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title: "Member Spotlight - April, 2025"
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#  Member Spotlight - April, 2025

**![](https://kpha-ky.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-04-14-spotlight.jpg)Elizabeth Tennison**
Health Impacts Manager

**Introduction**
Elizabeth is an active participant in KPHA, where she contributes to enhancing capacity, knowledge, skills, and abilities among public health professionals.

**Professional Background**
Elizabeth Tennison has been with the Lincoln Trail District Health Department since 2015 and currently serves as the Public Health Impacts Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a Master of Public Health from Western Kentucky University. With expertise in quality improvement, performance management, strategic planning, grant writing, and data administration, Elizabeth oversees accreditation, organizational planning, community health epidemiology, performance improvement, and compliance functions. Elizabeth is also a member of the Kentucky Public Health Improvement Network. She serves as the National Board member and Kentucky Lead for the Local Health Department (LHD) Academy of Science (AOS) since 2021. In this role, she also supports the Kentucky Health Department Association with survey technical assistance, grant reporting, and evaluation.

**KPHA Involvement**
Elizabeth has been a member of KPHA since 2015. She has supported funding initiatives to provide preconference learning and collaboration events for the KY Public Health Improvement Network and the LHD AOS KY Group since 2021. She is currently involved in the Communications Committee and Advocacy Committee.

**Personal Insights**
Like many in the field, I have faced significant challenges, from navigating public health crises to overcoming resistance to change. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about listening, adapting, and empowering others. Through resilience and collaboration, I will continue to drive meaningful change, ensuring public health remains strong for future generations.

**Accomplishments & Recognition**
In 2023, the LHD AOS KY Group received the KPHA Group Award, which Elizabeth accepted on the group's behalf. During 2024, Elizabeth received a certificate of appreciation from the National LHD AOS Group for her dedication to pioneering efforts in measurement transparency and community-driven research initiatives.

**Future Goals & Aspirations**
I aspire to be a stronger leader. This belief guides me every day. Leadership isn’t about titles or authority—it’s about inspiring, mentoring, and creating opportunities for others to grow. I’ve been fortunate to learn from incredible leaders, and I strive to pay that forward by fostering an environment where others can develop their skills, find their voices, and make meaningful contributions to public health.

**Personal Interests & Hobbies**
My family and I love spending time outdoors, whether we're playing tennis or basketball, hiking, fishing, or caring for our chickens. However, I also enjoy drinking coffee, cooking, and rewatching my favorite shows or movies.

**Advice & Tips**
Public health change takes time. Success often comes in small wins rather than overnight transformations. Stay committed, celebrate progress, and keep pushing forward.

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