The Border Health Innovation Summit Committee is a dedicated group of leaders from academia, industry, government, and the community who play a vital role in shaping the events vision and impact. Their expertise and collaboration help drive meaningful discussions, foster innovation, and strengthen partnerships that advance healthcare and biotech in our region.

Border Health Innovation Summit Committee

  • Nicole Aguilar, EdD, MBA

    Director, Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce

    University of Texas at El Paso

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  • Scott Crawford, MD

    Associate Professor – Dept. Emergency Medicine | Executive Director - Training and Educational Center for Healthcare Simulation

    Texas Tech University Health El Paso

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  • Emmanuel Gorospe MD, MPH, CPI, ACRP-CP, FACP, FACG, FASGE

    Medical Director (Gastroenterology), Castle Biosciences, Inc. | Clinical Professor of Medicine

    Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

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  • Laura Leslie

    Director, Global Health Economics & Reimbursement,  Edwards Lifesciences

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  • Jameson MacDonnell

    Managing Principal, The Mentibus Group, LLC | Second Hub Collaborative, Co-Founder

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  • Joshua Ortiz-Guzman, PhD

    Director of Clinical Research Rio Grande Urology,P.A. | Founder, Prodigy Cells Labs

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  • James Ramos

    Academic Dean, Southwest University at El Paso

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  • Dr. Ginger, EdD, MHA, MPA

    Center Leader, George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management (UTHealth)

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Border Health Innovation Summit Organizers

  • Nancy Lowery

    Senior Director of Innovation

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  • Michaele Linden-Johnson, FACHE, MBA, LCSW

    Senior Director of Clinical Trials & Business Developments

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  • Emily Gomez

    Program Marketing & Events Coordinator

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