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Michael J Blackwell, DVM, MPH,
Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS (Ret.)
Founder & Director
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Candice Hinkle, MBA
Assistant Director
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Linda Daugherty, MPA
Associate Director of Research
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T’ Fisher
Director of Operations
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Kayla Anderson, MSSW, VSW
Veterinary Social Worker
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Katy Carpenter
Administrative Assistant
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Andy Bostick, ScD, MA, MPP,CPH
AlignCare Knoxville
Director of Community Engagement
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Courtney Goodballet
AlignCare Northern Nevada
Director of Community Engagement