
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 Three
Discover what’s possible when you engage a data-driven approach to workforce development enabled through innovation and centralized, organization-wide insights.
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 Debbie Toland, MSN, RN, NE-BC, director of outcomes and improvement nursing professional practice, Inova Loudoun Hospital to help nursing leaders and executives optimize their clinical workforce and drive organizational success through data-driven 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.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025:
12:00PM CST – 1:00PM CST
1:00PM EST – 2:00PM EST
10:00AM PST – 11:00AM PST
11:00AM MST – 12:00PM MST
Speakers

Debbie Toland, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Director of Outcomes and Improvement, Nursing Professional Practice
Inova Health System

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 StaffGarden by Ascend Learning
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 comprehensive solutions provide 360° data-driven intelligence unlocking efficiencies, advancing clinical careers and amplifying workforce engagement and retention.
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