ACHE Central Texas Chapter

03/10/2026

You've learned a lot along the way! Now, it's time to pay it forward. Be like Christi Nguyen DNP. Apply to be an ACHENTX Mentor!

https://achectx.org/mentorship-program/

03/05/2026

A natural question emerges once you've "made it" in leadership: How do I continue to make a meaningful impact?

Mentoring is one of the most effective answers.

The ACHE Central Texas Mentoring Program offers experienced leaders a structured way to invest in the next generation. Few professional commitments deliver as much long-term value to individuals and to the healthcare ecosystem as intentional mentoring.

As our industry navigates workforce shortages, reimbursement pressure, care model redesign, and rising expectations around access and patient experience, emerging leaders need more than technical skill. They need perspective. They need context that only experience provides.

That is where you come in.

Why Your Experience Matters
Early- and mid-career professionals are leading teams and influencing strategy earlier than ever. They are capable and ambitious, but many are navigating complexity without seasoned counsel.

As a mentor, you provide:
Context for high-stakes decisions
Candid feedback in a confidential setting
Insight into governance and organizational dynamics
Guidance during career inflection points
A sounding board for ideas that cannot be tested internally

You shorten learning curves and help future leaders avoid predictable missteps. In doing so, you strengthen the leadership pipeline.

Mentoring with Intention
Effective mentoring is structured and purposeful. Strong relationships begin with clarity. Mentor and mentee align early on goals such as leadership development, succession planning, career navigation, or expanded scope. Clear objectives create accountability for both parties.

Psychological safety is essential. Conversations must remain confidential and separate from performance evaluation. The mentor’s role is to guide and challenge constructively, not to judge.

Light structure sustains momentum. A defined meeting cadence and periodic check-ins keep the relationship productive without creating unnecessary burden.

What Great Mentors Do
Great mentors ask thoughtful questions. They share lessons from failure as readily as from success. They encourage disciplined thinking rather than offering immediate answers.

You do not need to have every solution. You need curiosity, honesty, and a willingness to invest time.

The Commitment
Our chapter is currently accepting mentor applications.
Mentors must:
Be an active ACHE member at the time of application
Complete six contact hours with an assigned mentee
Be available by phone, email, or in person as appropriate
Facilitate professional growth and discussion of career and healthcare topics
Complete a brief post-program survey

This is a defined, manageable commitment with significant impact.

Healthcare leadership is learned through experience. Mentoring ensures that experience is transferred, not lost.

Apply by the end of March!

Central Texas ACHE 2026 Mentorship Program Central Texas ACHE's mentorship program for builds connections throughout our region, designed for members at any point in their careers. Interested participants are encouraged to apply as either a

02/25/2026

If you are an active member of ACHE and have an hour or two a month, you can be an ACHE mentee!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/WTtnGEA4svm7CpRGA

02/17/2026

Mentoring can provide value to the mentor too!

Consider joining the program for fulfillment, fresh perspective, and growing your capacity as a leader.

Here’s the timeline:
📝 Apply by March 31st
👥 Matching in April
🍕 May 14 4-6p Kick off event in south central Austin
🏫 6 hours of mentoring in-person or virtual
🥤 Oct 15 4-6p Wrap up event in north central Austin

Apply here: https://forms.gle/SqD35ayLUneLS3ER6

Learn more about the program here: https://achectx.org/mentorship-program/.

Questions? Reach out and I’ll be happy to answer them!

02/10/2026

Don't grow alone. Apply for mentorship by March 31st!

Learn more about the program here: https://achectx.org/mentorship-program/

Apply here: https://forms.gle/SqD35ayLUneLS3ER6

02/01/2026

Pay it forward! Apply to become an ACHE mentor by March 31st!

Learn more about the program here: https://achectx.org/mentorship-program/

Apply here: https://forms.gle/SqD35ayLUneLS3ER6

12/04/2024

Sign up now for this year's Central Texas ACHE Chapter holiday banquet in partnership with Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)'s Central Texas Chapter. Set for Dec. 5 from 7p.m. to 9 p.m. Maggiano's in The Domain. https://achectx.org/2024/10/23/2024-holiday-banquet/

10/15/2024

There's limited spots still available for the Central Texas Chapter in partnership with HIMSS Central Texas Chapter where healthcare leaders can get 4.5 CE credits. Learn more and sign up online: https://achectx.org/2024/09/18/ehrs-hit-in-the-age-of-ai-co-hosted-event-by-central-texas-ache-himss-central-texas/

10/03/2024

Join us for a special 2024 Fall Symposium in partnership with HIMSS Central Texas Chapter at the University of Texas. This exciting forum will have three tracks focused on the EHR/HIT in the age of AI including Clinical AI, Operational improvement and efficiencies, and optimizing EHRs. Approved for 4.5 ACHE In Person Education Credits. Register now >> https://achectx.org/2024/09/18/ehrs-hit-in-the-age-of-ai-co-hosted-event-by-central-texas-ache-himss-central-texas/

06/14/2024

It's not too late to register! Earn 1.5 qualified ACHE credits and learn more about the growing Central Texas market and how health systems are responding through investments. Take a deeper dive into M&A trends and more. https://achectx.org/2024/06/04/upcoming-education-session-leading-through-mergers-and-acquisitions/

06/09/2024

Healthcare leaders can do more to prepare to Central Texas market growth and gather insights on M&A drivers across the industry. Register now and earn 1.5 qualified ACHE credits. https://achectx.org/2024/06/04/upcoming-education-session-leading-through-mergers-and-acquisitions/

06/04/2024

With all the growth in Central Texas, health systems are responding with massive growth. Learn more about the impact of mergers and acquisitions as well as what comes next as the industry responds to market demand. Check out the next education session for ACHE members and earn 1.5 credits. https://achectx.org/2024/06/04/upcoming-education-session-leading-through-mergers-and-acquisitions/