Medical Imaging Matters

Medical Imaging Matters is a podcast series covering the latest industry trends and best practices that matter most to medical imaging leaders. Each episode, AHRA will host experts in the field, including AHRA members, to talk about the topics that are presenting challenges or opportunities and discuss the resources that may be available.

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Medical Imaging Matters

From Capstone Project to Real Community Impact: Lisa Walling's Leaders of Choice Experience

March 10, 2026 • AHRA

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In the latest episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with Lisa Walling, CRA, to talk leadership, community impact, and the power of leaning in to growth.

Lisa walks us through her Leaders of Choice capstone project, a powerful screening initiative that is making a real impact on her community. After raising the bar to increase screening by more than 50% — including one exam that had life-saving effects — her team was able to strengthen community trust and redefine what’s possible when you collaborate across service lines.

Tune in as Jason and Lisa trace her journey from discovering AHRA in 2022 through a My Way session to becoming a visible, connected voice within the association. Lisa shares how the Leaders of Choice program pushed her beyond her comfort zone, built her confidence, and gave her the tools to help her team deliver extraordinary outcomes for patients and the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic.

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn or reach out via email at lisa.w@okcic.com.

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Interested in building a project that elevates your leadership and makes a real difference in your community? Applications for AHRA’s Leaders of Choice opens later this spring. Learn more about the program and keep an eye out for updates from AHRA.

Leaders of Choice is a 12-month leadership learning experience from AHRA, sponsored by United Imaging, and facilitated by Traction Business Development. The program prepares senior imaging professionals to be the confident, next-level leaders needed to manage the increasingly complex healthcare environment. In addition to growing business, presentation, and financial skills, participants are challenged to be bold thinkers, capable of changing the status quo and choosing the path forward for their organizations.

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Lisa Walling, CRA, has traversed various health care settings before finding her role as radiology director at Oklahoma City Indian Clinic. With two decades of leadership experience, she's adept at steering teams toward success. In 2001, she graduated from Baylor School of Radiologic Technology, and In 2023, Lisa achieved Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) certification, further solidifying her expertise in the field. Committed to enhancing patient care and organizational excellence, she combines technical proficiency with strategic leadership to drive positive outcomes in radiology and healthcare overall.

AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management provides medical imaging professionals with education, training, insights, and community expertise to grow as healthcare leaders.

Founded in 1973, our professional organization is a catalyst for healthcare improvement by setting the standard on quality care, innovative use of technologies, and best practices in medical imaging management.

Learn more and connect with us at ahra.org.