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SUMMARY:ACHENTX & Quest Diagnostics Networking Event: Digital Pathology & AI in the Lab
DESCRIPTION:  \nBridging innovation & diagnostics\, we are bringing together industry leaders to explore the future of digital pathology in the lab. \n\n\n\nJoin ACHENTX and Quest Diagnostics for a high-impact networking event featuring a dynamic panel on digital pathology and AI in the lab – where you’ll gain real-world insights\, connect with forward-thinking leaders\, and explore how emerging technologies are reshaping diagnostics\, driving efficiency\, and improving patient outcomes. \nModerator: Jared Lange\, FACHE\nVice President\, Operational Transformation\nParkland Health \nPanelists: \nViv Babber\, MD\nChief Executive Officer\nLean Six Intelligence Group \nDr. Mark Kruzel\nMedical Director for Oncology and Consumer-Initiated Testing\nQuest Diagnostics \nJoel Soto\, MT (ASCP)\nDirector\, Laboratory Services\nMethodist Mansfield Hospital \nMonisha Veerapaneni\nAI Governance & Enterprise Transformation Leader\nAuthor/Podcast Host \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nA big thanks to Quest Diagnostics for hosting this event for us! Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be available. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nDr. Viv Babber is a physician leader and AI governance and responsible AI strategist with over 20 years of clinical and healthcare leadership experience. She holds advanced certifications in AI Medicine and AI Ethics\, and has earned the AI Governance Professional (AIGP) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She has achieved a unique\, visionary\, and forward-thinking milestone with ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor certification for global AI management systems (AIMS)\, positioning her among early leaders shaping the adoption of a rapidly emerging standard that supports structured AI governance\, AI risk management\, audit readiness\, and regulatory compliance for organizations deploying AI. \nA Lean Six Sigma Black Belt\, Dr. Babber applies a disciplined\, systems-driven approach grounded in process optimization\, risk reduction\, and operational efficiency to help healthcare systems\, life sciences\, and digital health companies implement safe\, scalable\, and compliant healthcare AI and enterprise AI solutions\, including EHR-integrated AI. As an educator\, advisor\, and speaker\, she positions AI governance as critical infrastructure\, guiding medical and legal professionals to strengthen trust\, safeguard privacy\, and ensure safe\, accountable AI adoption in high-stakes\, high-trust environments. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and has been recognized as an AI75 Impact Innovator among leading AI voices in North Texas for advancing responsible\, enterprise-ready AI. A trusted thought leader\, her articles and AI On Call newsletter deliver clear\, executive-level insights that inform decision-making across AI governance\, compliance\, and AI risk. \nMark Kruzel\, MD\, MBA serves as Medical Director for Oncology and Consumer-Initiated Testing at Quest Diagnostics. In these roles\, he leads strategic efforts to expand access to high-quality diagnostics and advance precision medicine. In his consumer-initiated testing work\, Dr. Kruzel focuses on designing clinically responsible patient-centered testing models that empower individuals while maintaining strong integration with the clinician care continuum. His approach reflects a nuanced understanding of the patient–physician relationship alongside a sophisticated appreciation for the operational\, financial\, and strategic dimensions—the business and the art—of modern medicine. \nDr. Kruzel also serves as a medical liaison to the organization’s national payers\, partnering on reimbursement strategy and evidence development to support coverage for clinically actionable testing pathways. His work spans the full diagnostic lifecycle—from assay development\, validation and clinical utility—while emphasizing appropriate utilization and the implementation of guideline-driven care pathways. \nDeeply committed to improving health outcomes\, Dr. Kruzel is particularly passionate about expanding equitable access to diagnostics for underserved populations. He is passionate about advancing testing pathways that are precise\, efficient\, and capable of informing meaningful clinical decisions. \nWith extensive experience across research and industry\, Dr. Kruzel has managed an FDA clinical trial site and contributed to the commercialization of a novel therapeutic within a startup environment. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented at regional and national conferences\, and he continues to pursue scholarship focused on diagnostic access\, payer engagement\, and innovative testing models. \nHe is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)\, the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP)\, and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Dr. Kruzel earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. \n  \n\n\nJared Lange\, FACHE\, joined Parkland Health & Hospital System in March 2019 as an Administrator and was subsequently promoted to Director of Business Sustainability and Development before assuming his current role as Vice President of Operational Transformation. In this capacity\, he oversees several enterprise-wide non-clinical support functions\, including Labor Optimization and Operational Excellence\, Operations Data Services\, the Enterprise Project Management Office\, the Ambulatory Operations Business Office\, and the Patient Access Center. \nPrior to joining Parkland\, Jared held consulting and operational leadership roles across the healthcare industry. He served as a Senior Operations Consultant at CallisonRTKL\, where he helped define future-state operational processes to support the conceptual design of a new healthcare facility. Earlier in his career\, Jared spent seven years with Crothall Healthcare in a variety of hospital support service leadership roles nationwide. \nJared earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wabash College and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas. He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Jared serves as a Board Member and Officer for the ACHE of North Texas Chapter and is President of the Wabash College DFW Alumni Board of Governors. \n  \n\nJoel Soto\, Sr. serves as Director of Laboratory and Pathology Operations at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of clinical science and executive leadership\, Joel has built a reputation for walking into complex\, high-stakes environments and improving them — operationally\, culturally\, and strategically. \nAs a senior laboratory executive within Methodist Health System\, Joel has been consistently reliable in closing the gap between vision and execution. He has rebuilt teams from the ground up\, redesigned workflows\, driven measurable clinical outcomes\, and repositioned the laboratory as a competitive advantage and a strategic pillar of patient are. His work spans the full enterprise: financial performance\, workforce development\, regulatory compliance\, and cross-functional clinical integration at the highest levels. \nConcurrently\, Joel founded a real estate investment firm where the same principles of disciplined capital allocation\, calculated risk\, and relentless execution apply. That entrepreneurial experience has sharpened his instincts in ways no leadership course can replicate\, and it is that dual lens as operator and executive that makes his perspective distinct. \nJoel’s conviction is straightforward: emerging technology only becomes transformational when it is met with the right leadership discipline to deploy it with intention to elevate patient outcomes\, strengthen clinical operations\, and advance the standard of care. \n\n  \nMonisha Veerapaneni is a healthcare AI governance and enterprise transformation leader focused on scaling responsible AI adoption across integrated healthcare systems. With a triple background spanning medicine\, healthcare management\, and health informatics — alongside a decade of clinical research experience — she brings an interdisciplinary perspective that connects frontline clinical realities with enterprise operations\, governance\, and digital innovation. She has worked across urban and rural healthcare systems on both the provider and payer sides\, leading multiple multi-million-dollar strategic initiatives. \n  \nShe currently leads artificial intelligence governance and operations across a large integrated health system spanning the clinical enterprise\, health plan\, and medical school. Partnering with senior executive leadership\, she guides enterprise-wide AI governance\, workforce enablement through system-wide education\, and the responsible implementation of enterprise and platform AI initiatives\, including Epic AI. She also serves on the organization’s AI governance committee\, where her work focuses on building the governance and operational infrastructure required for scalable\, compliant\, and clinically grounded AI adoption. \n  \nBeyond her professional work\, Monisha serves on the Board of Directors of a North Texas STEM nonprofit supporting more than 840\,000 students across 1\,200 sites through strategic guidance and partnerships. She is the co-author of Orchestration Sovereignty: Why Enterprises Must Control Their AI Future\, where she co-developed an enterprise framework for AI governance and responsible adoption. Monisha is also the host of the Orchestration Sovereignty podcast and creator of the A3Nexus: AI Orchestration newsletter\, where she writes on enterprise AI governance and the evolving future of responsible AI integration. She has additionally shared her perspectives on healthcare AI through industry panels\, research publications\, and executive discussions centered on enterprise transformation and organizational readiness for AI adoption. \n  \nMonisha pursued medical training in New Mexico\, where she developed an early interest in systems-level healthcare transformation through her frontline clinical experiences. During this time\, she co-authored a nationally featured front-page publication on systemic loxoscelism for EM Resident\, the national magazine of the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA)\, graduated from the EMRA Leadership Academy\, and held multiple leadership roles focused on physician well-being and healthcare leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her frontline experiences during the pandemic ultimately shaped her transition toward enterprise healthcare transformation\, inspiring a broader focus on improving healthcare delivery\, workforce systems\, operations\, and technology implementation at an organizational scale. \n  \nMonisha holds graduate degrees from Boston University and Saint Louis University\, along with executive and AI-focused training from institutions including Harvard Business School\, Stanford University\, Cornell University\, and Johns Hopkins University. Leveraging her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare alongside training in project\, product\, and agile management\, she applies a systems-oriented approach to enterprise transformation and AI implementation. A DFW native\, Monisha earned her BS in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas\, graduating with Collegium V Honors. \n  \n\nRegister Here\n\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/achentx-quest-diagnostics-networking-event-digital-pathology-ai-in-the-lab/
LOCATION:Quest Diagnostics\, 2501 South State Highway 121\, Suite 1100\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75067
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the CEO - Imamu “Mu” Tomlinson\, MD\, MBA
DESCRIPTION:Leading Beyond Limits and Defying the Odds\n  \nImamu “Mu” Tomlinson\, MD\, MBA\, is the Chief Executive Officer of Vituity\, one of the nation’s largest physician-owned\, multispecialty partnerships\, delivering care to over 13 million patients across emergency medicine\, hospital medicine\, anesthesia\, radiology\, urgent care\, and more. He is also a practicing emergency physician. \nHe is the author of Less Than One Percent. This leadership book challenges conventional definitions of success and examines how societal labels and artificial barriers limit potential\, particularly for those historically underrepresented in leadership. He also hosts the Less Than One Percent podcast\, where he speaks with leaders across healthcare\, business\, sports\, and culture about resilience\, disruption\, and building impact beyond traditional paths. \nA former collegiate basketball player with Jamaican-Canadian roots\, Dr. Tomlinson brings a global and deeply personal lens to leadership. He is a vocal advocate for physician ownership\, frontline-driven innovation\, and inclusive leadership models that better reflect the communities healthcare serves. \nBeyond the C-suite\, he is committed to developing the next generation of leaders through mentorship\, philanthropy\, and community investment. This is realized through Vituity Cares\, the non-profit arm of Vituity that brings clinical services and care to communities in need\, and also funds scholarships and other programs to foster tomorrow’s generations. His work reflects a simple belief. Excellence is everywhere. Opportunity is not. \n  \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://achentx.org/event/breakfast-with-the-ceo-imamu-mu-tomlinson-md-mba/
LOCATION:Vituity\, 5215 N O'Connor Blvd\, Suite 1600\, Irving\, TX\, 75039
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SUMMARY:The Inlaid Mosaic: Inclusive Leadership & Safe Healthcare Environments
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nExplore how inclusive leadership fosters psychologically safe healthcare environments support workforce well-being & equitable patient care. \n\n\n\nJoin healthcare leaders from ACHE of North Texas\, NALHE\, and NAHSE for The Inlaid Mosaic: Inclusive Leadership & Safe Healthcare Environments\, a dynamic panel discussion focused on advancing inclusive leadership in healthcare. This event will explore how psychological safety\, workforce belonging\, and leadership accountability shape stronger teams and improve patient trust and care outcomes. \nDesigned for healthcare professionals\, students\, and community partners\, this session offers practical insights and real-world perspectives to support professional growth\, strengthen workplace culture\, and advance equitable\, patient-centered care. \nModerator: Timothy Wilson\, MA (he/him)\nHead of Program Integrity\nParkland Health \nPanelists: \nLaurýn Tamar Minter de Porres\, Ph.D. (she/hers/ella)\nAdministrative Director Workforce Impact\, Office of Talent Management\nParkland Hospital \nCourt Wakefield (they/them)\nVice President\, Digital and Transformation\nMarketing and Communications \nJeffrey Place MBA\, MSN\, RN\, NE-BC (he/him)\nVice President Patient Care\nBaylor Medical Center/BSWH \nLillana (Lilly) Chavez\, MOT\, MBA\, OTR/L (she/her)\nOccupational Therapist\nParkland Health \n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nCourtney Wakefield is a healthcare marketing and digital transformation executive with nearly 20 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of strategy\, technology\, and mission-driven care. They currently serve as Vice President of Digital and MarCom Transformation at Children’s Health\, where they have spent nine years leading marketing and digital strategy for the region’s largest pediatric healthcare system. A passionate advocate for health equity\, Courtney serves on the Board of Directors of the Resource Center\, Dallas’ largest LGBTQ+ community center\, and previously served as Marketing Chair for Black Tie Dinner\, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ fundraising dinner. \n  \n  \n  \nJeffrey Place is a highly experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing administration and leadership within acute care settings for more than 37 years. Educational background: Jeffrey received an Associate degree in Nursing from the State University of New York in 1980. After moving to Texas later in 1980\, Jeffrey received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management\, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)\, and an MBA. In addition\, he completed a Nurse Executive Fellowship at SMU in 2013. Executive roles: Vice President overseeing Patient Care Services including Medical\, Surgical\, Oncology\, Nursing Support Services\, Environmental Services\, Nutrition Services\, oversight of system Transfer Center with leadership spanning over 1\,500 full-time employees and multiple hospital systems since 2015. Current Executive role: Vice President Patient Care Women’s and Children’s\, Oncology\, Wound Care\, Apheresis\, Infusion\, OETC\, Dialysis\, and Vascular Access Services: Early career roles: Served in various clinical and administrative nursing positions including clinical manager\, nursing supervisor\, and staff nurse from 1980 through 1990 \n  \nDr. Laurýn Tamar Minter de Porres (she/hers/ella) is a political scientist and organizational strategist with more than 15 years of experience designing workplace systems that center belonging\, accessibility\, and cultural responsiveness. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of New Orleans\, a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (Psychology) from Tulane University\, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Spanish from Fisk University\, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude. \nOriginally from Rochester\, New York\, Dr. Minter relocated to Dallas\, Texas in 2023 to serve as the Administrative Director of Workforce Impact at Parkland Health. Dr. Minter de Porres leads enterprise-wide workforce equity strategy for one of the largest safety-net hospital systems in the country. Her work spans recruitment and retention reform\, anti-ableism infrastructure\, trauma-informed workplace design\, and culturally congruent hiring practices. She authored the organization’s first anti-ableism and accessibility strategic plan\, launched a pilot interviewing process for individuals with Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodiversities\, and led a comprehensive lactation room and sensory friendly room equity initiative grounded in federal compliance and workforce data. \nHer academic and professional expertise includes African American and Caribbean/Afro-Latino identity politics\, behavioral psychology\, LGBTQ+ youth programming and policy\, and voting/elections. She is receptive trilingual in English\, Spanish\, and French (francais quebecois) and has delivered more than 25 keynotes and training sessions nationwide on youth programming\, workforce inclusion\, and cultural identity. \nDr. Minter de Porres is also the principal consultant of de Porres Enterprises and the founder of Salons by Laurýn. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated. She lives in Dallas with her wife\, Miranda\, and their dog Beignet Roux. \nLillana “Lilly” Chavez\, MOT\, MBA\, OTR/L (She/Her) is a licensed Occupational Therapist at Parkland Health with over five years of experience across acute care\, outpatient\, and home health settings. She recently earned her MBA from Texas Woman’s University\, with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration\, and is passionate about advancing health equity\, patient access\, and inclusive\, system-level change in healthcare. \nLilly serves as Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group at Parkland Health\, Chair of the Community\, Culture & Inclusion (CCI) Committee for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) North Texas Chapter and Co-Chair for Co-Chair of the Sponsorship & Fundraising Committee for the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE). She also previously served as Chair of the PRIDE Community within CCI\, where she supported efforts to advance LGBTQ+ representation and foster more inclusive\, psychologically safe environments for healthcare professionals. \nRecognized with the Parkland ICARE Equity Award (March 2026)\, Lilly is committed to amplifying diverse voices and bridging the gap between frontline care and leadership to advance equitable\, affirming care for all. \nTimothy Wilson is the Head of Program Integrity for Parkland Health\, where he leads enterprise efforts to safeguard public funds and strengthen accountability across managed care operations within Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP). His work centers on driving financial discipline\, regulatory compliance\, and operational excellence in one of the nation’s most complex healthcare environments. \nWith deep experience across Medicaid\, Medicare Advantage\, and commercial health plans\, Timothy has built a reputation for translating strategy into execution\, aligning financial\, operational\, and clinical claim priorities to improve performance and protect healthcare resources. \nPrior to Parkland\, he served as Senior Vice President of Population Health Management at P3 Health Partners and held a key leadership role at Children’s Health\, where he helped launch the system’s health plan. \nTimothy is a nationally recognized healthcare executive\, speaker\, and mentor. He serves on the Editorial Board of Healthcare Executive magazine and is President Elect of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter. He also serves on the boards of NAHSE DFW and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of North Texas\, advancing leadership development and strengthening the future of healthcare leadership. \nA compelling voice on program integrity\, value based care\, and executive leadership\, Timothy brings real world insight\, sharp perspective\, and a results driven approach to every stage. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/the-inlaid-mosaic-inclusive-leadership-safe-healthcare-environments/
LOCATION:Moody Outpatient Center at Parkland Hospital\, 5151 Maple Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Networking Event: Power & Presence: Sip. Shop\, & Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join healthcare professionals & leaders from across DFW for an inspiring evening of connection\, conversation\, networking\, & personal growth \n\n\n\n\nPower & Presence: Sip\, Shop & Connect is an evening designed to bring together healthcare professionals and leaders from across the DFW area for meaningful networking\, authentic conversations\, and personal growth. Hosted by the ACHE of North Texas Women’s Healthcare Executive Network and Women in Healthcare\, this event offers attendees the opportunity to build valuable connections\, gain inspiration from fellow leaders\, and invest in both their professional presence and personal development in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nFood and one drink ticket is included. Free parking is available in the parking lots. \n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://achentx.org/event/womens-networking-event-power-presence-sip-shop-connect/
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