The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health is preparing the next generation of health professionals through education, research, and engagement with policymakers who can affect change in the health of our community.

Our vision is to make Greenville a model for improving the health of the whole community.
Our mission is to connect students and community, advance education and research and improve health.

Through harnessing the collective power of health care providers, public health experts, advocacy groups, students and others, we can create engaged communities who are committed to the advancement of health in the greater Greenville community.

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Meet Our People

Have questions? Contact us via email at IACH@furman.edu.​​​

Kerry Sease

Executive Director, Institute for the Advancement of Community Health

Hailey Barnhill

Medical Legal Partnership Director

Loretta Crowley

Health Education Manager

Melissa Fair

Community Action Director

Erikah Haavie

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Hannah McKinnon

Evaluation Coordinator

Rebecca Redman

Health Careers Internship Coordinator

Olivia Comer

Research Assistant