About HTM-GA

Our goal is simple: build a stronger HTM community that improves patient care by investing in the people who support healthcare technology.

Our story

How HTM-GA Came to Be

Healthcare Technology Management of Georgia (HTM-GA) is a nonprofit professional organization committed to supporting and advancing the Healthcare Technology Management community throughout Georgia. The organization brings together biomedical equipment technicians, clinical engineers, healthcare technology leaders, students, educators, healthcare organizations, and industry partners to create opportunities for professional development, technical education, networking, mentorship, and collaboration.

Through educational programs, hands-on training, networking events, workforce development initiatives, scholarships, and community outreach, HTM-GA works to strengthen the current healthcare technology workforce while helping prepare the next generation of professionals. By connecting individuals and organizations across the state, HTM-GA promotes innovation, knowledge-sharing, leadership development, and greater awareness of the essential role HTM professionals play in healthcare delivery and patient safety.

Our mission

To advance the field of Healthcare Technology Management in Georgia by championing professional development, enhancing education pathways, and empowering the next generation of biomedical professionals through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

Governor Kemp and htm-ga team posing

Leadership

Our Leadership Team

Portrait of Zachary Silas

Zachary Silas

HTM-GA Co-Founder, TRIMEDX/Senior Site Manager

Zachary Silas on LinkedIn
Portrait of Jessica Candelaria

Jessica Candelaria

HTM-GA Co-Founder, Boston Children’s Hospital/Program Coordinator II

Jessica Candelaria on LinkedIn
Portrait of Kellie Langley

Kellie Langley

HTM-GA President

Kellie Langley on LinkedIn
Portrait of Derek Knox

Derek Knox

HTM-GA Co-Founder

Derek Knox on LinkedIn
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