8th Annual South Carolina Population Health Summit

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 • 9:00 AM 12:30 PM

Population level changes cannot happen by an individual organization or agency; but a collaborative group made up of multi-sectoral partnerships can advance community health improvement efforts and greatly influence social impact. By developing and strengthening relationships across sectors, we can blend the strengths and resources of diverse sectors and partners who share a common vision and purpose.

Please join us virtually on August 23 rd for our 8th Annual SC Population Health Summit. The summit will feature an array of speakers who will provide promising practices and resources to impact work at the state and local level. CE’s available.

Introducing Our Keynote Speaker, Adam Luecking

Adam Luecking is CEO of Clear Impact – a performance management technology and services provider based in Rockville, Maryland – since 2007. He is also an author, speaker, and trainer on topics related to Results-Based Accountability (RBA), performance management, and achieving measurable improvement. At Clear Impact, Adam manages executive leadership programs, consulting services, and technology deployment to agencies that serve children, families, and communities with the growing Clear Impact team. Adam has delivered RBA training and consulting to a variety of clients and partners in over ten countries.

Adam wrote the book Social Sector Hero: How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact in 2022. In 2013, he published his first book The Holy Grail of Public Leadership and the Never-Ending Quest for Measurable Impact.

To learn more about Adam, visit www.clearimpact.com.

Panel Speakers

  • LORI PHILLIPS, MPH, MCHES

    Lori is the Director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention at SC DHEC and Co-Chair of Healthy Palmetto. She and her team support equitable opportunities for healthy eating & active living statewide. She has over 20 years of experience in community-based chronic disease and education at local and state levels.

  • KELSEY SANDERS, MPH, MCHES

    Kelsey Sanders is the Community Relations Manager at Wholespire. She works closely with coalitions across the state to increase access to healthy choices through a PSE approach. She also serves as the co-chair of Healthy Palmetto Leadership Council. She has worked in public health in South Carolina for 10 years.

  • MEG STANLEY, MCC

    Meg leads Wholespire in its efforts to provide proven and sustainable approaches to increase access to healthy choices for all people. As Executive Director, she oversees operations, while ensuring the values of Wholespire are incorporated throughout all of the organization's work.

  • SUSAN JOHNSON, Ph.D.

    Susan is the Director of Health Promotion at MUSC. She provides leadership of a comprehensive and collaborative approach to promoting health to students, employees, patients, and external community. She holds a faculty appointment in the College of Health Professions.

Breakout Session Speakers

  • Lara Buss, J.D.

    Bamberg County Health Coalition

    Lara Buss is the Community Engagement Program Manager at Southeastern Housing and Community Development. In this role, she coordinates and has oversight of the Bamberg County Health Coalition. Under her leadership, the coalition received the Blueprint for Health grant from the South Carolina Office of Rural Health.

    Lara was instrumental in leading the coalition’s nine-month workshops series resulting in the development of a FoodShare Hub and the creation of the Saltcatcher Youth Leadership Program. FoodShare Bamberg is powered by Southeastern Housing and Community Development in partnership with the City of Bamberg. FoodShare Bamberg serves numerous counties including Bamberg, Barnwell, and Allendale Counties. With a focus on developing relationships in the community, FoodShare Bamberg has grown to include 6 partner sites.

  • Dr. Zora Smith Denson

    Town of Heath Springs Director of Community Engagement

    Dr. Zora Smith Denson serves as the Town of Heath Springs Director of Community Engagement. In this position, she initiates and coordinates events, projects and programs that edify the municipality and surrounding county communities. As Director, Dr. Denson garners partnership support from non-profit organizations, public health entities, local businesses, and faith-based communities.

    With community health as her passion, she has coordinated mega health and wellness fairs and developed projects toward eradicating local rural food deserts with the assistance of the Food Lion Corporation.

    Dr. Denson also serves as a Faith Activity Nutrition Coordinator. This initiative was developed by USC’s Prevention Resource Center. It addresses common health conditions impacting congregations and communities.

  • Jen Wright, MPH

    Director, Workforce Experience, South Carolina Hospital Association

    Jen Wright is the Director of Workforce Experience at South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA). She has dedicated her 20-year career to healthcare and wellbeing. With experience in clinical, community, corporate, and mobile/web-based

    health promotion, she’s a driving force for positive change. Leading the Workforce Experience team at SCHA, she focuses on Care for the Care Team, a vital aspect of the Quadruple Aim.

    As Chief Wellbeing Officer of S3LF, she’s developing an app for small businesses, fostering collaboration and supporting happy, healthy employees. She’s certified in Positive Performance Visualization and Mindset Coaching. A true servant leader, Jen’s passion and commitment shine through her service on various boards and committees.

  • Briana N. Cuttino

    Community Health Worker (Perinatal/COVID 19) Chester County Health Department, SCDHEC

    Briana Cuttino is a Certified Community Health Worker for Chester County. While in college, she pursued her passion for healthcare and community enhancement by becoming a founding board member of the United Nations Association and interning

    with the Arras Foundation, a local health philanthropic organization. She’s also a Certified Perinatal Counselor and a Mental Health First Aide.

Thank You to our Sponsors