Lynda Hernandez

Lynda Hernandez
Associate Director
Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce
907-786-6591
lrhernandez@alaska.edu

Biography

Lynda joined the AHEC team in July 2023.  Lynda is a lifelong Alaskan completing her undergraduate education at °µÍøÊÓÆµand her Master’s degree through Creighton University. Lynda worked in academic advising for nearly 17 years, most recently working for the College of Health at °µÍøÊÓÆµas Director of Advising.  Lynda started her career in pathway programs for youth interested in health careers and continues to be a passionate champion for the success of health programs students. Outside of work, Lynda enjoys travel and visiting new places as well as cooking and baking.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversight of Alaska AHEC Scholars Program
  • Oversight of Health Careers Outreach
  • Pathways and Pipeline Programming
  • Coordination with regional AHEC Centers and other stakeholders to develop partnerships for statewide healthcare workforce development