor of Arts and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Drury University (1995 / 1997) in Springfield, MO while working in the Athletic Department in Sports Information & Event Management. When he is not at work, Scott can be found hanging out with his wife Erica who is a research nurse at Texas Oncology, getting updates from his 21-year-old daughter who just finished her junior year at the Savannah College of Art & Design, listening to live music around the Metroplex or refereeing high school basketball for the North Texas Basketball Officials Association.

Albert Karam is the VP of Data Strategy and Analytics for Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation, a nonprofit data science and technology company in Dallas Texas. He is a mathematician by trade with a Masters in Mathematics, Business Analytics and MBA with a healthcare administration concentration all from UTD. With over a decade of healthcare analytics experience in both the hospital and payor spaces, Albert oversees all Data Science and predictive modeling for PCCI. Having implemented over a dozen predictive models for health systems, payors, and community, Albert is dedicated to using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to help underserved populations.

Evie Lalangas brings an insider’s perspective to healthcare and business services matters. Having worked for health-related nonprofits and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, she not only understands the legal issues surrounding the healthcare industry, but also the policy and business concerns. Her unique vantage point gives her an intimate understanding of her clients’ perspectives and enables her to help them achieve their goals in the healthcare field and beyond. She is Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Evie’s clients include hospitals, surgery centers, behavioral health providers, provider staffing companies, home health and hospice agencies, pharmacies, medical device companies, laboratories and other ancillary service providers. Clients rely on her to handle the broad range of issues that arise while operating a healthcare business, which inevitably include regulatory considerations to ensure compliance with complex state and federal fraud and abuse laws, billing and reimbursement compliance, privacy considerations, and shepherding and negotiating transactions to make necessary business modifications, including mergers and acquisitions. More specifically, Evie counsels on fraud and abuse laws including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, HIPAA, the Sunshine Act and other state and federal laws.
Evie earned her B.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University and her J.D. and M.P.H. in Health Policy from St. Louis University.

Jason McClaren is a distinguished speaker and the current leader of Go Heroes, an organization dedicated to supporting the welfare and advancement of first responders and veterans. With a rich background in military service, Jason brings a unique perspective on leadership, resilience, and teamwork, crucial traits in both military and healthcare environments. His transition from a decorated military career to a motivational leader has been driven by a passion for service and a deep commitment to improving the lives of those who serve our communities.

Hi, I’m Mary McDaniel, representing Cognizant, an ACHENTX platinum sponsor, and global leader in technology and engineering innovation. Texas is a major hub for Cognizant across several industries including healthcare. Our focus for the DFW healthcare community is to help hospitals and health plans incorporate digital advancements, including AI, that redefine how they operate, administer care, and impact the communities they serve. We have developed a wide range of capabilities both “inside and outside” the walls of the hospital. Examples include:

Designing digital frameworks necessary for generative AI adoption across the enterprise and developing use case bots for care management or operational efficiency
Building digital networks that can identify and connect providers with patients in marginalized communities, enabling hospitals to “reach patients where they are”
Automating technology to improve patient experience, staff burnout, streamline reporting, and quality assurance
Incorporating a health equity framework including SDoH and DEI data that is measurable and sustainable, impacting population health and community assessment goals
Reimagining customer experience from check-in thru discharge planning/tracking and call center redesign

I’m a healthcare career veteran and I’ve helped rural, community and large health systems build more equitable, transparent, and accessible networks of care. I’m excited to have the opportunity to share my experiences and thought leadership with the ACHENTX community and have regular access to the best barbecue, Margaritas and nicest people!

My name is Sam McKeon, I’m 28 years old, and currently work for Crothall Healthcare, a nation-wide provider of contract healthcare support services. I am currently serving as the Director of Patient Transport Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.
I started my journey here from the ground up as a patient transporter in 2019, taking on several departmental leadership roles over the years before landing in my current position in 2023, directing an operation that responds to over 150,000 patient transport requests annually.
With an education background in organic chemistry, I initially applied for the patient transporter job hoping to gain some hands-on hospital experience to support what I thought would be an exciting career on the clinical side of healthcare. As I was presented with more advanced leadership opportunities within my organization, I realized how much I enjoyed the business and operations work I was doing, and ultimately decided to change my education and career focus to support the impactful and fulfilling work that I was doing on the administrative side of healthcare.

Raymond Romo has more than twenty-five years of experience implementing strategies to improve cash flow, mitigate bad debts and enhance overall financial health through comprehensive analysis and optimization of current guidelines and procedures within the healthcare industry.

Breakfast with the President - Juan M. Fresquez, Jr.
2024-07-30 07:30 - 09:00 | Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 2700 E Broad Street, Mansfield, TX, 76063
Date: Tuesday, July 30
Time: 7:30-9am
Location: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
2700 East Broad Street
Mansfield, TX 76063
Juan Fresquez Jr., MBA, is a distinguished figure in healthcare leadership and civic engagement, currently serving as President of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center within the Methodist Health System. With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades in acute care hospital management, Juan has honed his expertise in operations, leadership, physician relations, cost management, quality and process improvement, compliance, clinical quality management, and customer service.
Under his guidance, Methodist Mansfield attained the esteemed 5-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2020. Notably, Juan played a pivotal role in the inauguration of Methodist’s first de novo ambulatory surgery center on the Methodist Mansfield campus in August 2020. Additionally, he assumed the presidency of Methodist Midlothian Medical Center upon its establishment in November 2020.
Prior to his tenure with the Methodist Health System, Juan held key executive roles with Tenet Healthcare, where he significantly enhanced patient satisfaction, quality of care, and financial performance in both the Texas and Arizona markets.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Juan is deeply committed to his family, having been happily married to his wife, Carla, for 35 years and raising three accomplished children together. He is an active participant in the Mansfield community, dedicating his time and expertise to various chamber, economic development, and community boards.

Juan has always been committed to serving his community and promoting public welfare. In May 2024, he will take his dedication to the next level by being sworn in as the Mansfield City Councilman Place 4. His decision to join the council is a testament to his unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for all residents of Mansfield. Through his compassionate leadership and civic responsibility, Juan hopes to make a positive impact on his community and serve as a role model for others to follow.

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After Hours Networking Event - Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox
2024-08-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Globe Life Field, Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX, 76011
Join us for a casual evening at the ballpark and enjoy a fantastic view of the game from the suite of our host, SBL Architecture, Inc., while the Rangers take on the Boston Red Sox.
Complimentary foods and beverages will be provided by SBL.
The suite will be open to guests at 6:30 PM, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS, SO REGISTER TODAY!!!
A big thanks to SBL Architecture for their ongoing support of ACHENTX and for hosting this event for us!
SBL Architecture, Inc. is a healthcare architectural, interior design and planning/consulting firm located in Arlington, Texas. Since 1994, SBL has worked on thousands of projects — with extensive experience in new construction, expansion, master planning and rehabilitation of older healthcare facilities. Healthcare design is their focus and their passion.

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After Hours Networking Event - ACHENTX & HLA
2024-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 | The Constellation Club, 5215 North O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 2600, 26th Floor, Irving, TX, 75039
Join us for an after-hours networking event at the Constellation Club in Las Colinas! Located on the 26th floor of the Towers at Williams Square, enjoy breathtaking views of the Dallas skyline while indulging in drinks and appetizers, and meeting other DFW healthcare professionals. This event is a fantastic networking opportunity and is being co-hosted by the Healthcare Leaders Association of North Texas (HLA).

Please note, onsite parking will be user pay at $12 per car.

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Navigating Key Legislative Issues Facing Healthcare Leaders
2024-08-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
This panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits.
Numerous public policy and legislative issues around healthcare delivery and public health affect healthcare organizations and demand involvement of their leaders to respond and adjust organizational policies and procedures. These issues often relate to improving population health, access and coverage through Medicaid and other programs, improving value, addressing consumer issues and workforce shortages, and more. Learning these issues and being involved in policy and organizational responses is important for healthcare leaders, regardless of how directly they may be involved.

Moderator:
Becky Tucker
SVP Channel Integration
Texas Health Resources
Panelists:
Aaron Bujnowski, FACHE
Managing Director & Transformative Strategy Lead
Health Industry Group | Health Systems Practice
Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC
Dr. Randy Pilgrim
Enterprise CMO
SCP Health

Katherine Yoder, MBA
Vice President of Government Relations
Parkland Health & Hospital System

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Speakers’ Bios:

Aaron Bujnowski is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal’s Healthcare Industry Group. With nearly two decades of dedicated experience in the healthcare industry, he is known as a transformative healthcare strategist, empowering health systems and their leaders to attain sustainable competitive advantage.
Mr. Bujnowski executes innovative approaches to enterprise strategy, value-based care (VBC), service lines, partnerships, corporate development and M&A.
Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Bujnowski spent more than four years as a Director and Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) Lead at Chartis, a U.S. healthcare consulting firm. He collaborated with integrated delivery networks to conceive and implement critical strategies and played a pivotal role in launching Chartis’ Private Equity (PE) practice, which assists PE firms to make informed buy- or sell-side decisions and optimize value within their portfolio companies. Previously, Mr. Bujnowski served as the System Chief Strategy Officer of Texas Health Resources, a ~$5 billion integrated health system in Dallas-Fort Worth, developing and executing enterprise-wide strategies. His purview included acute, post-acute, ambulatory, physician, consumer and value-based approaches. Mr. Bujnowski began his career with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as a core member of its strategy and healthcare practices. He also played a pivotal role in founding BCG’s private equity practice.
Mr. Bujnowski earned a bachelor’s degree (honors) and a master’s degree in chemical engineering with a biomedical emphasis from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He earned an MBA (highest honors) from The University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Bujnowski is currently a candidate to receive a Doctor of Science in Healthcare Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is President of the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and was honored as Fellow.

Dr. Randy Pilgrim provides executive oversight for SCP Health’s clinical practices, including systems that deliver clinical excellence, minimize risk, and provide key results for patients and clinicians. He leads SCP’s efforts in health care policy, industry relations and advocacy, working to foster an effective, sustainable system of acute, unscheduled care. Dr. Pilgrim completed medical school and residency at the University of Minnesota. He has served in emergency medicine practice and leadership roles for over 30 years, and is regularly involved with health policy issues at state and national levels. His actuarial background, analytical skills, and practical experiences combine with clinical expertise to balance patient care demands, clinician’s needs, and key business concerns. During four terms as Chair of the Board for the ED Practice Management Association (EDPMA), he represented members that impact over half of the ED visits in the nation, addressing legislative and regulatory measures that affect quality emergency care. He chairs EDPMA’s Federal Health Policy Committee, and co-chaired ACEP’s Task Force on Alternative Payment Models. He serves as a faculty member for ACEP’s ED Director Academy, and has lectured with the IOM’s workshop series, “Hospital-Based Emergency Care, At the Breaking Point”. As faculty for ACEP’s Scientific Assembly and ED Director Academy, Dr. Pilgrim has been honored twice as a Speaker of the Year.

Becky Tucker currently serves as the system senior vice president of Channel Integration for Texas Health Resources (THR). In her current role she oversees key strategic and operational initiatives for the health system including business growth, business continuity, patient family experience, transformational management, design and deployment, joint venture partnerships, the THR call center, patient navigation, the central staffing office, patient logistics center, police, security, and system emergency management.
Becky most recently served as the president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth and Clearfork. As president, Becky led the overall management and strategic programming of Texas Health Southwest and Clearfork hospital operations which consists of 263 combined critical, medical, surgical, and emergency beds, 1,400 employees, 650 active medical professionals and almost 100 volunteers.
Becky served as vice president of Integrated Health Campuses (IHCs) at Texas Health Resources. As vice president of IHCs, Becky led the overall management of Texas Health Resources’ Integrated Health Campuses (IHC) operations and oversaw the alignment and evolution of all IHC care integration across the continuum. Centers included site-specific combinations of ambulatory surgical services, outpatient diagnostic imaging, emergency care and/or urgent care, rehabilitation/therapy services including cardiac rehabilitation, outpatient behavioral care services, chronic disease management, health behavior education and well-being services.
Becky served as administrator of Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness Burleson, oversaw Texas Health Harris Methodist physician timeshares in Saginaw, Keller and Burleson and managed the development of Texas Health’s second IHC, Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness Willow Park in Parker County, which opened in January of 2015.
Becky has been a part of the Texas Health family for 23 years. She first worked as an administrative assistant in the Medical Staff Affairs office of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. While working at Texas Health Plano full-time, Becky completed graduate work in business and healthcare administration. She transitioned into a healthcare administrative residency position at Texas Health Fort Worth where she continued her fellowship.
In 2006, Becky transitioned to director of ambulatory clinics and physician services where she was responsible for the Assisted Reproductive Technology Service, Executive Health program and physician referral development.
In 2007, Becky began development of Texas Health Burleson. As administrator of Texas Health Burleson, she and her team signed more than 2,000 members to its fitness center, achieved patient satisfaction scores for Likelihood to Recommend in the top 5 percent of the nation, and secured Joint Commission accreditation for all new services, College of American Pathologists Commission on Laboratory accreditation, American College of Radiologists accreditation for MRI and CT, and chest pain accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.
Becky earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a minor in biological science from The University of Texas at Austin. She also holds master’s degrees in health care administration and business administration from Texas Woman’s University.
Becky is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a board member for the Fort Worth Leukemia and Lymphoma Society where she also serves on the executive leadership committee for the Visionary of the Year campaign. Becky was the 2023 Tarrant County American Heart Association Go Red co-chair. She is a past board member of the United Way of Tarrant County, former chair of United Way of Tarrant County Young Leaders Society, past board member and vice chair for the Alzheimer’s Association of North Central Texas. Plus, Becky served as the president of her local early childhood PTA for three years.
In addition, Becky is a Fellow with the Texas Hospital Association (THA) and the past chair for THA’s Leadership Development Council. In 2012, Modern Healthcare named Becky as one of it’s Up and Comers in Healthcare. In 2014 she was selected as one of Fort Worth Business Press’ 40 Under 40 and was awarded the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s Young Healthcare Executive of the Year award. Lastly, in 2019 Tucker was awarded the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fort Worth Woman of the Year and was recognized as a Fort Worth Business Press Healthcare Hero in 2020.
Becky is enjoying parenthood with her husband, Toby. Her son Tavin is 11 and daughter Landon is 6. Becky, Toby, Tavin, and Landon spend as much time as possible outside with their dog Whiskey.

Katherine Yoder has served as Vice President of Government Relations for Parkland Health & Hospital System since October 2012. In her role, she oversees the development and implementation of local, state and federal public policy efforts for the health system. Prior to joining Parkland, Katherine spent more than 15 years working at the Texas Capitol in both the legislative and executive branches. She served as an advisor on health policy to former Governor Rick Perry for four years and provided budget and policy recommendations to the Governor on health and human services-related issues including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), child welfare and long-term care.
Prior to working for the Governor’s Office, she was a senior policy analyst for the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services and a Chief of Staff for a House member.
Katherine holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas and has an undergraduate degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Leadership
2024-08-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
This panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credits.

Ethical challenges arise in all aspects of healthcare and service, from the bedside to the boardroom. Hospital leaders and boards set the ethical compass of the organization by making decisions about priorities, policies, and resource allocation as they determine the best ways to meet the needs of their communities, while respecting their staff and the populations they serve. Understanding the expanding paradigm of planning, creating, and maintaining an ethical healthcare organization is crucial to help identify strategies for implementing ethics initiatives within your own organization. Healthcare leaders must “walk the talk” and demonstrate their commitment to ethics throughout their organization.
Moderator:
Matt Richardson, FACHE
Director of Public Health
Denton County
Panelists:
Jennifer Schroeder
SVP Deputy General Council
Texas Health Resources
Katie Beta Heeter
Experienced Healthcare Executive

Speakers’ Bios:

Katie Heeter, FACHE, has over 20 years of experience in health care human resources executive leadership. She has a passion and ability to deliver outstanding results by accelerating organizational outcomes through people. Katie most recently served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources Strategic Business Services for Baylor Scott and White Health leading the system’s human resources strategies for nearly 50,000 employees across over 1,000 sites of care, including 51 hospitals. Prior to her relocation to Texas, Katie most recently served in key human resources executive roles in the Chicago market at Advocate Aurora Health.
She has served as a workforce development board leader at state and regional levels, cultivating the local workforce by connecting community constituents with business partners. Katie’s participation on boards serving children and young adults further fulfills her passion for improving the lives of others within the community.
Katie received her master’s degree in business management from Northern Illinois University and bachelor’s degree in business from Eastern Illinois University. Credentialed as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, she is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and an alumna of WTW’s CHRO Cornerstone Program.

Dr. Matt Richardson was appointed as the Director of Public Health for Denton County in the summer of 2014. Dr. Richardson previously served as Director with the City of Amarillo and Potter/Randall Counties for 9 years. Dr. Richardson has authored peer-reviewed publications, testified to the Texas Legislature regarding public health issues and continues to advocate for public health practice and resources for Denton County and the state of Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Abilene Christian University and both Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Public Health from the University of North Texas. He is currently board certified and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. Richardson also serves as an accreditation site reviewer for public health programs in universities across the US. Matt lives in Argyle with his wife of 24 years and their two daughters.

Jennifer Schroeder is Vice President of Legal Services with Texas Health Resources. She is a board certified health care attorney and focuses primarily on health care operational and regulatory issues and transactions. She manages the team of attorneys that supports health care and business operations across the enterprise. She has practiced law for 26 years.

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Cocktails with the Chiefs
2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Health Wildcatters, 3000 Pegasus Park Drive #Suite 1330, Dallas, TX, 75247
Please join us for our always popular Cocktails with the Chiefs event where we will hear from some of our prominent healthcare leaders from across the DFW Metroplex. We are excited to learn about upcoming initiatives, innovations and what the future of healthcare delivery looks like for our healthcare institutions and communities across North Texas. You won’t want to miss this one.
Moderator:
Will Maddox
Senior Writer for D CEO Magazine
Editor of D CEO Healthcare
Panelists:
Carmen Bowling, DNP, RN
Senior Vice President, Women & Infant Specialty Health Division
Parkland Health
Jason Cave
Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
VA North Texas
Winjie Miao
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Texas Health Resources
John Phillips
President
Methodist Dallas Medical Center

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Speakers’ Bios:
Dr. Carmen Bowling has more than 32 years of nursing experience in women’s and children’s services. She has progressive executive leadership experience and has served as a legal nurse consultant. Additionally, she has developed and mentored young adults from immigrant families to become future leaders in the workforce. Dr Bowling is a visionary leader who has a passion for improving health outcomes for all women.
Dr. Bowling received her BSN and MSN from Wright State University in Ohio. She completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Oh. She is an active member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, National Association of Hispanic Nurses and sits on the Nursing Advisory Board for Duquesne University School of Nursing in Pittsburg, Pa.
In her current role, Dr. Bowling works to support improving access to care for pregnant and non-pregnant women, including expanding that care beyond the walls of Parkland. She and her team have several initiatives to support the WISH patients including the implementation of Respectful Maternal Care, building a doula program, and addressing mental health needs for pregnant and non-pregnant women.
Dr. Bowling considers herself incredibly honored to be at Parkland and lucky to be able to represent the Division of Women & Infants. She believes it is important to be present and accountable for everything that we do, and to help who we can with what we can. She reminds all of us that Connection is what makes our time here together better. She is the mom of three wonderful young adult children, and she is excited about her first grandbaby boy on the way.
As the executive medical center director of the nation’s second-largest VA health care system, Mr. Jason Cave oversees health care services for almost 206,000 enrolled Veterans in 38 Texas counties and two southern Oklahoma counties, with an operating budget of $1.8 billion and 6,600 employees.
Mr. Cave has held key leadership positions within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since he joined in 2011 as a Presidential Management Fellow. He has served VA Medical Centers of all complexity levels across three different VISNs and VA Central Office. Additionally, he has performed in various capacities, including health systems specialist, financial manager, general attorney, public affairs officer, and emergency manager. Before his appointment, Mr. Cave detailed as the interim medical center director for VA South Texas Health Care System, VISN 17, San Antonio, Texas, from June 2022 to January 2023.
Mr. Cave graduated from VISN 4’s Leadership Development Institute Class in 2013, VA’s Leadership VA Class in 2016, and VHA’s Health Care Leadership Development Program class in 2019. He holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of New Mexico and a Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law in Akron, Ohio, including certificates in trial advocacy and dispute resolution.

Will Maddox is the senior writer for D CEO magazine and the editor of D CEO Healthcare. He’s written about healthcare fraud, Texas healthcare policy innovation, leadership, and the future of healthcare in North Texas.
Will was just recently recognized by the Texas Hospital Association for his story about Dale Okorodudu, MD and his work around diversifying the medical profession.

Winjie Tang Miao serves as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Texas Health Resources. In her role, Miao is charged with fostering the evolution of the system’s core services and developing an integrated, high-performance delivery network that is consumer focused. She oversees Texas Health’s Hospital Channel, physicians’ group and ambulatory and virtual care services, along with clinical excellence and network navigation functions.
Prior to assuming the chief operating officer position, Miao served as Texas Health’s chief experience officer, leading the organization in elevating the needs and preferences of consumers. With a focus on moving beyond episodic sick care to provide consumers a lifetime of health and well-being, Miao expanded access to services by opening new channels of care delivery when, where and how patients prefer. She led the organization’s Connected Health strategy and implementation and was integral in developing capabilities around data and insights, virtual patient experiences and customer relationship management competencies.
Miao joined Texas Health in 2000 as an administrative resident at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and served in a progression of leadership roles, including opening Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance as its inaugural president. She joined the system leadership team in 2015 as senior vice president of system integration and innovation and was instrumental in creating Reliable Care Blueprinting™, Texas Health’s approach to care design to deliver a safe, reliable and quality experience in every consumer encounter.
A biomedical engineering graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Miao also earned a master’s degree in healthcare administration, with a concentration in financial management and quality management, from the University of North Carolina.
John Phillips, FACHE, serves as president of Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Since stepping into the role in 2018, Phillips has guided the hospital through accomplishments including recruitment of additional medical staff members to meet the growing needs of the hospitals service area, further development of the Da Vinci minimally invasive surgical program, established the MHS Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program and numerous hospital expansion and renovation projects providing the hospital’s patients access to high-quality healthcare services. Under his direction, Methodist Dallas has received accreditations as an American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Facility, ENA ED Lantern Award, Level I Trauma re-designation and Level III maternal and neonatal intensive care designation.
Phillips has been a member of the Methodist Health System family since 2011. Philips served seven years as president of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, a 254-bed non-profit acute care hospital. Under his leadership in Mansfield, the hospital achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing and opened the $118-million Amon G. Carter Foundation Heart and Vascular Center as well as a new patient tower and $11.8-million professional office building.
Prior to joining Methodist, Phillips served as Chief Operating Officer at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System in Texarkana and Chief Operating Officer at Davis Regional Medical Center in North Carolina.
Phillips earned a Bachelors in Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern, an MBA from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University. Outside of his role at Methodist Dallas, Phillips and his wife enjoy family vacations, hiking and traveling.

ACHENTX-NTAHQ/ACHENTX Mentorship Program Networking & Educational Event
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Moody Outpatient Center at Parkland Hospital, 5151 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75235, United States
For this special networking and educational event, we are bringing together the members of ACHE of North Texas (ACHENTX), the members of North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ) – with a special invite going to the mentors and mentees of ACHENTX’s 2024 Mentorship Program. All are welcome!
Panel Moderator:
Jason McClaren (Veteran, US Air Force)
Executive Director
Go Heroes Inc.
Panelists:
Crystal Brown
Vice President Operations/COO
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Tanya Stinson, HQS, CLSSMBB, MCBA, CRP
Founder/CEO/Master Consultant of Leaning Towards Change, LLC
Supervisor of Data Governance at Texas Health Resources
Mike Vogel
Manager of Corporate Talent Acquisition
Baylor Scott & White Health

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Speakers’ Bios:
Crystal V. Brown, MBA, a native of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX. In this capacity, she spearheads service line growth & development, operational efficiency, and enhances patient experience. Committed to fostering the growth and development of women within Methodist Health System, Crystal is an active member of the W.O.M.E.N Women of Methodist Enrichment Network.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Crystal is deeply engaged in the Mansfield community, serving on the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation Board. With over two decades of experience in Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Hospital Operations, Crystal is a seasoned healthcare executive. She earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, where she serves on various committees and boards.
Recognized for her transformational leadership style, Crystal has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Dr. Marion J. Brooks “Legend in the Making” award in June 2023 and the ACHENTX Executive Servant Leader Regent’s Award in October 2023. Committed to the growth and development of girls, women, and healthcare leaders, Crystal frequently volunteers her time and expertise at local events, conferences, and colleges. Outside of work, she enjoys savoring life’s pleasures with her family and friends, indulging in food, wine, and travel.

Jason McClaren is a seasoned professional in healthcare facilities management and emergency preparedness, dedicated to ensuring the safety and resilience of organizations across various sectors. With a background in leadership development and a passion for preparing future leaders and first responders, Jason combines expertise in emergency management with a commitment to excellence. Known for his strategic insights and proactive approach, he has successfully navigated complex challenges to optimize operational efficiency and enhance safety protocols. Jason’s career is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence in healthcare safety, emergency preparedness, and leadership development.

Tanya Stinson has worked in various Quality and PI settings inside and outside healthcare, however, regardless of where she works, she is very passionate about helping people. Tanya has a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety and is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and is a Certified Change Management Practitioner via Prosci. She has 15 years of experience in leading large Lean Six Sigma transformational initiatives, training, coaching, and certifying others (clinical and non-clinical) in leading performance, process, and quality improvement projects. She is highly passionate about making positive changes that will improve outcomes for the consumer, employees, and leadership, as well as empowering project leaders through coaching and mentoring that will help others to become successful and growing the PI culture, eliminating issues, and improving healthcare quality for all.
Tanya is an active member of several volunteer organizations. As President of the North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality, she is very passionate about improving healthcare processes, quality, and safety for the communities that we serve. Tanya is also a very active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives of North Texas (ACHENTX) and is the 2024 Chair of the Women’s Health Executive Network (WHEN) for ACHENTX. She is also a member of the National American Latino Healthcare Executives group (NALHE) and teaches LSS courses for the Sisters in Public Health (SIPH), NAHSE Greater Boston, NAHSE Houston, and NAHSE Atlanta. Tanya was awarded the 2023 ACHENTX Regent of the Year for “Chapter Connector” and the 2020 ACHENTX Mentor of the Year award. She has been a guest on the Jeff Crilley TV Show, a guest of several podcasts such as “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast”, “The Cutting-Edge Podcast”, “The Healthcare Quality Cast” just to name a few. She was awarded as one of the 2023 Womelle Magazine “She’s Possible” Top 25 Female Influencers.
Tanya is a Supervisor of Data Governance Support at Texas Health Resources in Arlington, Texas, and owns a small business, Leaning Towards Change, which she started in 2020. She trains, coaches, and mentors students and leaders in getting their Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt certifications. She also leads large organizations in completing successful initiatives that help reduce defects, wastes, inefficiencies, and costs, saving millions of dollars and improving quality, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Tanya loves sharing her passion, knowledge, and experience with others. Her goals are to improve patient experience and care while also improving processes, quality, and safety for everyone, especially the people doing the work. If you would like to hear more about process or quality improvement or change management, kindly reach out to Tanya on her LinkedIn page at linkedin.com/in/tanya-stinson, email tanya.stinson@leaningtowardschange.com, or call her at 1-888-DFW-LEAN.
Tanya’s certifications include Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, ROI Methodology Certified, Certified Master Business Analysis, Certified Lean Champion, Certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Certified IHI Healthcare and Safety, and Certified 8D/PPS Leader. In the past, as part of her tenure as PI Engineer for Texas Health Resources, Tanya has helped several Texas Health Resource hospital employees in winning quality and operational excellence awards as well as has helped several hospitals to become Magnet designated. She has helped several healthcare organizations complete improvement initiatives successfully and pass surveys to remain/become Joint Commission compliant/accredited.

Mike Vogel has exclusively served the evolving needs of healthcare sector. With 16 years of healthcare recruitment on national and local levels, he’s familiar with the unique challenges and a toolkit to identify solutions. He’s overseen several teams and departments that have hired over 6,000 non-clinical healthcare professionals and over a thousand Physicians, Advanced Providers, and Nurses.
Currently serving as a TA Manager for Baylor Scott & White Health, the focus is not on volume. The aim is to add top talent that pushes our organization forward, while providing a great experience for all stakeholders involved. Our process goes beyond Placement to focus on Engagement, Retainment and Advancement. If we take care of our 52,000 team members, then we take better care of our 3.5 million patients. These efforts have been noticed in the industry (Comparably awards include: Work-Life Balance, Compensation, Leadership, Career Growth, Happiness). We also have been recognized for initiatives in DEIB (Best Places to work for Disability Inclusion; Black EoE Journal Best of the Best). There is also lauded success with target partnerships (Military Friendly Employer Gold Recipient and Texas Workforce Commission Large Employer of the Year).
Healthcare has a few critical obligations. The first is obvious – help people live their best lives thru better health. The second is we are a large, vital employer for passionate professionals, their families, and communities. I want to be a productive conduit for those professionals to mutually help the organizations and patients they serve.

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Sip, Savor, and Socialize While Admiring Skyline Views
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Saint Rocco’s New York Italian, 3011 Gulden Lane #100, Dallas, TX, 75212
Come out and and enjoy a night with the ACHENTX Membership Committee at our upcoming membership/networking event! We are going to Sip, Savor, and Socialize while admiring the downtown Dallas skyline views at St. Rocco’s at Trinity Groves!
Bring a prospective member, get a huge discount, and learn more about ACHENTX while enjoying awesome food! Fellowship with current members as they share why they love ACHENTX and what it’s like to be a member!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Featured Speaker : Jared Shelton, FACHE, President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Cost: $40 per person, unless you are bringing a prospective member, it would be $30 total for both people.
Food/Drinks: St. Rocco’s Pizza Party will be served, plus one drink ticket, and access to a Cash Bar.

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Women's Breakfast: Women Leading with Courage and Bravery
2024-09-27 07:30 - 09:30 | AMN Healthcare, 2999 Olympus Blvd, Suite 500, Coppell, TX, 75019
Please join us for our 2024 ACHE of North Texas annual Women’s Breakfast, with this year’s theme: Women Leading with Courage and Bravery.
Pamela Bryant
Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer
Parkland Health
Lauren Fisher
Sales for Labcorp
Trainer & Author
VR Small
Founder/CEO
Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center
Leora Westbrook
President of Workforce Strategy & Optimization
AMN Healthcare

A big thanks to AMN Healthcare for hosting us for this event!

Speakers’ Bios:
Pamela Bryant is the Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer for Parkland Health. Parkland is one of the largest public hospitals in the country with more than 1 million patient visits annually. Pamela has over 25 years of supply chain experience and leads a team of over 200 personnel and is responsible for all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, strategic sourcing, informatics, logistics, distribution, vendor management, and equipment/asset management. She has a proven track record in driving cost reductions, supporting dynamic growth, implementing new initiatives, improving operational efficiencies, and driving supplier diversity.
Pamela earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and her Master of Business Administration degree from Averett University in Danville, Virginia. She is an advisory board member of The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) and previously served as president of the local North Texas chapter. She also serves as the Board Vice Chair for the Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (DFWMSDC) is the Board Finance Chair of the Women’s Business Council Southwest (WBCS) and is a founding member of the Global Health Exchange’s (GHX) Customer Advisory Board.
Lauren Fisher: From Welfare Mom to Empowering Leader
Lauren’s incredible journey from being a welfare mom to amassing 30 years of experience in training and development as well as achieving a successful career in sales with the Fortune 500 company LabCorp, is nothing short of inspiring. At LabCorp, a global life sciences company with over 60,000 employees, Lauren has trained hundreds in both corporate and personal settings.
As a certified Jack Canfield Success Principles Trainer, Lauren Fisher empowers others to embrace their greatness with proven, easy-to-implement strategies through speaking engagements and experiential workshops through her company, Easy Success Strategies, LLC. She brings passion, heart, and determination to every engagement, making a lasting impact on everyone she meets.
Outside of her professional life, Lauren enjoys feeding her curiosity and passion for learning with books and utilizing various social media platforms. She has a deep passion championing others, connecting others with like-minded people and helpful resources. Lauren also found an interest in kayaking and even participated in the 2014 Guinness World Record event for the largest raft of canoes and kayaks, with an astounding 3,150 boats!
In 2017, Lauren added “published author” to her list of accomplishments with her writing contribution in the anthology “Women Who Inspire,” which became an Amazon #1 Best Seller.
Lauren Fisher’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, dedication, and the belief that anyone can achieve greatness.
Make it a great day.
VR Small knows how to turn vision into reality; as the Founder/CEO for the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), she is driving social, and economic change across our nation. Committed to living her personal slogan “Changing the way we see the world and do business,” VR is a motivational speaker, moderator, educator, and resolute advocate for long-lasting impactful change. Recognized nationally by the Department of Veteran Affairs, Center for Women Veterans, as a Trailblazer “Women Veterans Leading the Way,” VR strives daily to empower her sisters-in-arms to pave their own path to success, by providing access to the resources they need to succeed.

Leora Westbrook is the President of Workforce Strategy & Optimization at AMN Healthcare, developing and executing the business plan. Leora oversees strategy, operations, technology, education, analytics, and consulting solutions.
With more than 20 years of healthcare and professional services experience, Leora has a record of leading complex organizations, driving growth, and delivering transformational outcomes. Known for her servant leadership and collaborative style, Leora has worked for Fortune 50 companies and launched her consulting practice.
Leora earned an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami.

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ACHENTX Virtual New Member Orientation
2024-10-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
All new (and new-ish) members of ACHE of North Texas are encouraged to attend this session to hear about how the chapter works, how we’re organized, opportunities for you to be involved and ways you can maximize your ACHE membership.
All are welcome!

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The State of ACHE
2024-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
We are thrilled the Chair of the ACHE national Board of Governors, William “Bill” Santulli, FACHE, has accepted our invitation to speak with our local ACHE of North Texas audience.
Our agenda for this virtual event:

Opening comments by our ACHENTX chapter President, Aaron Bujnowski, FACHE
The State of ACHE – Bill Santulli, FACHE
Q&A – Wrap Up

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BIOGRAPHY
William P. Santulli, FACHE, is president, Advocate Health–Midwest Region, Downers Grove, Ill.
He also serves as Chair of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.
Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Santulli served as an ACHE Governor from 2020 to 2023 and has served, and continues to serve on, several ACHE committees.
A leader with an Advocate Health predecessor organization for 21 years, Mr. Santulli previously served as COO of Advocate Aurora Health, Downers Grove, Ill., from 2018 to 2022; executive vice president and COO, Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, Ill., from 2003 to 2018; and CEO, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Ill., from 2001 to 2003. Prior to joining Advocate Health, he was COO of the New England Medical Center’s Academic Medical Center, Boston, from 1999 to 2001; COO (1996 to 1999) and senior vice president (1992 to 1996), Central Iowa Health System, Des Moines; vice president, Valley Hospital Medical Center (UniHealth America), Van Nuys, Calif., from 1989 to 1992; and assistant vice president, Good Samaritan Community Healthcare, Puyallup, Wash., from 1985 to 1988. Earlier in his career he was an administrative fellow, Healthwest Foundation, Chatsworth, Calif., from 1984 to 1985; and an administrative resident, Metropolitan Medical Center, Minneapolis, from 1983 to 1984.
In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Santulli serves on the boards of Moving Analytics and Renovo Solutions. Previously, he served as chair of the Illinois Hospital Association and on the boards of Chicago United, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, the Des Moines and Los Angeles chapters of the American Red Cross and the YMCA of Boston, Des Moines and Los Angeles. In 2022, Mr. Santulli received the Service Award through ACHE’s Recognition Program.
Mr. Santulli received a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in sociology and health services research from the University of Florida. He also received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Notre Dame.

ACHE of North Texas Board of Governors Exam Preparation Course
2024-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB), 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX, 76022
Why become an ACHE Fellow?

Distinguish yourself as a healthcare leader
Differentiate yourself from your peers
Shows mastery of a core body of knowledge in healthcare knowledge

This valuable professional recognition can be achieved now with the help of the ACHENTX advancement committee’s Board of Governor’s exam preparation program.

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Tentative Itinerary (topic times are subject to change)
8:00 – 8:30: Arrival/Breakfast/Introductions/ACHE Background
8:30 – 9:30: Human Resources – Phaedra Johnson, RACR, CCMP
Entity Human Resources Officer
Texas Health Resources
9:30 – 10:15: Laws & Regulations – Toya White, , JD, MBA, MSN, APRN, FACHE
President/Chief Nursing Officer
Texas Health Resources
10:15 – 10:30: Break
10:30 – 11:15: Governance – John Lampert, , FACHE
System Director – Strategy and Planning
Texas Health Resources
11:15 – 12:00: Professionalism & Ethics – Javier Montemayor
Division Ethics and Compliance Officer
HCA / North Texas Division
12:00 – 12:30: Lunch
12:30 – 1:30: Finance – Day-Vene Gilliam, MHA, FACHE
Staff Vice President – National Network Optimization & Business Development
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
1:30 – 2:15: Health Information & Technology – Nick Kagal
2:15 – 3:00: Quality – Brandon Goertz, PhD, FACHE
Vice President Professional and Support Services
Texas Health Resources
3:00 – 4:00: Healthcare – Lee Ann Benson, FACHE
Senior Vice President, Maternal-Child Program Development
Children’s Health
4:00 – 5:00: Management, Leadership & Business – Matt Richardson, DrPH, MPH, FACHE
Health Director
Denton County Public Health
Breakfast & Lunch Included.

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2024 ACHE of North Texas Summit
2024-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, TX, 76054
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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Breakfast with the Chief - Vanessa Walls, Chief Market Executive, Children’s Health and Sneak Preview of New Children's Health Plano Expansion
2024-10-15 07:30 - 09:30 | Children’s Medical Center Plano, 7601 Preston Road, Plano, TX, 75024
Join us for this special Breakfast with Vanessa Walls, Chief Market Executive, Children’s Health and a Sneak Preview of New Children’s Health Plano Expansion immediately following her presentation. We will start off the morning with breakfast and some networking, followed by Vanessa’s presentation and then tours of the new Children’s Health building.

Vanessa Walls serves as Chief Market Executive for Children’s Health. In her role, she is responsible for driving market strategy in communities north of Dallas along with the operations and performance of Children’s Medical Center Plano.
Prior to joining Children’s Health in 2011, Vanessa was the Vice President of Ambulatory Services for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha. Her career has spanned more than 35 years as a leader in health administration, including positions in physician practice management, large health systems, as well as in urban and rural hospitals, ranging in size from 39 beds to more than 900 beds.
Vanessa received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science (Health Administration) from Auburn University and earned her Master of Science in Health Administration from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

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Fourth Quarter Education Event
2024-10-24 15:00 - 19:00 | Baylor Scott & White Health, 301 N. Washington, Dallas, TX, 75246
These panels have been approved for 1.5 ACHE In Person Education Credits Each (3.0 if you attend both).
3-3:30pm – Check-In/Networking
3:30-5pm – Panel 1: Proactively Managing Your Professional Development as a Healthcare Leader
This panel will focus on the nuts and bolts of career planning in the healthcare sector. It will explore steps an individual should take within their organization and in the surrounding community to reach the next level in healthcare leadership. Topics covered will include competencies and skills required for the future of healthcare, the importance of interprofessional education, and mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship.
Moderator:
Dr. Trinette K. Pierre, DHA, BSN, RN, CCC, CEC, CHLC, FACHE, NEA-BC
President/Founder/Executive Coach
TRImani Consuting, LLC
Panelists:
Dr. Patti DeFrehn
VP of Patient Care Services
Baylor University Medical Center
Dr. Julie Holland
Sr. Director, Nursing Professional Practice and Clinical Learning
Texas Health Resources
5:30-7pm – Panel 2: Leading a Culture of Safety: A Blueprint for Success
To help healthcare leaders achieve total system safety across the continuum, ACHE, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement/National Patient Safety Foundation Lucian Leape Institute developed a guide “Leading a Culture of Safety: A Blueprint for Success”. This Blueprint is designed to help leaders shape, create and sustain the type of organizational culture needed to ensure patient and workforce safety and inspire healthcare leaders on the journey to zero harm. This discussion will focus on the six critical domains to develop and sustain a culture of safety.
Moderator:
Dr. Lisa Mason DNP, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
VP and Medication Safety Officer
Children’s Medical Center
Panelists:
Dr. Shivani Patel
Chief of Patient Safety
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Doreen Donohue, DNP, RN, NEA‐BC, CPHQ
Director, Office of Quality and Patient Safety
The Joint Commission
Kristin Duncan, RN, BSN, MBA, CPPS
Sr. Director, Patient Safety-Risk Management
Texas Health Resources

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Speakers’ Bios:
Patricia DeFrehn serves as Vice President, at Baylor University Medical Center, a 914 bed, Magnet designated, Level I trauma center in Dallas, Texas. Baylor University Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, and one of the largest in the United States. She has been with Baylor University Medical Center since 2012 as Executive Director, and Vice President since July 2014. During her career, she has held executive leadership roles in emergency services, trauma, neuroscience, procedural areas, surgery, and women and children’s. In 2021, she led BSWH’s statewide COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
Patricia received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain School of Nursing, a bachelor’s degree of Business Management and Economics and Master of Business Administration from St. Francis University in Pennsylvania, and a Master of Liberal Studies from Southern University Methodist, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Patricia is also on the faculty of the Baylor Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Executive Leadership program teaching Strategic Economics and Finance.
Patricia is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership (TONL), American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN). She is certified as a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma, leading several programs that demonstrate reduced cost savings and increased physician compliance and satisfaction through process improvement strategies.
Patricia is an innovative leader dedicated to driving quality, safety and efficacy for the patients that she serves. Her belief that best practices in finance, economics, management, and strategy are vital for organizational success is evident in her partnership with Southern Methodist University to develop a Master of Liberal Studies curriculum dedicated to clinical leaders. Patricia is committed to a culture of transparency and excellence through collaborative relationships with the entire healthcare team.

Doreen Donohue, DNP, RN, NEA‐BC, CPHQ is the Director of the Office of Quality and Patient Safety at The Joint Commission. In this role, she leads the team of Patient Safety Specialists to evaluate submitted safety and sentinel events.
Dr. Donohue is licensed in South Carolina as a Registered Nurse and maintains board certification as a Nurse Executive‐Advanced from the American Nurse Credentialing Center. She is also a Certified Professional in Health Care Quality.
Dr. Donohue received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Mount St. Vincent in Riverdale, NY, and her Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Kristin Duncan is a Registered Nurse and serves in the role of Sr. Director Patient Safety and Risk at System Services at Texas Health Resources. She is responsible for facilitating the patient safety program at THR with a focus on high reliability initiatives and a culture of safety that supports zero preventable harm. She has 25 years of experience in healthcare as a registered nurse with 20 of those years dedicated to an emphasis and passion for patient safety. Kristin has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters Business Administration and is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety.

Julie Holland, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Sr. System Director of Nursing Professional Practice and Clinical Learning has been in nursing for 28 years and began her nursing career at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital as an Oncology nurse. Julie’s clinical background includes Oncology, Medical/Surgical and Critical Care. Additionally, Julie has experience in nursing education and program development and management, and leadership experience as an Administrative Supervisor, Manager and Director. As a Magnet Program Director, Julie led Texas Health Arlington Memorial to its initial Magnet Designation in 2014 and redesignation in 2019, and in 2022 led Texas Health HEB to its initial Magnet Designation as well. As Sr. System Director for Nursing Professional Practice and Clinical Learning, Julie leads the system program team and entity teams in all strategic initiatives that support transformational change for THR wholly owned organizations to pursue ANCC Magnet or Pathway to Excellence (PTE) designation and excellence in clinical education. The work includes leading and development of action plans that includes a standardized approach to advance nursing practice and implement nursing operations that achieve continual readiness and implementation of system Magnet-level nursing leadership, professional practice and identified clinical learning needs.
For nearly three decades, Dr. Lisa Mason DNP, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE has worked in the field of nursing, education, and leadership. After several years as a neonatal intensive care nurse and educator under her belt, she moved into leadership to inspire, grow, and mentor nurses in practice at the bedside. Dr. Mason provided clinical, quality, and operational direction in the pediatric inpatient and ambulatory arena for over 20 years, and currently serves as the Vice President and Medication Safety Officer for Nursing at Children’s Health System of Texas. Notably, Dr. Mason was named as one of the DFW Great 100 Nurses in January 2021, and became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives in 2022. Dr. Mason received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas in 1997. In 2004, she completed a dual Master of Healthcare Administration/Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. In 2018, Dr. Mason received a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Her doctoral research in education, as it relates to nursing discipline and remediation, was in response to the growing need for supportive solutions that promote the growth of nursing practice and stabilization of the nursing workforce. Lisa remains actively engaged in women’s and children’s advocacy and nurse leadership by serving as an Executive Advisory Board Member for Synova (Advancing Nurse Leadership) since 2022.
Dr. Shivani Patel grew up here in the Dallas Ft. Worth area and received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. She went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine in Houston. She then completed her residency in OBGYN and fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Southern California Los Angeles County Hospital. She returned to Texas in 2014 joining UT Southwestern as an assistant professor in the division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She served as the Medical Director for Obstetrics at Clements University Hospital from 2020 through 2024 and during that time, led a team that developed an Obstetrics Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. That group earned UT Southwestern’s highest clinical honor, the Leaders in Clinical Excellence Program Development award for their work in improving maternal outcomes at Clements Hospital.
Dr. Patel is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety and joined the Health System Patient Safety Department in 2023 as the Medical Director for Patient Safety. She now serves as the institution’s Patient Safety Officer. In this role, she has developed the institution’s Safety Rounds, known as PeopleRounds, to engage the voice of the frontline and created multidisciplinary teams around Patient Safety to help drive a Culture of Safety.
Dr. Trinette Pierre is President and Owner of TRImani Consulting, LLC – A Leadership Development and Executives’ Coaching and Consulting Firm. Dr. Pierre’s serves the leadership needs of healthcare executives and providers, education-sector professionals, IT firms, and government sector professionals. Dr. Pierre has over 33 years’ of service in healthcare in frontline and leadership roles within various organizations. Dr. Pierre has also served as an adjunct professor of graduate studies for health administration, nursing, and public health programs for over 10 years – an assignment which she continues to love. Dr. Pierre served as Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Texas Northern Division and served on the Board of Directors for ACHE North Texas Chapter from 2021-2024. She is also a proud member of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) DFW Chapter and is an advocate of progressing the development and advancement of our Black and Minority leaders within healthcare and other business sectors. One element has remained the same throughout her career: Dr. Pierre loves teaching, guiding, and mentoring health professionals. It is her passion and this passion is at the heart of what she does.
Dr. Pierre received her Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree in 2000; her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2006; her Master of Health Administration (MHA) in 2010; and her Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree in 2015. In addition to her Registered Nurse’s (RN) license, her certifications include Certified Career Coach, Certified Executive Coach, Certified Healthcare Leaders’ Coach, Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), and Nurse Executive Advanced – Board Certified (NEA-BC).
Dr. Pierre published her first book (Leadership Legacy: Using Insights from Your Past to Build a Legacy of Success) in 2022 and introduced Thrive At Leadership – Her Leadership Success Academy for Healthcare Nurse Managers & Business Professionals in early 2024. Dr. Pierre enjoys spending time with her family, hosting movie/game nights at her home in DFW, engaging in Biblical research, cooking/baking, spa days, exercising, singing, and traveling.

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ACHENTX Networking Blitz
2024-11-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
A tremendous networking opportunity for new and more seasoned members alike!

This event is for all ACHE of North Texas members who want to become more involved and/or become more connected/networked with their fellow ACHENTX members.
The ACHE North Texas Membership Committee cordially invites you to the ACHE of North Texas chapter’s next Networking Blitz. This fun event will allow members to get to know one another in meaningful ways. There will be special fun activities, where personal connections will be made. The intent of this program is to bring members together to get a real in depth view of ACHENTX, to enable you to meet some of the chapter’s leadership and other fellow ACHE members, and to help you map out how to best take advantage of the plethora of local and national benefits and opportunities available to you through ACHE. It’s a way to “let us get to know you” as well and become a part of your professional network.
We will start with informal networking between 5:30-6pm, and at 6pm, we will dive into the more structured portion of the evening.

Our special guest presenter for this program is:
Corey Wilson, FACHE, chief operating officer at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, is responsible for the day to day ancillary and support operations of the hospital. Prior to returning to the Texas Health family he served as vice president of Ancillary and Support Services at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, California. While there he implemented a 340B drug discount program resulting in $5 million in annual savings and restructured the Support Services division to improve regulatory compliance and fiscal stability.

He began his career at Texas Health in 2007 as an administrative resident at Texas Health Fort Worth and then went on to serve as both the director of Planning and Business Development and support services officer at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Together with his team, he managed key components of the Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington including construction, licensure, accreditation and operations, and improving patient satisfaction scores.

In 2015, Corey returned to Texas Health Fort Worth as vice president and professional services officer. He served as project lead for the System Integration and Innovation Office where he was responsible for aligning Texas Health Physicians Group operations and improving cost. In addition, he led the coordination of a comprehensive neuroscience strategy, enhanced inpatient imaging procedures and chaired the team responsible for the development and implementation of tele-stroke services.

Corey received a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and also serves on the boards of United Way of Tarrant County, North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council, and Texas Health Park Hill Surgery Center.

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ACHENTX Holiday After Hours Networking Event: Supporting Annie’s Place
2024-12-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Chicken N Pickle, 4600 Merlot Avenue, Grapevine, TX, 76051
Come and network with friends and make some new connections at our popular Holiday after hours networking event.

Ugly Christmas sweaters are highly encouraged (but not mandatory).
Appetizers and beverages will be provided, along with Shuffleboard, a Jenga Tower, and Corn Hole.
Alcohol will be available for purchase and pickleball courts will be available to rent for those interested.
We are collaborating with Annie’s Place for this event. Annie’s Place is a nonprofit organization supporting the families in need in our community by providing safe, reliable care for children, so no parent will ever have to choose between their own well-being and the care of their child. Click here to learn more about Annie’s Place.
If you’d like to support Annie’s Place, there are a couple of options:

Support online: Annie’s Place has an Amazon Wishlist full of ideas for gifts for the children they care for to make their Holiday extra special. Click here for the Amazon Wishlist
Annie’s Place will also be on-site at the event to gather donations and gifts

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