Upcoming Webinar: I’ve got my AAS Holistic Health Degree – Now What?

Join me, ACHS’s 2013 DEAC (formerly DETC) Famous Alumni Jane Thomas, for a one-hour webinar, I’ve Got my AAS Degree – Now What?, on Friday, September 27, 2013, at 3 pm Pacific Time.

Getting your degree is an awesome achievement, but do you have any ideas about what you can do with it? Can you earn a living? Will the degree be of any use in looking for opportunities?

I’m excited to spend this hour with you and tell you how I’ve put my degree to work in running our health food store in rural Missouri. Specifically, we’ll talk about:

Opportunities available in the industry
How I manage my consultation practice inside our store
How my degree has made a difference in my business and community

I’m also excited to share with you about my clients and practice, the practitioner-grade products available to credentialed practitioners and how that elevates your business, using social media in your business including newsletters and how to properly cite (I credit my dear instructor Lauren Shapiro for this knowledge :), my favorite book list right now, industry affiliations and much more.

About the Speaker:

Jane chose ACHS because of its reputation for excellence and the opportunity to study at a distance. She hoped to transform her passion into a career as a holistic health practitioner and in 2012, achieved graduation from the ACHS Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine (AAS), Diploma in Herbal Studies (MH), and Certificates in: Wellness Coaching (CWC), Natural Products Manufacturing (CNPM), Homeopathy Consulting (CHC), and Herbal Retail Management (CHRM). Learn more about Jane online here.

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in September 2013 and was last updated 2-8-16 for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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Tracey Abell, ACHS President

Tracey grew up in Portland, Oregon, where her grandmother, a nurse, professor, and organizational management expert with a background in holistic healing, introduced her to holistic health at a young age. Inspired by her grandmother’s dedication to healthcare and education, Tracey began her own education journey in the field of massage by attending the East West College of Healing Arts, where she developed a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of body systems and how wellness can have an impact on quality of life. This experience reinforced her interest in pursuing a career where she could help others. In 2002, Tracey joined the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), where she gained expertise in admissions, academic operations, accreditation, compliance, and strategic growth. As an adult learner herself, earning her BS in Business Management from Western Governors University and an MS in Education with a specialization in Leadership in Higher Education from Capella University, Tracey understands firsthand the needs of post-traditional students. She is committed to ensuring ACHS meets students where they are, providing flexible, high-quality education that helps them achieve their goals. As President and CEO of ACHS, Tracey leads with a focus on academic excellence, innovation, and student success. She works with teams to expand opportunities for students and graduates, ensuring that ACHS remains a leader in accredited integrative health education. Her expertise spans higher education accreditation and compliance, program development, and strategic institutional leadership. She also has extensive experience navigating multi-state finance, HR, and academic regulations. Tracey is active in the distance education community, engaging in advocacy to enhance the recognition and value of online learning. Since 2014, she has served as a Business Standards and Title IV evaluator for the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and currently serves as a DEAC Commissioner and member of the DEAC Board of Directors. “I am inspired by our students and graduates and the work they are doing to transform healthcare and promote wellness in their community using the ACHS integrative health and wellness education. I'm also proud of our staff and faculty who live our mission through their dedication and passion for making a difference in the world and helping students make their dreams a reality. Education is about so much more than gaining knowledge. At ACHS, education is about community, innovation, and empowering others to embrace wellness as a lifestyle. It is an honor to lead an institution with a mission to make the world a more sustainable and healthier place for all.”