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Join us as we dive into the inspiring career path of Leslie Salling, President & CEO of the United Way of East TN Highlands. With a diverse background spanning from journalism to nonprofit management, Leslie’s journey is a testament to the power of leadership and mentorship. Discover how she transitioned from the Director of Development at the ETSU Foundation to leading CASA of Northeast TN, ultimately becoming its Executive Director. Along the way, Leslie harnessed her expertise in Communications Arts/Journalism and a Master’s in Public Administration with a specialty in Nonprofit Management. Tune in to gain valuable insights into leadership, mentorship, and the impact of dedicated professionals like Leslie in our communities

Join us in celebrating a momentous occasion on the latest installment of Impact Stigma! We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our podcast family, none other than the remarkable Kaylee Murphy, who joins us as a Co-host. In this episode, we delve into Kaylee’s impressive professional journey, offering you a captivating glimpse into her background. So, buckle up as we embark on this exciting new chapter together, exploring the impactful conversations that lie ahead on Impact Stigma!

Our guest is an Associate professor of Psychology at Carson Newman University and a licensed practicing psychologist with Performance Medicine. Her research interests include the emotional impact of COVID, health psychology, women’s issues, and college student health. Join us and Dr Robyn Branca as we talk about mindfulness and resilience practices she uses while teaching at Carson-Newman.

Join Dr Robert Pack on Impact Stigma as he goes through ways to use resilience and mindfulness practices to help you overcome those challenges. Robert Pack, PhD, MPH is Executive Vice Provost at East Tennessee State University and Professor of Community and Behavioral Health in the ETSU College of Public Health. He is Director of the ETSU Addiction Science Center, Director of the ETSU/NORC Rural Health Equity Research Center, and Co-Director of the Opioids Research Consortium of Central Appalachia.

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Impact Stigma. Excited for our guest today. He grew up in Johnson City and received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing from East Tennessee State University. He also had an extensive hospitality career with Hyatt, Opryland, and Marriott Hotels. Then worked with Scott Niswonger managing the Morgan Inn Corporation for ten years. In 2016, he started his own consulting company called Internity Development, of which the most recognized project is the Model Mill Redevelopment in downtown Johnson City. He is the Past Chairperson for the Ballad Health Foundation and has served on the BrightRidge Board of Directors and has been involved in many leadership roles at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. He is a certified facilitator for Co. Starters which is a business development course for start-up or new businesses. He is also experienced in entrepreneurial start-ups and has experience with venture capital access. On July 1, 2019, he became the President/CEO of the Chamber of Commerce serving Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County. Welcome, to Impact Stigma Bob Cantler.