Event Format

Virtual Event

Date

Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 12:00 PM CST – Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 01:00 PM CST

Cost

Free

Type

Virtual Events

Event Host

Contact Information

Alex Rozenbaum

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

Trina Raye, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

Manager, Nursing Professional Development & RN Residency Program Director

Parkview Health

 

 
Elisa Arespacochaga

Elisa Arespacochaga

Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Workforce

American Hospital Association

 

 
Larissa Africa

Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN

Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions

StaffGarden by Ascend Learning

 

 
Jenna Fisher

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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