2026
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.
2026 Border Health Innovation Summit Committee
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Nicole Aguilar, EdD, MBA
DIRECTOR | Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce University of Texas at El Paso LinkedIn
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Scott Crawford, MD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Training and Educational Center for Healthcare Simulation | Associate Professor – Dept. Emergency Medicine | Texas Tech University Health El Paso LinkedIn
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Denise Avila
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | The Borderplex Alliance LinkedIn
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Laura Leslie
DIRECTOR | Global Health Economics & Reimbursement | Edwards Lifesciences LinkedIn
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Jameson MacDonell
MANAGING PRINCIPAL | The Mentibus Group, LLC | CO-FOUNDER | Second Hub Collaborative LinkedIn
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Bill Pieratt, Ph.D.
DEAN & CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER | Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Ryan Westberry MSc, MBA
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER | Resaca Ventures LinkedIn
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Ginger Raya
CENTER LEADER | George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management (UTHealth) LinkedIn
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Carlos Murguía
DIRECTOR | Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship LinkedIn