ACHE IP 1.5 hrs: Strategically Mapping Your Early Career

Join ACHE of the Southwest for Strategically Mapping Your Early Career Development—a dynamic panel focused on practical strategies to help early careerists grow, adapt, and lead in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

Hear from experienced leaders and emerging professionals as they share real-world insights on career advancement, mentorship, personal branding, and building the skills needed for long-term success.

Attendees will earn 1.5 ACHE In-Person Education credits for participating in this session.

Ideal for early-career healthcare professionals, students, and those who mentor or support the next generation of leaders.

Panelist: Jene Hurlbut, PhD, RN, CNE
Interim Dean, Hunt School of Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Dr. Hurlbut is an accomplished academic and healthcare leader with extensive experience in nursing education, research, and workforce development. Her work focuses on advancing health equity, strengthening the nursing pipeline, and preparing future healthcare leaders to serve diverse and underserved communities.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jene%E2%80%99-hurlbut-9638a615b/

Panelist: Gregory D. Erickson, MBA, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer, University Medical Center of El Paso
Gregory Erickson is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience in hospital operations and patient care delivery. As COO of UMC El Paso, he leads strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence, improve patient outcomes, and enhance organizational performance.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-d-erickson-mba-fache-80120311/

Panelist: Christine Walker, DNP, MSN, MBA, BSN
Chief Nursing Officer, Las Palmas Medical Center
Christine Walker is Chief Nursing Officer at Las Palmas Medical Center, bringing more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience across women’s services, emergency, and critical care. She has held executive roles including Associate Chief Nursing Officer at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center and senior director of the transformation office at Texas Health Resources, where she led system integration and patient-centered care initiatives. Dr. Walker holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Texas Tech University and is recognized for driving operational excellence and advancing high-quality patient care.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-walker-dnp-55067637/

Moderator: Dr. Ginger Raya, EdD, MHA, MPA
President, ACHE of the Southwest | Associate Professor, UTHealth Houston

Dr. Ginger Raya is a nationally recognized healthcare executive, educator, and mentor with over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, and leadership development. She serves as Center Director at UTHealth Houston, where she leads executive programs and mentors emerging leaders. A former healthcare executive with HCA Healthcare and Texas Tech, she is known for driving organizational transformation and advancing leadership across healthcare systems.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gingerraya/

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