National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives

Day 3 at ACHE Congress 2025 – Closing with Inspiration! What an incredible way to wrap up our time at #ACHECongress ! Today, we were deeply inspired by leaders from the Better Together Initiative, including our very own NALHE President & Chair, Xavier Villarreal, as they reinforced a renewed commitment to serving our members, Chapters, patients and communities. Their message was clear—healthcare optimization for all is not just an aspiration but a responsibility we must uphold. At NALHE, we are unwavering in our mission to create a space where leadership meets opportunity—for all. This powerful momentum will continue to fuel our Board and operations as we drive impact, elevate NALHE leadership, and build a healthy future for all. We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the NALHE Greater Houston Chapter Board for their time and volunteerism in representing NALHE at the Exhibit Hall, where we welcomed many new members! Your dedication, along with hosting such a fantastic NALHE Social Event, made this experience even more special. A huge thanks as well to the American College of Healthcare Executives leadership team for their continued partnership! And of course, a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our NALHE familia who stopped by the ever-popular booth #522—your energy and support made all the difference! Next stop: The NALHE 8th Annual Leadership Summit! ?? Get ready, because we turn 20 this year!!! ?? BOLD VISION. BRAVE LEADERSHIP. LASTING LEGACY. ?? September 17-19, 2025 ?? The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio ?? 420 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 ?? The hotel is now accepting reservations—don’t miss your chance to secure your room! https://lnkd.in/gUndhMva (registration opening soon!) Let’s keep the momentum going—see you in San Antonio! #BetterTogether #LeadershipInAction #NALHE #HealthcareOptimization #NALHE20 #BOLDVISION #BRAVELEADERSHIP #LASTINGLEGACY

NALHE at ACHE Congress 2025 – Day 2! It has been our humbling honor to connect with our NALHE familia in leadership roles at ACHE, serving as SMEs on panels, and engaging in powerful dialogue at our exhibit. The talent and impact on display have been nothing short of incredible—we show up! We were also inspired by Dr. Doris Kearns Goodwin at the MacEachern Memorial Lecture and Luncheon: No Ordinary Time, A Front Row Seat to History. When asked to define leadership, she shared some golden nuggets: ? Humility – Acknowledging mistakes and embracing growth ? Empathy – Truly standing in someone else’s shoes ? Resilience – Staying strong through adversity ? Integrity – Leading with honesty and purpose ? The ability to find time to think, relax, and replenish energy These are just a few of the many insights she left us with—powerful reminders for all leaders! Here are some snapshots of our NALHE family in action. Have photos? Drop them in the comments and share with our network and partners! How’s your Congress experience in Houston so far? Let’s keep the momentum going! (Marcos Pesquera Monica Vargas-Mahar, FACHE Rolando Gomez, MBA Ilan Shapiro MD MBA FAAP FACHE Deborah Visconi Dennise Rosas Marissa Hernández Alma Aranda, MHA Karen Martin Katherine Grand Daniela Gonzalez Ana Zuniga Cristina Contreras, MPA, LMSW, FABC Eddie Cruz, MBA, FACHE Dorian Brito, MPH, MA, CPHQ, PCMH CCE) #NALHE #ACHECongress #Leadership #RepresentationMatters #LeadershipWisdom

?? Hotel Booking Now Open for NALHE’s 8th Annual Leadership Summit! ?? BOLD VISION. BRAVE LEADERSHIP. LASTING LEGACY. ?? September 17-19, 2025 ?? The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio | 420 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 The wait is over! Hotel bookings are NOW OPEN for the highly anticipated NALHE 8th Annual Leadership Summit—and YOU are invited to join us for this incredible event! This year marks 20 years of empowering leaders and driving change in healthcare, and we are celebrating in San Antonio with a summit that promises to be an unforgettable experience. Expect powerful speakers, exciting networking opportunities, and inspiring conversations with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone summit! We highly recommend booking your hotel room NOW—space is limited, and last year we saw rooms fill up quickly! ?? Secure your stay today at our exclusive NALHE rate: Hotel Booking Link: https://lnkd.in/gKdggzH8 Stay tuned for registration details—but book your room now to make sure you don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/gHKidbh2 We can’t wait to welcome you to San Antonio for an experience that will leave you inspired, connected, and ready to lead the future of healthcare! ?? Join us—let’s make this Summit unforgettable! #NALHE2025 #LeadershipSummit #HealthcareInnovation #Networking #Leadership #NALHENetwork #HealthcareLeadership #Summit2025 #BOLDVISION #BRAVELEADERSHIP

NALHE Familia, Partners & Friends—Are you attending #ACHECongress 2025 in Houston? Our NALHE leaders are here and ready to connect with you! Stop by our booth (#522, caddy-corner from the Career Hub) to: ? Meet with NALHE leaders ? Pick up your exclusive NALHE pin ? Grab a hiking bag & phone wallet Let’s connect, collaborate, and keep building our impact together. See you there! #NALHE #LatinoLeaders #ACHE2025 #Leadership #Healthcare

NALHE National Leaders at ACHE’s Better Together Event at Congress, Houston 2025! We’re thrilled to share that NALHE National leaders were in attendance at ACHE’s Better Together Event at Congress, Houston 2025! This event was an incredible opportunity for networking and collaboration with fellow healthcare leaders. A special congratulations to NALHE’s former Board Member, corporate sponsor, and long-time member and mentor to many, ACHE’s Chair-Elect Noel J. Cárdenas, FACHE! Your leadership and dedication continue to inspire us all, and we are incredibly proud of your accomplishments. Looking forward to continued growth, partnership, and success for NALHE as we continue to empower and elevate healthcare leaders across the nation! #NALHE #HealthcareLeadership #ACHE #BetterTogether #Leadership #Mentorship #HealthcareTalent #OpportunityMeetsLeadership

Exciting Leadership Transitions at NALHE! Today at our NALHE Board Retreat, we welcomed a new chapter of leadership, filled with energy, vision, and commitment to advancing NALHE members into healthcare leadership. We are proud to officially welcome our new NALHE National Executive Officers: ? Xavier Villarreal – Chair & President ? Dr. Isabell Pacheco, DSc, FACHE Chair-Elect ? Dr. Daniel Gandarilla Ed.D, MBA, SPHR – Secretary ? Thomas Shorter – Treasurer ? Marcos Pesquera – Immediate Past President We also welcome our new board members, whose expertise and passion will help drive NALHE’s continued impact: ? Joann Evangelista ? Dr. Miguel Benet MD MPH FACHE ? Donna Padilla Padilla ? Deborah Grimes At the same time, we express our deepest gratitude to our outgoing board members for their outstanding leadership and service: ??Lorie Thibodeaux, MHA, CDE?, CDP?, CDT, LSSBB, CPHQ ?? Dr. Veronica Sandoval, Ph.D., J.D. ?? Monica Vargas-Mahar, FACHE NALHE has experienced incredible growth, thanks to the leadership of Marcos Pesquera as Chair. His dedication has strengthened our foundation, and now, under Xavier Villarreal’s leadership, we are poised to continue that momentum and expand our impact. A special congratulations to two of our NALHE operations leaders, Melissa H. Molina-Trinidad, MBA, LSSGB, C-TAGME, Director of Chapter Operations, and Alejandro Patino, MHA, Director of Operational Excellence, for being recognized by the Board for their incredible service to the NALHE familia. Your dedication and leadership continue to elevate our mission! We also extend a special thank you to guest speaker Stephen Rivera from NALHE SoCal for sharing with the Board the incredible work happening in the chapter and its partnership with our corporate sponsor, Kaiser Permanente. Huge thank you to our Board Member Michelle Linares, MBA.Your insights and leadership are inspiring! At today’s retreat, the dialogue was energizing and full of possibility. Together, as the NALHE familia, we remain committed to empowering our members, Chapters and partners, advancing healthcare leadership, and building a true healthcare talent powerhouse. Because at NALHE, opportunity meets leadership—and all are invited to join us on this journey! #NALHE #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareTalent #OpportunityMeetsLeadership #NALHEFamilia

What a night! The NALHE Social Event at Pitch 25 Houston was an absolute blast—great conversations, lively networking, and plenty of dancing as healthcare leaders from across the country came together to connect and unwind. A huge shoutout to our incredible hosts, the NALHE Greater Houston Chapter, for making it all happen! A special congratulations to Dr. Erica Hattery, MD, MHA for receiving the Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership as the former President of the NALHE Greater Houston Chapter. Her dedication and vision have made a lasting impact on the chapter and our entire NALHE familia! But we’re just getting started… Up next: The NALHE Annual Leadership Summit! BOLD VISION. BRAVE LEADERSHIP. LASTING LEGACY. ?? September 17-19, 2025 ?? The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio | 420 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Join us as we celebrate 20 years of excellence! This milestone summit will honor two decades of empowering Latino healthcare leaders and shaping the future of our industry. Get ready for an unforgettable experience—you won’t want to miss this! Congratulations to our raffle prize winners! See you all at the Summit! #NALHE #HealthcareLeadership #Networking #20YearsOfExcellence

?? ATTENTION ALL HEALTHCARE LEADERS! ?? ?? NALHE’s Annual Social Event at ACHE’s Congress 2025 – SOLD OUT! ?? A huge THANK YOU to everyone who registered for our event at ACHE’s Congress! We are SOLD OUT and cannot wait to see you all there for an unforgettable evening of fun, connection, and celebration! If you weren't able to secure a spot, don't worry – we’ve got something big coming up! Save the Date for our next major event: NALHE Annual Leadership Summit ?? September 17-19, 2025 ?? San Antonio, Texas You won't want to miss this event, and we’ll be selling out fast—so mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more details! Congratulations to our host Chapter NALHE Greater Houston Chapter!

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?? LAST CALL! ?? NALHE Annual Social Event at ACHE Congress 2025 – Final Tickets Available! ??? Don’t miss your chance to connect, unwind, and network with healthcare leaders in a fun and relaxed setting. Tickets are going fast, so grab yours before they're gone! ?? ? Live Entertainment: Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Grupo KaChe live – bring your dancing shoes! ?? ?? Exciting Raffles: Purchase $25 raffle tickets at the event for a chance to win amazing prizes, all supporting NALHE’s Elite Learning Ecosystem. Why Attend? Network with Healthcare Leaders: Meet peers, NALHE members, and top professionals in a relaxed environment. Great Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious refreshments while you mingle. ????? Unwind & Have Fun: Relax, enjoy great music, and spark meaningful conversations! ?? Event Details: ?? Date: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 ?? Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM ?? Location: Pitch 25, 2120 Walker St., Houston, TX 77003 Ticket Pricing: $25 for Student Members $30 for Professional Members $35 for Non-Members ??? Tickets are LIMITED—register now before they sell out! ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g8z6ra-G Join us for a night of networking, relaxation, and fun at ACHE Congress 2025! Let’s make it a night to remember! ?? #NALHE #ACHECongress2025 #HealthcareLeadership #Networking #LiveEntertainment #Raffles #NALHESocial