Dr. Melinda Villagran Appointed to Governor's Healthcare Workforce Task Force

Melinda Villagran, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Translational Health Research Center at Texas State University, has been named as an advisory member of the newly formed, statewide Healthcare Workforce Task Force. The appointment was announced by Governor Greg Abbott’s office in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

The Healthcare Workforce Task Force has been created to address the critical shortages in the healthcare workforce across Texas, aiming to meet the demands of the state's rapidly growing population. The task force will also focus on equipping students with the essential skills needed to thrive in healthcare professions​.

As a member of the task force, Villagran and other experts from education, healthcare, and policy will work on innovative solutions to expand educational opportunities, streamline pathways into healthcare careers, and support current healthcare workers through professional development to create a comprehensive approach to resolving the workforce challenges.

More information about Dr. Villagran and the Translational Health Research Center is available on the Translational Health Research Center website.