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Erica Ayers
2020 - 2021
School Wellness Consultant with the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention (DNPAO)
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Columbia, South Carolina
ayersee@dhec.sc.gov
Chase BarnesMPH
2022 - 2023
Harm Reduction Program Manager
Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH)
Frankfort, Kentucky
chase.barnes@ky.gov
Trakendria Barnes
2019 - 2020
Division Director II, Epidemiologist II
Mississippi State Department of Health
Ridgeland, Mississippi
trakendria.barnes@msdh.ms.gov
Deniece BellEd.D., M.S.
2021 - 2022
Assistant Division Director
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Franklin, Kentucky
deniece.bell@ky.gov
Dana Billingsley
2020 - 2021
Assistant General Counsel
Alabama Department of Public Health
Montgomery, Alabama
dana.billingsley@adph.state.al.us
Sorab BogaMPH
2021 - 2022
Health Planner and Indian Health Services (IHS) Site Manager
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians – Miami-Dade Florida
Miami, Florida
sorabb@miccosukeetribe.com
Abbey Bowman-RogersMA
2022 - 2023
Policy Manager
Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness
Louisville, Kentucky
abbey.rogers@louisvilleky.gov
Susan BrownMSN, RN, NCSN
2021 - 2022
School Nurse Supervisor
New Hanover County Health and Human Services
Wilmington, North Carolina
sbrown@nhcgov.com
Ashley Bruns LMSW
2020 - 2021
Regional Lead Social Worker-Lowcountry
SC DHEC
Orangeburg, South Carolina
brunsal@dhec.sc.gov
Katherine Buchman
2020 - 2021
Director of Community Engagement and Special Projects
Tennessee Department of Health HIV Prevention Program
Nashville, Tennessee
katherine.buchman@tn.gov
Sydney ButterfieldMPH
2022 - 2023
Assessment & Planning Coordinator/Public Information Officer
Tennessee Department of Health
Johnson City, Tennessee
Sydney.Butterfield@tn.gov
Kim Caldwell
2020 - 2021
Tobacco Control Priority Populations Coordinator
Mecklenburg County Public Health Department
Charlotte, North Carolina
kcaldwell@councilbh.org
Robin CallahanMHS, RD,LDN
2021 - 2022
Program Director
Nurse Family Partnership Program and Cherokee Choices
Swain County/Qualla Boundary, North Carolina
robibail@ebci-nsn.gov
Stacy A. CallenderSCSP
2021 - 2022
Director of the Office of Child and Adolescent Health
Mississippi State Department of Health
Jackson, Mississippi
Stacy.Callender@msdh.ms.gov
Kuila Cannon
2022 - 2023
Government Analyst
Florida Department of Health Walton
Defuniak Springs, Florida
kuila.cannon@flhealth.gov
Laura Cepeda
2020 - 2021
Chief Medical Officer
Mobile County Health Department
Mobile, Alabama
LCepeda@mchd.org
Jonathan Chaney
2020 - 2021
Regional Administrator
Mississippi State Department of Health
Tupelo, Mississippi
jonathan.chaney@msdh.ms.gov
Rachel ChaseMPH
2022 - 2023
Sr. Human Services Program Specialist
Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough
Tampa, Florida
Rachel.Chase@flhealth.gov
Nneka Chima
2020 - 2021
Program Director
Mississippi State Department of Health
Ridgeland, Mississippi
nneka.chima@msdh.ms.gov
Stephanie ChiodiniMSPH
2022 - 2023
Interim Director
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Columbia, South Carolina
chiodisc@dhec.sc.gov
Leslie ClarkMBA
2021 - 2022
Administrative Branch Manager Immunization Division, Bureau of Communicable Disease
Alabama Department of Public Health
Montgomery, Alabama
leslie.clark@adph.state.al.us
Chriscella Clay
2020 - 2021
Region 3 Division Director (SW Mississippi)
Mississippi State Department of Health-Child Care Licensure Division
Jackson, Mississippi
chriscella2@yahoo.com
Lisa CloningerMSW, LCSW, ITFS, EI Fidelity Coach
2020 - 2021
Director | Children’s Developmental Services 
Mecklenburg County Public Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
lisa.cloninger@mecknc.gov
Jamie DiersingMPH, CHES
2022 - 2023
Health Educator
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Clewiston, Florida
jamiediersing@semtribe.com
Kristen DorseyMD
2022 - 2023
Chief Medical Officer
Rural Health Group Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
kristen.dorsey@rhgnc.org
John Drew
2020 - 2021
Organizational Planning and Development Program Consultant
Florida Department of Health in Collier County
Naples, Florida
john.drew@flhealth.gov
Ryan Easterling
2019 - 2020
Director, Communications and Health Marketing Division
Alabama Department of Health
Montgomery, Alabama
ryan.easterling@adph.state.al.us
Laura Eirich
2020 - 2021
Community Health Worker Program Manager
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Frankfort, Kentucky
lauraa.eirich@ky.gov
Eleanor "Nellie" GarlowMPH
2022 - 2023
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Epidemiologist
Georgia Department of Public Health
Atlanta, Georgia
Eleanor.Garlow@dph.ga.gov
Elisa Garnett
2020 - 2021
WIC Clinic Manager, Dietitian
Cobb and Douglas Public Health
Douglasville, Georgia
elisa.garnett@dph.ga.gov
Shay Glover
2021 - 2022
Accreditation Coordinator
Marshall County Health Department
Benton, Kentucky
sglover@mcphd.org
Dilani Goonewardene
2021 - 2022
Senior Epidemiologist
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Dilani.Goonewardene@tn.gov
Jodi Grabowski
2020 - 2021
Behavioral Health System Coordinator
Henderson County Health Department
Hendersonville, North Carolina
jgrabowski@hendersoncountync.gov
Chelsei GrandersonMSPH
2021 - 2022
Public Health County Director
Tennessee Department of Health
Covington, Tennessee
chelsei.granderson@tn.gov
Daphne Hamilton
2019 - 2020
Public Health Program Coordinator
United South and Eastern Tribes Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee
dhamilton@usetinc.org
D’Anniqua (Chambree’) Harris
2020 - 2021
Program Coordinator
North Central Health District
Macon, Georgia
chambree.harris@dph.ga.gov
Malerie HartsellMPH, CHES
2021 - 2022
Grants Administrator
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
Columbia, South Carolina
hartsem@dhec.sc.gov
James Herald IIIJD
2022 - 2023
Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
Big Sandy Health Care, Inc.
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
j.herald@bshc.org
Kellye Howell
2020 - 2021
Health Education and Accreditation Coordinator
Christian County Health Department
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
kellyel.howell@ky.gov
MinDee HudsonMBA
2022 - 2023
Chief Operating Officer
Sterling Health Care
Mount Sterling, Kentucky
mhudson@sterlinghealthky.org
Alice Irby
2020 - 2021
Senior Epidemiologist
Alabama Department of Public Health
Montgomery, Alabama
alice.irby@adph.state.al.us
Ashlee Johnson
2021 - 2022
Family Planning Nurse Administrator
Mid Cumberland Region
Nashville, Tennessee
ashlee.p.johnson@tn.gov
Brittany JosephMPH, CHES
2021 - 2022
Public Health Education Specialist
Beaufort County Health Department
Washington, North Carolina
brittany.joseph@bchd.net
Sandee JumpRN, BSN
2019 - 2020
Assisstant Nurse Executive
Georgia Department of Public Health
Douglas, Georgia
sandra.jump@dph.ga.gov
Michael KackaMD, MPH
2019 - 2020
Epidemiologist
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Columbia, South Carolina
kackamj@dhec.sc.gov
Paul Kern
2019 - 2020
Public Health Preparedness Administrator & Public Health Planner
Louisville Metro Health Department
Louisville, Kentucky
paul.kern@louisvilleky.gov
Alison KerrMPH
2021 - 2022
Community Health Planning Manager and Public Information Officer
Florida Department of Health – Monroe County
Key West, Florida
Alison.Kerr@flhealth.gov
Tonya KiddMPA
2022 - 2023
Homeless Outreach Program Coordinator
Coastal Family Health Center
Gulfport, Mississippi
earthtonenaturals@gmail.com
Janet LangleyLPC-S
2022 - 2023
Assistant Clinical Director
AltaPointe Health Systems, Inc
Mobile, Alabama
jlangley@altapointe.org
Meagan LanierLCSW, CAADC & CHPSE
2022 - 2023
Director of Corporate Compliance
Coastal Family Health Center, Inc.
D'Iberville , Mississippi
mlanier@coastalfamilyhealth.org
Toniya Lay
2019 - 2020
Therapist/Special Projects Coordinator
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians – Choctaw Behavioral Health
Choctaw, Mississippi
toniya.lay@choctaw.org
Suzanne LeDoyen
2019 - 2020
Maternal and Child Health Program Consultant Supervisor
Wake County Health Services
Raleigh, North Carolina
sledoyen@wakegov.com
James Lewis
2020 - 2021
Community Projects Manager and Accreditation Coordinator
Florida Department of Health – Holmes and Washington County
Chipley, Florida
james.lewis@flhealth.gov
Frank Licht
2020 - 2021
Dental Support Center Director
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee
flicht@usetinc.org
Tawanda Logan-HurtBSW, CLC, IBCLC
2022 - 2023
Regional Breastfeeding Coordinator
Mississippi State Department of Health
Greenwood, Mississippi
tawanda.logan-hurt@msdh.ms.gov
KaShawna Lollis
2020 - 2021
Performance Management Coordinator
Metro Nashville Public Health Department
Nashville, Tennessee
kashawna.lollis@nashville.gov
Alexus Mack
2019 - 2020
Program Manager
District Four Public Health
LaGrange, Georgia
alexus.mack@dph.ga.gov
Ali Mansaray
2020 - 2021
Director
SC Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
mansarab@dhec.sc.gov
Keshia McElroy
2019 - 2020
Public Health Program Coordinator
United South and Eastern Tribes Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee
kmcelroy@usetinc.org
Ashlee McFarlandMHA
2022 - 2023
Director of Human Resources
Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc.
Meridian, Mississippi
amcfarland@gmhcinc.org
Robert Mills
2019 - 2020
Planning Consultant
Florida Department of Health
Tallahassee, Florida
robert.mills@flhealth.gov
Ryan MimsMA, MS, CHES®
2019 - 2020
Chief Health Strategist
Florida Department of Health
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
ryan.mims@flhealth.gov
Chief Michelle MitchumMSCJ/Law, CMA, CPT, CHW, LC/CDC
2021 - 2022
Executive Director
Pine Hill Health Network
Orangeburg County, South Carolina
mmitchum@phhn.org
Amy MockRN, BSN
2022 - 2023
District 2 Programs Manager
Georgia Department of Public Health
Gainesville, Georgia
Amy.Mock@dph.ga.gov
Rita MomahDrPH, MPH, CHES, FACMPE
2019 - 2020
Special Project Office IV
Mississippi State Department of Health
Jackson, Mississippi
rita.momah@msdh.ms.gov
Darrius Moore
2021 - 2022
Division Director II for Youth Programs
Mississippi State Department of Health – Office of Tobacco Control
Ridgeland, Mississippi
darrius.moore@msdh.ms.gov
Julissa Moreland
2022 - 2023
Health Education Program Manager
Florida Department of Health in Collier County
Naples, Florida
julissa.moreland@flhealth.gov
Sean Morrison
2022 - 2023
Environmental Health Program Specialist
Onslow County Health Department
Jacksonville, North Carolina
sean_morrison@onslowcountync.gov
Rachael NicholsMPH, CHES
2022 - 2023
Assessment & Planning Coordinator
Tennessee Department of Health: Upper Cumberland Regional Office
Cookeville, Tennessee
rachael.nichols@tn.gov
Linda Nix
2019 - 2020
Nurse Consultant
Mississippi State Department of Health
Ellisville, Mississippi
linda.nix@msdh.ms.gov
Lindsay NovacekDNP-PHNL, RN, CCHP
2022 - 2023
Public Health Nurse Consultant
North Carolina Division of Public Health
Raleigh, North Carolina
lindsay.novacek@dhhs.nc.gov
MyLinda O’QuinnRN, BSN, CIC
2022 - 2023
Epidemiology (EPI) Program Manager for the Low Country Region
SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
Walterboro, South Carolina
oquinnml@dhec.sc.gov
Shalini ParekhMPH
2022 - 2023
Assistant Commissioner
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville , Tennessee
shalini.parekh@tn.gov
BrittanyParker
Brittany Parker
2019 - 2020
Deputy Director
Franklin County Health Department
Frankfort, Kentucky
brittanyn.parker@ky.gov
Dana Partington-KembelMSN, RN, FNP-BC
2019 - 2020
Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Coordinator
Tennessee Department of Health
Knoxville, Tennessee
danapartington@gmail.com
Felicia N. Pearson-Powell
2021 - 2022
Environmental Health County Manager
Macon-Bibb County Health Department
Macon, Georgia
felicia.pearson@dph.ga.gov
Roselyn Perez
2022 - 2023
Disease Intervention Specialist Program Consultant
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
Columbia, South Carolina
perezrc@dhec.sc.gov
Shelly Persaud
2022 - 2023
Government Analyst II
Florida Department of Health in Orange County
Orlando, Florida
Shelly.Persaud@flhealth.gov
Bernard “Bernie” RestrepoEMT-P
2022 - 2023
Training Coordinator
Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma
Folkston, Georgia
Bernard.restrepo@dph.ga.gov
Ray RichardsonMSW, RCSWI
2021 - 2022
Community Prevention Coordinator for the C.R.O.W.N. (County Response to Opioids/Substances Within Nassau) Program
Florida Department of Health – Nassau County
Yulee, Florida
ashlee.richardson@flhealth.gov
Jan RogersBS, CD
2021 - 2022
Maternal Child Health Coordinator
Center for Health Equity
Louisville, Kentucky
jan.rogers@louisvilleky.gov
Joana Rosales De OliveiraMPH
2022 - 2023
Clinical Applications Coordinator and Epidemiologist
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, Tennessee
joana.rosales@tn.gov
Tamika Rowe-Maloney
2020 - 2021
Health Systems Program Manager
Georgia Department of Public Health
Atlanta, Georgia
tamika.rowe-maloney@dph.ga.gov
Ann Rowe
2020 - 2021
Preparedness Training Unit Program Manager
Florida Department of Health
Tallahassee, Florida
Ann.Rowe@flhealth.gov
Emily RushingMPH
2022 - 2023
Public Health County Director
Tennessee Department of Health
Lexington, Tennessee
emily.rushing@tn.gov
Kimberly SchmidtBSN, RN
2021 - 2022
Family Planning Program Administrator
Florida Department of Health
Florida Department of Health, Florida
kimberly.schmidt@flhealth.gov
Kacey SchmittMSW, LISW-CP-S
2019 - 2020
Director of Social Work
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Charleston, South Carolina
schmitka@dhec.sc.gov
Julie Schuman
2020 - 2021
Public Health Nurse
Shelby County Health Department
Memphis, Tennessee
julie.schuman@shelbycountytn.gov
Sherita Stanley
2021 - 2022
Public Health Professional
Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)
Atlanta, Georgia
sherita.stanley@dph.ga.gov
Linda Starnes
2022 - 2023
Statewide Family Leader
Florida Department of Health Children's Medical Services and Specialty Programs, Title V CYSHCN Program
Tallahassee, Florida
Linda.Starnes@flhealth.gov
Donovan StephensMPH
2022 - 2023
Lead Epidemiologist
Emory University/Georgia Department of Public Health
Fayetteville, Georgia
Donovan.Stephens@dph.ga.gov
Jamillae Stockett
2021 - 2022
Public Health – Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
Durham Department of Public Health
Durham, North Carolina
jstockett@dconc.gov
Wes StubblefieldMD, MPH, FAAP
2022 - 2023
District Medical Officer
Alabama Department of Public Health
Decatur, Alabama
wes.stubblefield@adph.state.al.us
Tangee SummersPhD, MPH
2022 - 2023
Ryan White & HOPWA Program Service Manager
South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control
Columbia, South Carolina
summertd@dhec.sc.gov
Burnestine Taylor
2019 - 2020
Medical Officer
Alabama Department of Health
Montgomery, Alabama
burnestine.taylor@adph.state.al.us
Dietrich TaylorRN, CDE
2021 - 2022
Diabetes Control Officer
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET)
Brandon, Mississippi
dtaylor@usetinc.org
Julie Thacker
2019 - 2020
Division Director, Prevention and Wellness
Nashville Metro Public Health Department
Nashville, Tennessee
julie.thacker@nashville.gov
Jamie Todd
2019 - 2020
Health Education Specialist
Cleveland County Health Department
Shelby, North Carolina
jamie.todd@clevelandcounty.com
Deedra Tubby
2019 - 2020
Behavioral Intake Referral Specialist
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians – Choctaw Behavioral Health Choctaw
Choctaw, Mississippi
deedra.tubby@choctaw.org
Mike Valle
2019 - 2020
Support Manager
Georgia Department of Public Health- Vital Records
Atlanta, Georgia
michael.valle@dph.ga.gov
Litty Varghese
2021 - 2022
Healthcare Coalition Facilitator
North Central Health District and the Region F Healthcare Coalition
Macon, Georgia
litty.varghese@dph.ga.gov
Mary Von MohrMSW
2019 - 2020
Community Health Strategist
Florida Department of Health
Fernandina Beach, Florida
mary.vonmohr@flhealth.gov
Bettina WalkerMBA
2021 - 2022
WIC Technology Service Unit Manager
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC)
Columbia, South Carolina
bennetbl@dhec.sc.gov
Jermaine Walker, Sr.BSN, RN
2022 - 2023
Nursing Supervisor Public Health Program
Wake County Government
Raleigh, North Carolina
Jermaine.walker@wakegov.com
Lakisha WaltonMS, RDN, LD
2021 - 2022
Director of Nutrition Services
Mississippi State Department of Health
Water Valley, Mississippi
lakisha.walton@msdh.ms.gov
Danita WashingtonMBA
2022 - 2023
Chief Operating Officer
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers, Inc
Concord, North Carolina
dwashington@crchc.org
Jennifer WeeksBSN, RN
2021 - 2022
Clinic Nurse Supervisor
Etowah County Health Department
Gadsden, Alabama
Jennifer.weeks@adph.state.al.us
Elisabeth Welty
2019 - 2020
Epidemiological Analyst
Jefferson County Department of Health
Birmingham, Alabama
Elisabeth.Welty@jcdh.org
Nikki West
2019 - 2020
Oral Health Services Program Director
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, Tennessee
nikki.west@tn.gov
Katrina White
2019 - 2020
Health Education Division Manager/Senior Health Educator and Public Information Officer
Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services
Wentworth, North Carolina
kwhite@co.rockingham.nc.us
Peyton Williams
2022 - 2023
Program Manager
The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc
Atlanta, Georgia
pwilliams@georgiafamilyplanning.org
Danielle Wingo
2022 - 2023
Operations Director
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Greenville, South Carolina
dimitrdl@dhec.sc.gov
Terrel Young
2020 - 2021
Epidemiology Manager
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness
Louisville, Kentucky
Terrel.Young@louisvilleky.gov
Rui ZhaoMPH
2019 - 2020
Epidemiologist / Communicable Diseases Supervisor
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness
Louisville, Kentucky
rui.zhao@louisvilleky.gov
Jason Zwiker
2019 - 2020
Laboratory Consultant
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
North Charleston, South Carolina
zwikerja@dhec.sc.gov
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