From Data Fragmentation to Strategic Workforce Intelligence
Event Format
Date
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 12:00 PM CST – Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 01:00 PM CSTCost
Type
Event Host

Description
AHA Affinity Forum Session Tree
Explore how health systems are retaining top talent long-term with significant engagement through digitized clinical ladder programs and a comprehensive approach to development.
In session three of the AHA AHA Affinity Forum, Elisa Arespacochaga, Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Workforce, Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAS, Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning and Jenna Lloyd Fisher, DNP, MSMIT, APRN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Vice President Clinical Excellence, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning, will host Tricia Edwards, BSN, RN, PCCN, Advisor, Nurse Professional Development and Advancement Program, Ohio Health, to support nursing leaders seeking to create a resilient and forward-thinking workforce through transformative clinical ladder engagement strategies.
Each session will last 60 minutes to allow time for the panel discussion and interaction with attendees. Submit your questions ahead of time to contribute to the discussion and address issues that are unique to your organization, or role.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2025 at 1 - 2 p.m. Eastern; 12 - 1 p.m. Central; 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific
Speakers

Trina Raye, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Manager, Nursing Professional Development & RN Residency Program Director
Parkview Health

Elisa Arespacochaga
Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Workforce
American Hospital Association

Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN
Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions
StaffGarden by Ascend Learning

Jenna Lloyd Fisher, DNP, MSMIT, APRN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Vice President, Clinical Excellence
StaffGarden by Ascend Learning
AHA Affinity Forum is brought to our members in collaboration with CENTEGIX
As experts in healthcare workforce development, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning makes it easy for nurse leaders to empower their workforces to thrive and achieve clinical standards of excellence. Our proven solutions provide 360° data-driven intelligence unlocking efficiencies, advancing clinical careers and amplifying workforce engagement and retention.
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