Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Jennifer Hernandez
Hernandez, Jennifer
Project Manager
Center For The Future Of Arizona
Jennifer Hernandez has worked across Northern Arizona in nonprofit and public service sectors for more than 2 decades. She is passionate about the transformative power of education and has spent much of her career advocating for policy solutions and increased resources to improve access and equity across the P20 continuum. Jennifer cares deeply about the social, economic and environmental factors that influence educational outcomes and has served on several boards and commissions committed to creating vibrant, resilient communities.
Sessions:
5501: Building Regional Healthcare Pathways to Meet Arizona's Talent Needs
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Health Science Technologies
Arizona's healthcare sector continues to face urgent workforce shortages that demand regional, cross-sector solutions. The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) has partnered with local education and workforce leaders to form regional healthcare collaboratives, creating innovative partnerships designed to align K–12, postsecondary, and industry efforts in addressing regional healthcare talent needs. Unlike traditional sector partnerships, these collaboratives position K–12 as an essential partner in developing aligned career pathways. This session will highlight regional outcomes from the Southeast, Southwest, West Maricopa County, and Northern Arizona collaboratives, showcasing strategies that connect education and industry, align training with labor market needs, and prepare students for successful entry into Arizona's growing healthcare workforce.
