Rural Health Association of Tennessee is proud to announce the inaugural class of the Rural Health Leadership Academy! The below individuals were selected for their commitment to rural health and their desire to grow as leaders.

The academy will be led by Dr. Bill Auxier, Executive Coach, CEO and President of Dynamic Leadership Academy, and Executive Director of Rural Health Leadership Radio. Over the course of 10-weeks participants will complete a variety of in-person, on-demand, and group learning modules, earning a certificate in Rural Health Leadership.

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Dr. Lisa Beasley, Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing (Memphis)	Sabrina Blue, Founder and CEO, Helping Hands of Middle & West Tennessee
Stacey Brawner, Director of Outreach & Patient Advocate, Macon Community Hospital	Tanya Johnson, Operations Manager, Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
Erica Johnson-Lockett, Chief Nursing Officer, Bolivar Hospital	Samuel LaFave, Director Mobile Health and Wellness Unit, Life Church (Cookeville)
Dr. Christie Manasco, Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing (Jackson)	Dr. Tyler Melton, Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Pharmacy (Knoxville)
Kayla Newcomb, Nurse Practitioner, Summit View Health Services	Robyn Seamon, Certified Transcultural Nurse, Appalachian Healthcare Training and Consulting
Yvette Windham, Founder and managing partner, W-Squared consulting	Jessica Zimmerman, Corporate Compliance Manager,  Rural Medical Services, Inc.