The purpose of the advisory board is to consult with representatives of the department, college and University for development and operation of nursing programs. The advisory board consults on a variety of issues which include but are not limited to need for particular programs, advice for acquisition of fiscal resources, legislative matters, technology information, recruitment/retention and career placement of our graduates. Advisory board members include healthcare executives, working medical professionals, law enforcement officials, community and academic leaders and others with a stake in healthcare.
Advisory Board Members
- Phelan Bailey, Administrative Director of Emergency Services & Primary Care Nursing, St. Claire HealthCare
- Sarah Bradley, Nurse Manager ICU/PCU/3N, St. Claire HealthCare
- Madonna Bryant, KDMC School Liaison, Clinical Educator Learning Services
- Rebecca “Becky” Cooley, Administrator Windsor Care Center, Mt. Sterling.
- Wendy Crain-Lawson, Workforce Services Director, Gateway Community Action/KY Career Center
- Dr. Mike Dobranski, Associate Professor Mathematics, Morehead State University
- Sonya Dunn, Development Specialist, VAMC
- Dr. John Essick, Assistant Professor of Church History, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky
- Dr. Julia Fultz, Student Placement Coordinator, Baptist Health Lexington
- Wretha Goodpaster, Associate Professor Imaging Sciences, Morehead State University
- Dr. Bill Grimes, Clinic Administrator, NewHope Clinic, Owingsville
- David Gross, Center Director, Family Medicine, Northeast AHEC
- Joseph Hill, Paramedic Air Methods
- Jackie Jackson, St. Claire Home Health
- John Karaus, President, Boneal Aerospace
- Margaret Kramer, Director of Educational Development, Baptist Health Lexington
- Dr. Terry Lennie, Senior Associate Dean, CON-UKY
- Tom Lewis, Executive Director, St. Claire Foundation
- Samuel Lowe, KY EMS
- Dolores Luke, Community Chief Nursing Officer/PI Manager, Morgan County ARH
- Charles Lydeard, Chair & Professor of Biology, Dept. of Biology & Chemistry
- Tracey McFarland, Education Department, St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington
- Judy Ponder, Director Education & Professional Development, Baptist Health Richmond
- Mark Rhodes, Executive Director, St. Claire Medical Group
- Natalie Robinson, Nursing Program Coordinator, Ashland Community & Technical College
- Stephanie Stratton, Director of Nursing, Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Bodie Stevens, Regional Site Administrator, UK College of Medicine
- Jenny Strode, Clinical Educator and DAISY Coord., St. Joseph Mt. Sterling
- Rebecca Todd, MD, Associate Professor/ UK OB/GYN, RPLP Asst. Dean, UK College of Medicine
- Dr. Craig Tuerk, Professor Biology & Chemistry, Morehead State University
- Karen Woolridge, Interim CNO, Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Dr. Wayne Miller, Ex-Officio Member, Dean, College of Science, Morehead State University