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NRHA Staff Directory

NRHA has two main offices: One in Kansas City, Mo., where the association was founded, and another in Washington, D.C., where our advocacy and programmatic efforts occur. NRHA staff are located across the country and are happy to respond to any comments, questions, or requests you may have. Please refer to the staff listings below to specify an individual or department for your inquiry.

NRHA Staff Profiles

Angela Lutz

Communications and Marketing Manager

She assists with the association's marketing and communications efforts, including as head writer for Rural Horizons Magazine, the NRHA Today e-newsletter, and NRHA social media.

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Piper Martin MPH

Program Services Coordinator

As a program services coordinator, she assists the program services team and focuses her efforts on state rural health associations and the National Rural Oral Health Initiative.

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Alexa McKinley Abel JD

Government Affairs and Policy Director

Alexa provides support for rural health policy and programmatic interests for the U.S. Congress, the White House, federal agencies, and other relevant state and non-governmental organizations.

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Rob McVay MPA, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

He oversees the daily financial and administrative operations of the organization.

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Alan Morgan MPA

Chief Executive Officer

Recognized as among the top 100 most influential people in health care by Modern Healthcare Magazine, Alan Morgan serves as Chief Executive Officer for the National Rural Health Association.

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Chryspus Muema MBA

Operations Director and Executive Assistant

He provides senior management team support, manages all aspects of NRHA’s annual election process, contracts and performance with IT vendors.

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Alex Olson

Communications and Marketing Director

He oversees and contributes to NRHA’s online media outlets including the association website, NRHA Connect and NRHA Today e-newsletter, as well as email promotions and social media.

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Geno Poarch

Accountant

He records NRHA financial transactions in the accounting system and performs day-to-day accounting functions.

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Kathy Siress

Meeting Logistics Manager

She is responsible for pre-planning, contracting and logistics for NRHA's educational conferences.

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Brock Slabach MPH, FACHE

Chief Operations Officer

He has administrative responsibility for all areas of member services, including membership, communications, and meetings/exhibitions.

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Daria Thompson

Member Services Associate

As a membership services associate, she assists management with all membership related duties.

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Rebecca Yeboah MDP

Program Services Coordinator

She contributes to grant writing, program and meeting coordination, reporting, and logistical support for NRHA’s conferences and health initiatives.

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