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2001 Daughter , Gabrielle , was born
2003 Graduated from Leadership WV
2008 Son , Brodrick , was born
2011 Became the Chief Executive Officer of Marshall Health and the Chief Administrative Officer for the Joan C . Edwards School of Medicine
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2020 Appointed chair of Mountain Health Network |
vice president of Marshall University ’ s School of Medicine .
“ When he asked me in a casual conversation what I was planning to do with my degree , I told him the only thing I knew how to do well was attend school , so I was hoping to go back to obtain my master ’ s degree but was looking for a graduate assistant position to help with my tuition ,” she says .
A week after she started her master ’ s program , Hammers received a call from the medical school offering her a graduate assistant position in the dean ’ s office for the school of medicine while obtaining a master ’ s in business administration . That role eventually evolved into a development and marketing specialist position and , in May of 1993 , Hammers graduated with her master ’ s .
In 1996 and 1997 , she assisted then- CEO Jim Schneider on the construction of the Marshall University Medical Center and was promoted to director of administrative services shortly after . Throughout the years , she worked in other roles in the company , including the director of compliance and risk management and chief operating officer , before accepting the CEO role as Schneider transitioned to retirement .
“ Schneider took me under his wing and taught me the inner workings of academic medicine ,” Hammers says . “ I ’ m eternally grateful for the faith he put in me that really helped me find my own voice and leadership style .”
Hammers currently serves as the president of PROACT — Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and
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Treatment — as well as on the boards of The Education Alliance , TEAM for West Virginia Children , Marshall University Research Corporation , Mountain Health Clinical Solutions , West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Peak Health .
She also previously served on the boards of Cabell Huntington Hospital ( CHH ) for 10 years and the Mountain Health Network , where she served as chair of both organizations for two years before her term ended .
Being a mother of two children ages 21 and 14 , Hammers finds mentoring and education critically important for the future of the state and the next generation . She recently joined The Education Alliance board of directors , where businesses and community support come together to ensure that all West Virginia students graduate high school ready for success .
She and her husband , Sean , the prosecuting attorney for Cabell County , are also passionate about Project Hope for Women and Children , Hope House , the Children ’ s Advocacy Center at CHH and the Boys & Girls Club .
“ I have lived in Cabell County for the last 35 years . However , the absolute best thing about West Virginia is the people ,” Hammers says . “ You know your neighbors , and there is a cooperation across our state that is truly remarkable . No matter how big or small your contribution , you can see and feel the difference you are making in your community , and people are truly appreciative .” •
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