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We'll help your voice be heard.Texas Healthcare Trustees understands that trustees are important advocates for their organizations. We can be a strong ally in helping you become a more effective advocate for your hospital, and the hospital industry at large. With the Texas Hospital Association, we keep vigilant watch over legislation and regulations that impact our industry and promote collaborative advocacy. |
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Stacy G. Cantu, CAE
President/CEO
Stacy George Cantu, CAE, has served as the president/CEO for Texas Healthcare Trustees since 2007. Prior to joining THT, she was executive director of Keep Texas Beautiful from 2001 to 2006, where she received the Professional Leadership Award from Keep America Beautiful.
Cantu began her career with Procter and Gamble in Detroit, and has more than 17 years’ executive experience managing nonprofit organizations and small business ventures. She served as the executive director of the Angelina Beautiful/Clean affiliate for four years, and, after leaving Angelina Beautiful/Clean, purchased Kwik Kopy Printing where she received the National Sales Awards for increased sales. Additionally, she worked for Tyler Bank and Trust as the advertising director.
Cantu is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s in finance. She is active in the Texas Association of Society Executives and served on its board of directors from 2006 to 2010. She was re-elected to the board as Vice Chair in 2011. She is also the Chairman of the Board of Managers for East Communities YMCA and a member of the Metro Austin YMCA board.
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Shirley Robinson
Director, Education and Programs
Shirley Robinson serves as the Director, Education & Programs for Texas Healthcare Trustees. Previously she was the Business Development Manager for the Texas Society of Association Executives and was instrumental in increasing membership and sponsorship revenue. She has spent the last 15 years in various fundraising and non-profit management roles in health human services, arts and education-related organizations. Robinson is a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio where she received her bachelors in business administration and minored in art history. She is active in the Texas Society of Association Executives and volunteers for local nonprofit organizations in the Round Rock & Georgetown communities where she lives.
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Amy Gayhart
Specialist, Trustee Programs
Amy Gayhart has been with Texas Healthcare Trustees since July 2007. She is a graduate of St. Edward’s University with a bachelor’s in business management. She is a member of the Texas Society of Association Executive and Susan G. Komen's Young Professionals Council in Austin.




