Liz Mahan, MFA, CPRP - DEI is the Director of Professional Development and Solutions for AAPPR.

Liz comes from a physician recruitment background, most recently as a physician and provider recruitment professional at Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA. During her tenure as a recruiter, she enjoyed partnering with physicians, senior leaders, and practice administrators to identify the best resources available to recruit, onboard, and retain top provider talent. Liz has a passion for helping others succeed, using creative problem solving and innovation to meet the challenges presented in today's market.

As Director of Professional Development and Solutions at AAPPR Liz partners with recruitment professionals to develop tools and resources to advance the profession.  She is an experienced facilitator and public speaker and enjoys writing articles and blog posts on trends in physician and provider recruitment.

Liz holds a BA in Russian and Eastern European Studies from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and an MFA in Theatrical Management and Producing from Columbia University in New York, NY. 

Jenny began her career at LocumTenens.com in 2017 after an extensive career in healthcare staffing, technology and management. With over 15 years of healthcare experience, Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as Associate Vice President of the Emergency Medicine division. As AVP, Jenny is focused on assuring clients the very best coverage for their need for Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Occupational Medicine settings.Along with the work Jenny does leading the Emergency Medicine Division, Jenny works with LocumTenens.com's Charitable Giving committee and uses her vast healthcare background to lead and manage many of LocumTenens.com's company-wide projects and initiatives. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006 and received her Master of Health Administration(MHA) and Master of Business Administration(MBA) from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University in 2014.

Along with the work Jenny does leading the Emergency Medicine Division, Jenny works with LocumTenens.com's Charitable Giving committee and uses her vast healthcare background to lead and manage many of LocumTenens.com's company-wide projects and initiatives. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006 and received her Master of Health Administration(MHA) and Master of Business Administration(MBA) from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University in 2014.

Rachael Nieves brings over 14 years of progressive experience in healthcare operations and administration to her role as Director of Physician & APP Onboarding and Flex Staffing at Atrium Health, (now part of Advocate Health) a leading healthcare organization in Charlotte, North Carolina.

With a master’s degree in business administration specializing in healthcare, Rachael is committed to merging business principles with the intricacies of the healthcare industry. With a passion for data, she believes in leveraging data to identify trends, advocate for change, and influence decision-making to enhance the clinician and patient experience.

Rachael’s journey with AAPPR began in 2018 with her participation in the inaugural cohort of the Mentor Match program, where she gained valuable insights and mentorship. Her dedication to excellence is evident through her attainment of certifications including AAPPR’s Certified Physician-Provider Recruitment Professional (CPRP) and Onboarding and Retention (OAR) Certificate course.

As a member of the OAR leadership team, Rachael is enthusiastic to further the group’s mission of advancing physician and advance practice onboarding and retention practices. With a keen focus on enhancing the onboarding experience and advocating for best practices, Rachael is dedicated to supporting healthcare organizations, large and small, in achieving their recruitment and retention goals.

She believes in the power of effective onboarding to drive positive outcomes for both providers and organizations and is excited to contribute to the group’s success in shaping the future of healthcare recruitment and retention.

Tara’s career in healthcare began over 15 years ago as a physician liaison and quickly expanded to include physician recruitment, strategic planning, and business development. Working for hospitals and health systems throughout the Midwest and Mid-South, her job focused on finding and hiring the best physicians, then working with them to develop and implement business strategies to expand the amount of exceptional care they provided for their patients.

Today, as Regional Vice President of Recruiting for Jackson Physician Search’s Midwest Division, she specializes in helping providers advance their professional careers. Utilizing her background as an in-house physician recruiter and healthcare administration experience, she is passionate about recruiting the best candidates that provide a long-term fit for each provider, hospital, and community Jackson Physician Search serves.

Tara is a sought-after thought leader who frequently speaks on topics from evolving industry trends to physician compensation to optimizing the recruitment cycle. Throughout her career, she has amassed a number of impressive professional accolades, including:

• Recruiting Vice President of the Year Award Recipient
• Industry Analysts “40 Under 40” Award Recipient (2023)
• Graduate of Jackson Healthcare’s corporate leadership university and St. Louis-based Leadership Chesterfield and Vision Leadership St. Charles County

Tara resides in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, Sophia and Bennett.