Celestine joined APHCA in November 2007 and provides training, technical assistance, and community development for members in the association. She brings over 20 years of executive level administrative support and management experience, much has been within the healthcare market. Prior to joining APHCA, Celestine served as Office Manager for Montgomery’s largest cardiology practice where she was responsible for the management of office activities including the supervision staff as well as working closely with 13 cardiologists to ensure quality care was provided in an efficiently run office setting. As a member of the management team, Celestine served as the organization’s HIPAA Privacy Officer, assisted with the operational budget process, and served as the Patient Access Manager for the same cardiology group. During her tenure in this position, she began a training and in-service program for office staff, initiated a training manual, and cross-trained office employees. Celestine served in various other executive assistant roles including positions at Mississippi Valley State University, Auburn University at Montgomery, and the National Finance and Economy Ministry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Mississippi Valley State University and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management from American InterContinental University. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Lambda Society, and American Academy of Professional Coders, and has received recognition as an Outstanding Young Woman in America as well as community recognition. Celestine enjoys singing in her church choir, gardening, reading, and traveling. Her husband, Robert, and she have a son named Robert, II.

Sharon joined APHCA in November 2010. Her primary responsibility is to manage APHCA’s Coordinated Care Program (to include Patient Centered Medical Home) and to facilitate sustained primary care practice efforts that enhance health quality, health outcomes, and operational efficiency. In addition, she is very involved with the Meaningful Use Program and assisting our members in the successful implementation of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other initiatives designed to use Health Information Technology (HIT) to enhance quality and patient outcomes. Sharon also manages several grant projects that are in direct alignment with APHCA’s overall strategic plan.
Sharon is an Alabama licensed R.N. with 25+ years experience, over 20 of those years in a management and operational capacity. She obtained her Board Certification in Cardiovascular Nursing in 2002 and in May 2011 completed the Leadership Strategies for Information Technology in Health Care Program at Harvard University School of Public Health. In March 2013, Sharon became certified as a Clinical/Practitioner Consultant – Certified Health Technology Specialist through the American Health Information Management Association, AHIMA.  In 2014, Sharon successfully completed the requirements for the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) PCMH Certified Content Expert.
Sharon brings valuable clinical experience, as well as operational and project management to APHCA. Prior to joining APCHA, Sharon served as the Clinical Operations Manager and later Director of Cardiovascular Services for a local hospital. She studied nursing at Troy State School of Nursing and is a member of the American College of Cardiovascular Nursing.

Marcia Daniel joined the APHCA team in December of 2017. Marcia provides support for the APHCA team by assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Association. With over 14 years of administrative assistance experience in the legal field, she has enjoyed learning about the healthcare industry and serving its members. Marcia has been married for over 33 years and enjoys family, travel, singing in her church choir, spoiling her Siberian husky, and cheering for the Auburn Tigers.

Regina is the Credentialing Team Lead at APHCA. She works closely with APHCA’s two Credentialing Coordinators to provide leadership in coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining the credentialing and re-credentialing process for health professionals contracted with APHCA. She brings with her over 20 years of medical staff/credentialing experience. Regina enjoys music, theater, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and watching Alabama Crimson Tide football.

Savannah joined the APHCA team in 2021. Before joining the team, Savannah obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management and Marketing. She has two years of Credentialing experience, along with 5+ years of customer service experience. Savannah enjoys spending time with her family, her three westie puppies, and friends.

Dodey joined APHCA in May 2021. Dodey will build and motivate clinical and administrative Health Center teams through demonstrated leadership and practice transformation experience. She will liaise with primary care providers, administrative and support staff, government agencies, grantors, managed care, and other health care organizations coordinating quality measurement and performance activities. Additional responsibilities include quality and performance improvement activities around the UDS quality performance measures, providing training/technical assistance focused on readiness assessment for attaining Patient-Centered Medical Home through The Joint Commission (TJC) and/or National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), facilitating the meaningful use of an EMR and other related quality health information technology.

Dodey received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1999 and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from The University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2020.  She has 22 years of clinical nursing experience, including in hospital and clinic settings. In addition, Dodey has served as an educator as well as held various leadership roles.  Most of her career was spent in emergency medicine, and she holds a national certification as a Certified Emergency Nurse.

Dodey is married with two daughters. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cooking, and serving in her church.

Phyllis Kreischer received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University in 1993 and a Masters of Science in Nursing from Troy University in 2008. She has had a diverse nursing career over the last 30 years, providing care for all ages. As an RN, Phyllis served in many leadership roles and quality management. As a Nurse Practitioner, she provided pulmonary care to patients in the intensive care unit, provided primary and urgent care to all ages, and served as Clinic Director. She also has experience as a Clinical Consultant for a large pharmaceutical company implementing care plans for patients with COPD and Atrial Fibrillation. Phyllis and her husband have been married 22 years and have a large, blended family of 6 children and six grandchildren. They love camping, Disney World, and Auburn Football.