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Kayla Combs

Kayla Combs works with rural facilities and communities across the southern region of the U.S. to connect them with the resources and technical assistance offered by the RHRC and Rural […]

Jade Dorm

Jade has eight years of experience in education and e-learning. In her role, she works closely with our various specialists to create valuable learning modules that elevate staff and leadership […]

Jamie Strohmeyer

Jamie Strohmeyer has over 24 years of healthcare experience, including the last 13 years as a registered nurse. She joined the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) in November 2023 as […]

Diana Carpenter

Diana joined the RHRC team in 2019, bringing with her an extensive background in social services. Having been raised in a rural area, she is deeply committed to facilitating access […]

Josh Miller

Josh is a resident of rural Maine with extensive experience managing programs and working with state partners in the Northern Border Region. He is passionate about improving access and quality […]

Gary Rhodes

Gary joined the team in 2022 with over 31 years of healthcare leadership experience. He previously occupied the dual roles of V.P. and President at 2 rural hospitals, one of […]

Bill Bizzaro

Bill brings over 20 years of rural health experience, 15 of those in health finance. With his professional background, Bill understands the complexities of rural healthcare and can relate to […]

Susie Aft

Susie has over 17 years of quality, risk management, and patient safety experience. She served as Chief Quality Officer and a Director of Quality in organizations serving rural communities. She […]

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Ken Harman RHRC Regional Liaison
Ken Harman
Regional Liaison

Ken Harman is a Regional Liaison with the Rural Health Redesign Center and the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center for the Midwest and Western States. He brings over 30 years’ healthcare experience, with the last 20 years being a rural Critical Access Hospital CEO. He has served in Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah and Minnesota. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Minnesota with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and from the University of Utah in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science in Economics. He has a passion for rural healthcare and in assisting organizations and communities in sustaining and growing to take care of community needs.

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Tom Harlow
Program Director

Tom has over 43 years of healthcare experience, with 24 in executive leadership and 16 in rural settings. In his role, he provides tactical assistance to rural providers in areas such as workforce, strategic planning, and value-based care.

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Janice Walters
Executive Director

Janice has been leading the work of the RHRC since its inception. She has a background in health nance and is a highly rated rural health expert with over 20 years of relevant leadership experience. She works closely with rural health executives, state and federal partners, and other community stakeholders to ensure access to quality healthcare in maintained across the rural U.S.