Healthcare Leaders Association of Nevada upcoming events

Northern Nevada (Reno) April Member Meeting (14 Apr 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Northern Nevada April Member Meeting

Burned Out and Barely Holding It Together: Minimize Fatigue, Turnover, and Medical Errors Through Better Team Communication

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 | 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Sierra Neurosurgery Group

5590 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89511

Presented by: Alexia Vernon,

Step into Your Moxie

Session Description:

In healthcare practices, communication failures don’t start in the exam room—they start at the front desk, where administrative staff and practice leaders manage nonstop patient flow, emotional intensity, and operational pressure with little margin for error. These breakdowns have serious consequences: communication failures contribute to an estimated 250,000 deaths annually, making them the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins).

For administrative leaders, sustained overload and urgency keep the nervous system locked in survival mode. When people are dysregulated, communication at work deteriorates—not just with others, but internally. Self-talk becomes reactive, boundaries erode, and concerns go unspoken in the name of “getting through the day.”

In this session, participants will learn how to interrupt this burnout–communication cycle in real time. Front-line administrative leaders will explore how nervous system regulation, self-talk, and somatic awareness directly affect their ability to communicate clearly under pressure, set boundaries, and speak up before problems escalate. They’ll discover simple tools to restore energy throughout the workday, and learn how to articulate needs and limits in ways that reduce stress, protect patient flow, and improve performance—so speaking up becomes a stabilizing force rather than another drain on already limited capacity.

NO FEE TO ATTEND!

About Alexia:

Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by the White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to communication and leadership development, Alexia Vernon is the founder and CEO of Step into Your Moxie. A sought-after speaker, coach, and leadership consultant, through Step into Your Moxie, Alexia equips healthcare leaders and professionals to develop the vocal empowerment skills needed to advocate for themselves, their teams, and their patients—especially in high-stakes situations. Her trauma-sensitive coaching and training programs use role-play, improvisation, storytelling, and emotional intelligence (EQ) to help leaders foster trust and psychological safety, strengthen team communication, drive better patient outcomes, and promote greater staff well-being.

Alexia’s work has been featured on/in CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Entrepreneur, Inc., and Women’s Health. Alexia has delivered keynotes as well as coaching and training programs for clients such as Google, HCA Healthcare, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Medtronic, PreludeDx, and RTC of Southern Nevada. She is the author of the multi-award-winning book, Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World, and the creator of the popular LinkedIn Learning course, Communicating to Drive People to Take Action. Learn more about Alexia at StepIntoYourMoxie.com

Southern Nevada Women's Leadership Breakfast (23 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Southern Nevada Women's Leadership Breakfast

Lead Boldly: Advancing Healthcare

Through Courage and Connection

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 8:00AM – 11:00AM

Select Health Nevada Headquarters

6795 Agilysys Way, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Breakfast included!

Get ready for an engaging morning of breakfast, networking, and inspiring discussions at the 2026 Southern Nevada Women's Leadership Breakfast!

Discover valuable insights on how women can lead with influence, mentor others, and maintain a strong, authentic voice in today’s dynamic workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow leaders and gain actionable strategies for success!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Clark County Commissioner

MODERATOR: Rita Vaswani, Senior VP & Senior Relationship Manager, Nevada State Bank

PANELISTS:

Pearl Kim, PhD, MHA, Assistant Professors-In-Residence, UNLV

Karen Rubel, CEO, Nathan Adelson Hospice

Kimberly Virtuoso, CPO, Fontainebleau

Jessica Fields, PharmD, Market Health and Wellness Director, Walmart

VIEW SPONSORSHIP PACKET

TICKET PRICING

Regular: $50

CHARITY PARTNER: St. Jude's Ranch for Children

A portion of the profits from this event will benefit St. Jude's Ranch for Children - whose mission is to transform the lives of abused and at-risk children, young adults and families by empowering them to create new choices and new hope in a caring community.

HIGHLIGHT FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT!

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) May Member Meeting (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Southern Nevada May Member Meeting

Children's Health in Southern Nevada

Wednesday, May 13th | 7:30AM - 9:00AM

Select Health Nevada Headquarters

6795 Agilysys Way, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Presented by: Russ Williams,
President, Nevada Children's Hospital

NO FEE TO ATTEND!

About Russ:

Russ Williams serves as President of the Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital. Russ leads Intermountain Health’s efforts to expand pediatric care services across Southern Nevada and Southwest Utah through collaboration with operations, caregiver teams across the Desert Region, other regions and enterprise, focusing on positive clinical outcomes, quality, patient experiences and improved access for pediatric patients.

Russ has more than two decades of executive leadership experience in pediatric and academic healthcare, with a strong track record in hospital operations, strategy, community engagement, and the planning and activation of complex healthcare facilities.

Prior to joining Intermountain Health, Russ served in senior leadership roles with Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin, where he provided operational and strategic oversight for a growing regional pediatric platform and led partnerships across clinical, academic, and community stakeholders. Prior to that, Russ held senior executive roles at Seattle Children’s, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, and the University of Minnesota Medical Center. In each of these positions, Russ guided system operations, regional programs, patient experience efforts, and major capital initiatives—including the development and opening of new children’s hospitals.

Russ holds a Master's in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. in Psychology and Business Administration from Brigham Young University.