Rachel Marie Ramirez Nieves is the Director for Physician & APP Onboarding and Flex Staffing at Atrium Health, a leading healthcare organization located in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a strong background in healthcare operations and administration, Rachel brings 14 years of progressive experience to her role. She holds a master’s degree in business administration with a healthcare concentration and is a Certified Physician-Provider Recruitment Professional, having completed AAPPR's CPRP program. Additionally, Rachel is a graduate of the AAPPR Onboarding and Certificate Program and was part of the inaugural cohort of AAPPR's Mentor Match program.

Known for her passion for data analysis, Rachel embraces the role of a "data nerd," using data and identifying trends to pinpoint areas of improvement, advocate for change, and influence decision-making. Through these efforts, she strives to create a meaningful impact for providers, patients, and healthcare organizations alike.