Student Healthcare Leadership Summit by ACHE & Southwest University

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Southwest University Campus, Library
ACHE Credits: 1.5 In-Person (IP) Credit | 3 Qualifying Credits

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

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

The Change-Maker’s Playbook: Leading in Evolving Healthcare Environments
ACHE Education Credit: 1.0 hour Qualifying Credits
Moderator: (TBA)
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

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

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
Panelists:

• Jessica Dorador, BSN, RN, Clinic Manager, El Paso Children’s Urgent Care
• Javier Aguilar, Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technology Program, Southwest University

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

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.

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, [email protected]

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