(Black PR Wire) -- Miami, FL – Christie Grays, director of community relations at Baptist Health South Florida, was inducted as the new president for the South Florida Chapter of National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). The 2015 ceremony was sponsored by Broward Health Community Health Services. The Honorable Florida Senator Dwight Bullard conducted the swearing in ceremony.

“I am delighted to be a part of this reputable national organization,” says Christie Grays. “I look forward to continuing in our efforts to promote the advancement and development of Black and minority health care leaders throughout the South Florida communities.”

Christie Grays is a graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia with a degree in English. She is currently pursuing an M.B.A. with the University of Manchester. Prior to serving as the Director of Community Relations at Baptist Health South Florida, Christie held the position in Baptist’s Office of Diversity as the Director of Culture and Inclusion. Grays also held positions at two national healthcare organizations: ApolloMD and Duke Healthcare, as their VP and Director of Business Development. Grays is active in many community establishments. She also has received various honors including: recognition in the Miami Herald/Legacy as one of South Florida’s Most Influential and Prominent Black Women in Business in September of 2013.

The South Florida Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) was chartered in 1995 to educate and develop minority healthcare leaders while promoting C-Suite diversity for Healthcare Organizations throughout the Tri-County Area (Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade) of South Florida. For more information, contact NAHSE.SOUTHFL@GMAIL.COM or visit http://nahsesouthflorida.wix.com/nahse