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💙 Proud to have attended Socorro ISD’s State of the District today and to serve as Vice Chair of the Budget Advisory Committee.

Grateful for the opportunity to support decisions that strengthen our schools, invest in our students, and help shape the future of our district.

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From the Texas Capitol to AUPHA to Becker’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Summit, the past two weeks have been filled with meaningful conversations about the future of healthcare.

Grateful for the opportunity to testify before the Texas House Committee on Public Health, present alongside colleagues from across the country, and discuss innovation and partnerships in rural healthcare.

Looking forward to turning these conversations into action.

🧪➡️📈 From the lab bench to the boardroom.

Not every healthcare career follows a traditional path. In this week’s Healthspark episode, Simar Sharma shares how she went from bioengineering research to helping biopharma companies navigate the complex realities of getting new therapies to patients.

One of my favorite parts of this conversation was hearing how experiences outside the classroom—including case competitions, networking, and curiosity-driven learning—helped shape her career.

If you’re a student, early-career professional, or anyone wondering what healthcare careers beyond direct patient care can look like, this episode is for you.

🎧 New episode available June 11.
Listen on your favorite podcast platform—
https://gingerraya.podbean.com/

Rural communities have always been centers of resilience, innovation, and connection.

As healthcare continues to evolve, we have an opportunity to reimagine how care is delivered, how partnerships are formed, and how we support the unique needs of rural populations. The most impactful solutions will come from collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to improving health where people live and work.

Looking forward to engaging with leaders who are driving meaningful change and helping shape what’s next for rural healthcare.

Looking forward to engaging with fellow leaders at Becker’s and bringing the perspective of Rural Hospital Officers Academy to the discussion. The best solutions emerge when healthcare, public health, academia, and community stakeholders work together toward shared goals.

Proud to share that I will be leading UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s participation in the Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy, representing the UT System across East Texas.

This is an incredible opportunity to work with rural hospital leaders who are tackling some of healthcare’s toughest challenges while continuing to serve their communities every day.

Excited for what lies ahead.

Read more in the announcement below.

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has been selected to represent The University of Texas System in a new statewide initiative, the Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy, designed to strengthen financial leadership and long-term stability of rural hospitals across Texas. At UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, the Academy site will be led by Ginger Raya, EdD, MHA, MPA, a nationally recognized healthcare executive who will support 38 East Texas counties.

Read the full article here: https://sph.uth.edu/news/story/statewide-rural-hospital-leadership-initiative

Big conversations. Big vision. Big future for El Paso healthcare 🏥✨

Proud to chair today’s El Paso Chamber Healthcare Coalition meeting featuring updates from UMC leadership on bond projects, healthcare expansion, procurement opportunities, and the future of healthcare in our community.

We also discussed key healthcare legislative priorities impacting providers, hospitals, and patients across the Borderplex region.

So inspiring to see leaders, advocates, and community partners all working together to move El Paso forward 💙👏🏽

Spring grades are submitted, and now I’m shifting into an exciting 30+ days of leadership, learning, and collaboration — starting and ending back home in El Paso. Grateful for opportunities to contribute to conversations shaping the future of healthcare and leadership.

Here’s what’s ahead 👇

1️⃣ May 27 | El Paso, TX
Health Professions Network Spring Conference
“From the Edge to Influence: A Leadership Story Shaping Healthcare”

2️⃣ June 9–11 | San Diego, CA
2026 AUPHA Annual Meeting
Presenting with Pamela Prieto Montoya:
“Bias Breaker: A New Model for Judging”

3️⃣ June 11–12 | Chicago, IL
Becker’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Summit
Panel: “The Next Wave of Rural Healthcare Innovation and Partnerships”

4️⃣ June 25 | El Paso, TX
El Paso Chapter of Credit Unions
“Leading with Clarity and Influence: Emotional Intelligence and Growth Mindset for Today’s Executives”

All while continuing the important work happening through our leadership cohorts and rural healthcare initiatives back home.

🤝 If you’ll be at any of these events, I’d love to connect.

💡 Your work matters. How we lead, collaborate, and engage with one another matters even more.