Class of 2025

Dr. Ellie Adamson is an experienced healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical operations, nursing informatics, healthcare administration, and patient experience. Currently serving as the Director of Clinical Operations, Dr. Adamson oversees outpatient clinics and leads strategic…

Mitch Akers is a licensed Physical Therapist from Eastland, TX and currently serves as Director of Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Manager for Eastland Memorial Hospital District. He has been with Eastland Memorial Hospital District for 10 years in direct patient…

Krista Baty is a dedicated healthcare leader with a robust background in nursing and healthcare administration. Krista is currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood, where she has been for four years. Prior…

Parker Beasley serves as the Director of Operations at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital McKinney (THH McKinney). In this role, he is responsible for the overall management, coordination, implementation, and design of professional services at the THH McKinney…

Nathan Cintron is a dynamic healthcare administrator with extensive experience in operational leadership, healthcare finance, and driving innovation within hospital settings. Currently serving as an Associate Administrator at El Paso Children’s Hospital, Nathan excels in aligning departmental operations with strategic…

Mr. Wilson T. Dingmore joined Baylor Scott & White Health in October 2017 and currently serves as the Director of Clinic Operations. In this role, Wilson oversees clinic operations within the family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric clinics affiliated with Baylor…

Ashley M. Dowler, Associate Administrator, has been committed to healthcare excellence for over 15 years as a clinician and leader across multiple markets including 9 years proudly serving Texas communities. Ms. Dowler stepped into her first leadership role as Director…

Board certified in healthcare management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Hannah Gelbs-Gadd serves as the Chief Operating Officer at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas. Hannah is proud to lead the team at The Woman’s Hospital…

Mariam Hammad is a registered nurse with extensive experience in critical care settings. Her career has steadily progressed from direct patient care to leadership roles, and she currently serves as Chief Nursing Officer at DHR Health. Under her leadership, DHR…

Heather Johnston is the Vice President of Human Resources at Medina Healthcare System in Hondo, Texas, where she is dedicated to improving patient care and fostering a supportive environment for healthcare professionals. She focuses on enhancing recruiting efforts, boosting employee…

Porter Long serves as the Director of Performance Improvement at University Medical Center, located in Lubbock, Texas. Porter has a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt from the Management and Strategy Institute. As Director of Performance Improvement, he has leveraged…

Juan C. Navarro has served as the Assistant Chief Financial Officer at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas for the past 5 years and has over 16 years of healthcare experience, spanning over the Finance and Revenue Cycle areas.…

Barbara Obert is an accomplished health care executive with over 20 years of experience in strategy and operations in pediatrics. She currently serves as the Vice President of The Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s…

Karen Orozco has been an employee with Midland Memorial since 1991. She earned her Associates of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and her Bachelor of Applied Technology in Business Organizational Management from Midland College. Karen also has her Master…

Lee K. Prater is the Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, located in Frisco, Texas. She has her master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of North Carolina – Chapel…