The Path to Stronger Provider Relationships… It's a Journey, Not a Sprint
Laura Hays, Founder, and CEO
Laura founded Trek Physician Solutions, Inc. in 2004 after spending more than fifteen years with national physician search firms in Senior Executive roles. Her extensive experience in healthcare recruitment and physician relations laid the foundation for building a trusted and successful recruitment firm. Her personal commitment to not solve long-term situations with short-term solutions ensures her client receive the best hire, not the easy hire.
In 2005, Laura partnered with John C. Lincoln Health Network to help expand and strengthen its physician network. The following year, Scottsdale Healthcare selected Laura as its exclusive outsourced physician recruitment partner. Those organizations later merged to form HonorHealth, and Laura and her team continue to support HonorHealth and its affiliated practices by recruiting exceptional physicians and healthcare providers.
Known for her strategic approach and industry expertise, Laura brings proven solutions for success in today’s highly regulated, complex, and competitive healthcare environment. She has also served as a “Career Counselor” for Medical Economics and is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences, presenting her inspiring talk, “Search for Utopia — It’s a Journey, Not a Sprint.”
Outside of her professional life, Laura enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors in Arizona. Whether biking along the Indian Bend Greenbelt or the Arizona canals to local festivals, farmers markets, and favorite restaurants, she appreciates the beauty, sunshine, and mountain views that make Arizona home.
Alissa Gauvin Senior Provider & APP Recruiter
Alissa Gauvin - Senior Recruiter - Provider & APP, HonorHealth Outsourced Recruitment Partner
Alissa is the newest member to join Trek, starting in April 2023. She originally worked closely with Laura in her position as Provider Relations Manager with HonorHealth, beginning in 2018, where she was responsible for developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with Providers, their practices, and referral streams. Besides working in Provider Relations, Alissa has an extensive background in medical sales and leadership, most recently leading a national sales team for a diagnostic company.
Alissa has a passion for working with Providers and advance practice providers and thoroughly believes HonorHealth is the best healthcare system in Arizona.
Alissa is originally from San Diego, CA but has lived in Arizona since 2016. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, two young children and pug, Theo. She is a member of the National Charity League and can be found on the weekends at multiple basketball courts around the valley watching her husband coach and children play.
Kelli Brinkman, Recruitment Coordinator
Kelli joined Trek in 2021, after making the move from Seattle to Scottsdale to enjoy the sunshine, hiking and all that the valley has to offer year-round. "Making a move is never easy but moving to Arizona was the best decision!" Kelli thrives on getting to know candidates while building their itinerary and schedule for a great visit to the area. "We only have one chance to make a first impression, our goal is to make every candidate's visit perfect for then."
Kelli graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Business and English. She spent majority of her early career with Microsoft. Kelli has three grown sons who continue to make her life interesting. In the early mornings, Kelli can be found on the walking trails throughout the region with her two dogs taking in the fresh crisp air and watch the sunrise.