Meet Iris & Ava
Healthcare professionals turned advocates, leading the fight for better continuing education and healthcare worker wellbeing.
Iris Chen, RN, MSN
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
ICU Nurse turned Healthcare Technology Leader
After 8 years in critical care nursing, Iris experienced firsthand the challenges of maintaining CE requirements while working demanding hospital shifts. Her vision of "education that fits your life, not the other way around" became the founding principle of Healthcare CE Solutions.
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Dr. Ava Rodriguez, MD, MPH
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Emergency Medicine Physician & Public Health Advocate
Dr. Rodriguez brings her experience from emergency medicine and public health to ensure Healthcare CE Solutions serves all healthcare professionals, especially those in underserved communities. Her advocacy work focuses on healthcare equity and access.
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Our Advocacy Work
Beyond education, we actively work to improve conditions for all healthcare professionals
Healthcare Workforce Development
Partnering with rural hospitals and community health centers to provide accessible continuing education.
Burnout Prevention Initiative
Developing evidence-based wellness content and advocating for better work-life balance in healthcare.
Healthcare Education Policy
Working with state boards and accreditation bodies to modernize continuing education requirements.
Diversity & Inclusion
Creating culturally competent healthcare education and promoting diversity in healthcare leadership.
What Healthcare Professionals Say
Feedback from the healthcare community on our leadership and advocacy work
"Iris and Ava truly understand what it's like to be a working healthcare professional. They built something we actually need."
"Their advocacy work has made real changes in how our state approaches CE requirements. Finally, policy makers who get it."
"The wellness and burnout prevention content has been game-changing for our staff. This is advocacy in action."
Speaking Engagements
Recognition & Awards
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Whether you're a healthcare professional looking for better CE options or an organization wanting to partner with us, we'd love to connect.