Foundation Board Welcomes New Member
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The PHSC Foundation recently elected a new member to the board at their quarterly meeting this past June . Dr . Leanne Salazar , Spring Hill , was approved to serve an initial one-year term . Salazar currently serves as the chief nurse executive for HCA Healthcare West Florida Division .
After graduating from PHSC in 1996 , Salazar earned her bachelor ’ s degree in nursing from the University of South Florida before continuing her education to earn an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a doctor of nursing practice from American Sentinel University .
Salazar served as the chief nursing officer at Oak Hill Hospital before being promoted to serve as the chief operating officer of the hospital in 2019 . In January 2020 , she began her role of division chief nurse executive .
“ Dr . Salazar brings a wealth of knowledge to the Foundation Board and we are honored to have her join our team of great community leaders ,” said Lisa Richardson , Ed . D ., vice president of advancement .
Dr . Leanne Salazar
Leaving a Legacy of Leadership
The PHSC Foundation expresses its deepest gratitude to former board members Jimmy Adcock and Steve Hickman , whose time on the board concluded this past June . Their many years of leadership have helped to advance the mission of the Foundation and impacted countless lives not only at the College but throughout the community .
Throughout Adcock ’ s 10 years of service on the board , he served on various committees and supported Foundation initiatives , including the procurement of significant gifts during the $ 1 Million Nursing Scholarship Challenge in 2021 , assisting the Foundation in exceeding its goal of raising over $ 1 million for student scholarships .
Hickman was elected to the board in January 2016 and served as the Finance Committee Chair from 2018-2020 . His knowledge and expertise , leadership in the community and advocacy of education have made an immeasurable impact .
Steve Hickman
Jimmy Adcock
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