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Brenda J. Thames

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF ACADEMIC EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRISMA HEALTH

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Dr. Brenda J. Thames is the former Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Prisma Health.  After 31 years of experience in higher education, she joined the health system in 2007 where she provided executive leadership for academics.  Her leadership within the health system has expanded Prisma Health’s partnership with Clemson University, Furman University, the University of South Carolina, and other academic institutions.

Dr. Thames has a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University and a master’s and doctorate degree from Clemson University.  She has devoted her professional career to academics with a focus across the continuum of the pipeline through professional degrees and is the founder of the Medical Experience (MedEx) Academy program giving students (high school and undergraduates) experience in the “real world” of health care.

Dr. Thames has served on numerous boards and was Chair of the Greenville Chamber Board in 2017.  She is passionate about collaboration and creating a culture that fosters and supports education and research.

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