Empowering Future Leaders in a Changing Healthcare Landscape Presented by ACHE of the Southwest & Southwest University

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Southwest University Library (6207 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79925).
ACHE Credits: 1.5 In-Person (IP) Credit | 3 Qualifying Credits

💳 Registration & Ticket Info
Ticket sales end Friday, December 5, 2025.
Tickets purchased late, after December 6, 2025, do not include lunch.

Event Overview

Tomorrow’s healthcare leaders are being built today.

Join the ACHE of the Southwest and Southwest University for the Student Healthcare Leadership Summit — a day of inspiring panels, practical insights, and professional networking designed to equip emerging leaders for success in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

This full-day summit brings together executives, early-careerists, and students from across the region to explore how to lead change, build meaningful careers, and grow intentionally as healthcare professionals.

Whether you are pursuing your first leadership role or developing the next generation of talent, this event is designed to connect, challenge, and prepare you for what’s next in healthcare leadership.

Who Should Attend

Students exploring healthcare administration or leadership roles
Early-careerists seeking to grow intentionally and strategically
Mentors, educators, and professionals committed to developing the next generation of healthcare leaders

Agenda

11:30 AM | Check-in & Welcome Lunch
Boxed lunch and registration. A chance to settle in before the program begins.

11:45 AM | Opening Remarks
Speaker: Jeremy Burciaga, VP, Southwest University

12:00 PM | Panel 1

The Change-Maker’s Playbook: Leading in Evolving Healthcare Environments
ACHE Education Credit: 1.0 hour Qualifying Credits
Moderator:Daniel Suarez, Career Services Director, Southwest University
Panelists:

Terry Balderrama, Assistant Director, Health and Human Services, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
Alexandria Chamberlain, MSN, RN, CHQ, Director of Quality, UMC Neighborhood Health Clinics
Rob Campion, Elite Medical
Dr. B. Abigail Tarango, Executive Director, University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso & El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation; Presidente de la Fundación UMC de México, IASP

Summary: Leaders discuss practical approaches to driving meaningful change, inspiring teams, and managing transformation in healthcare settings.

1:00 PM | Panel 2

Blueprints for Impact: Charting Your Healthcare Leadership Journey
ACHE Education Credit: 1.0 hour Qualifying Credits

Moderator: Gold Winna Joy De Leon, Southwest University Alum, DMS Program
Panelists:

Jessica Dorador, BSN, RN, Clinic Manager, El Paso Children’s Urgent Care
Javier Aguilar, Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technology Program, Southwest University
Sylvia Farias, Risk Adjustment Coordinator, El Paso Health

Summary: Early- and mid-career professionals share how to plan your healthcare career intentionally, build leadership skills, and grow through mentorship and experience.

2:00 PM | Panel 3

Level Up: Strategies for Intentional Leadership Growth
ACHE Education Credit: 1.5 In-Person (IP) Credits
ACHE Topic: IP10 – Proactively Managing Your Professional Development as a Healthcare Leader

Moderator: Dr. Ginger Raya, EdD, MHA, MPA, UTHealth Houston SPH
Panelists:

John Duran, RN, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer, Del Sol Medical Center
Rosie Sanchez, MBA, Assistant CIO/AVP, Texas Tech Health El Paso
Seema Mislmani, MBA, CRA, RT(T), COO, The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus & Providence Children’s Hospital

Summary: Executives share strategies for intentional leadership growth, aligning goals with values, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

3:30 PM | Keynote: “A Leader’s Journey”
Speaker: Art Garza, MBA, MHA, FACHE, CEO, Del Sol Medical Center
ACHE Education Credit: 1.0 hour Qualifying Credits

Summary: An inspiring story of leadership growth — from military service and clinical beginnings to CEO — with lessons on purpose and resilience.

4:30 PM | Closing Remarks
Speaker: Dr. Ginger Raya, ACHE Board President

4:35 PM – 5:30 PM | Networking Reception
Connect with students, faculty, and healthcare professionals in a relaxed setting.

Recruiting the Next Generation

ACHE and Southwest University are proud to invest in the future of healthcare leadership. This summit is not only a learning opportunity — it’s a recruitment and relationship-building event that connects emerging leaders with established professionals and organizations shaping the future of care.

If your organization is passionate about developing talent and supporting the next generation of healthcare leaders, we invite you to get involved.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are available for organizations and individuals wishing to support student engagement, leadership education, and professional development. Sponsors will receive recognition in event materials, during the summit, and through ACHE chapter communications.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Dr. Ginger Raya, ginger.raya@live.com