Brent Kell is the Chief Executive Officer of Valley Immediate Care, where he has led the organization since 2002, growing it from a single clinic into a nine-location healthcare network serving communities across Southern Oregon. With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare management and service delivery, Brent has built a career focused on expanding access to high-quality patient care, operational leadership, and workforce development. 

In addition to his executive leadership role, Brent serves as a Limited License X-Ray Instructor and Program Director with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging and leads training programs for Pacific Healthcare Training and AFC Portland. He is also actively involved in community and workforce initiatives, serving as Board Chair of the Rogue Workforce Partnership and SOAPP, and as a board member of Living Opportunities. Outside of work, Brent is passionate about outdoor adventure and volunteer service, including ski patrol, avalanche instruction, search and rescue, and supporting seasonal workers in the Northwest.

Carmina Lu is the Clinical Director of Immediate Care at UCLA Health, where she oversees the strategic and operational leadership of multiple urgent care in the Greater Los Angeles area. With a strong background in healthcare administration and public service, Carmina is dedicated to advancing accessible, high-quality care in fast-paced clinical settings.

Carmina holds dual master’s degrees in Health Care Administration (MHA) and Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Utah. Her multidisciplinary training informs her systems-level approach to optimizing care delivery, enhancing patient experiences, and improving organizational performance. She is known for leading cross-functional teams, implementing data-driven improvements, and fostering collaborative environments that support both clinical staff and patient outcomes.

Through her leadership, Carmina has contributed to the expansion and standardization of immediate care services at UCLA Health, ensuring they remain responsive, efficient, and aligned with the institution’s mission of excellence in patient care.

Alexandra Nassif, PA-C, is a Physician Associate with VelocityCare by Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA, where she has a multifaceted role spanning clinical practice, education coordination, and project management. In addition to her clinical work in Urgent Care, she currently serves as Education & Orientation Coordinator, responsible for the onboarding program for newly hired APPs and developing provider education in a variety of topics. She also oversees a team of Telemedicine Clinicians, and has been instrumental in expanding virtual care services within VelocityCare clinics and for patients at home, implementing device-integrated telemedicine technology and helping manage telehealth operations. She serves as Student Clerkship Director, coordinating clinical placements for NP & PA students.  

A longstanding member and prior Co-Chair of the Carilion Clinic APP Advisory Council, Alexandra has met with executive leadership to advocate for the APP workforce across the Carilion Clinic system. Her commitment to APP professional development and focus on increasing access to care is reflected in her clinical expertise and her passion to care for the community. Outside of medicine, she serves as a Lead Coordinator with Andrea Ferris Events, managing weddings and corporate events, but her favorite activities include spending time with her family & chasing her toddler with bubbles or chalk.