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LEADERSHIP AND STAFF

LEADERSHIP

HOBSON, LAURA

Laura Hobson, President & CEO

Laura is a native of Memphis, TN. She received her BA in History from Vanderbilt University. A licensed Real Estate agent for several years, Laura made a mid-career change and received her Masters degree from the University of Tennessee College of Social Work in 2007. Laura enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling.

PANOVEC, PARKER

Dr. Parker Panovec, M.D. Medical Director

Dr. Panovec attended Lipscomb University before attending the College of Medicine at UT Center for Health Sciences in Memphis. He came to FFMC from Jackson, TN, where he worked for the Jackson Clinic in outpatient medicine and wound care. Prior to this, he practiced and taught both inpatient and outpatient family medicine at the University of Tennessee Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Panovec is married and has two children. He is actively involved in teaching at church. He enjoys watching sports, especially tennis, and spending time with family and friends.

SOUTHARDS, JOSHUA

Joshua Southards, Director of Operations

Joshua has been with Faith Family since the start of 2010. He holds a juris doctorate, and believes his legal training has proved invaluable in his work with medical practices. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his wife, children, and ever growing number of animals, reading, running, and virtually all sports. He currently serves as the Education Chair of Nashville Medical Group Managers Association and was named the 2008 tutor of the year for another non-profit, Christian Community Services, Inc.

SYLVESTER, KRISTI

Kristi Sylvester, Director of Development

Kristi grew up in Minnesota but has been in the Nashville area since 2000. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Kristi brings a wealth of experience to Faith Family, including years in ministry and development. Most recently, Kristi was at GraceWorks Ministries in Franklin, TN, where she started a Franklin Thanksgiving tradition - the Turkey Trot. She is a mother of two and lives with her husband Sammy in Franklin.

STAFF

ALLEN, BETH

Beth Allen – Director of Journey to Health

Beth grew up in Shelbyville, TN. She received a BA from MTSU and is a registered dietician and holds Masters of Education with an emphasis in Curriculum Development. Her professional passion is helping people make healthy choices so they can reach their health goals. Her favorite things to do are to love on her dog, Murphy; go kayaking and fishing, and cook.

BELL, ALICIA

Alicia Bell, Associate Director of Development

Alicia was born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee. She holds a bachelors degree from Lipscomb University and a Masters in Public Administration and Affairs from Indiana University, U.S. News #1 school for nonprofit management. She has worked in many facets of development, most recently as Executive Director of a small United Way in Tullahoma, TN. She loves God, FFMC, the lake, and eating her husband’s cooking.

BINFORD, LESLIE W.

Leslie W. Binford, RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Leslie is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in medication management for the adult population. Previous experience includes work with individuals with severe and persistent mental health needs, addiction, women’s issues and trauma. Leslie’s passion is to partner with individuals through their healing journey, utilizing medication management as a piece of the puzzle, to provide holistic, person-centered care.

DJABI, ANDREA

Andrea Djabi, RN

She is originally from Venezuela where she was born and raised. She moved to the United States in 2002 with her parents and younger brother. She graduated with a BSN from Cumberland University. She is happily married and has a beautiful son and would love to have more children in the future. She enjoys spending time with my family, watching movies, shopping, and being outdoors.

EDWARDS, DEE DEE

Dee Dee Edwards, Physician Assistant

Dee Dee grew up in a military family stationed in LA, FL, and AK. She received her BS in Nutrition from the University of Florida and MS in Medicine from Trevecca Nazarene University. She was a registered dietician before becoming a PA. She loves spending time with her husband and baby daughter, and enjoys cooking, reading watching movies, and corny jokes.

KEITH, SHEREE

Sheree Keith, Office Coordinator

Sheree is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sheree attended Volunteer State Community College, majoring in Social Services. Before Faith Family, she has been an Accounts Payable Manager and Administrative Assistant for a law firm. Sheree enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her 10 grandchildren. Sheree has been with Faith Family since its inception.

JEZIORO, CHRISTINA

Christina Jezioro – Front Office Assistant

Christina is a Nashville, TN, native and truly enjoys living here. She received her BA in Sociology and Social Welfare from MTSU and is also a published singer/songwriter. In the future she hopes to pursue clinical counseling She volunteers at a local treatment center for women in her spare time and has a passion for helping others.

LOPARDO, LORENA

Lorena Lopardo, CPA - Accountant

Lorena is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to the U.S. 11 years ago with her husband, who is also Argentinian. She is an Accounting graduate from Trevecca Nazarene University and CPA. She enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and spending time with her family back home. She is bilingual in Spanish.

MCLEAN, OLIVIA

Olivia McLean, Volunteer Coordinator

Olivia was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She received her BA in History and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia in 2017. She works during the summers as a camp cook and is looking forward to exploring Nashville. She enjoys hiking with her dog, drinking coffee, and listening to live music in her spare time.

NETSCH, ELIZABETH

Elizabeth Netsch, Nurse Practitioner

Elizabeth was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and works at Faith Family on a part time basis. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Colorado Health Sciences in 1993. She received her graduate degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Vanderbilt School of Nursing in 2002. Elizabeth enjoys running, knitting, cooking and spending time with her husband and two children.

PRENTICE, CARLY

Carly Prentice – Nurse Practitioner

Carly grew up in a military family, but has claimed Nashville as home since 2008. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Medicine, Health, and Society and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. Prior to starting at Faith Family, she completed a 3 month nursing residency in the Central Province of Kenya through the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health. In her free time, Carly enjoys running, climbing, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

THRELKELD, LIZ

Liz Threlkeld, Nurse Practitioner

Liz is a native of Oostburg, Wisconsin. She received her undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Liz received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 2003. Liz’s favorite pastimes are reading, movies, watching & playing sports and hanging out with friends.

WALKER, ELISSA

Elissa Walker, Development Coordinator

Elissa was born and raised in a small town in Central Illinois. After graduating high school in 1999 she participated in a mission organization which allowed her to travel throughout the U.S and abroad. After a 3-year stint she landed herself in Montana and pursued becoming a Massage Therapist. In 2007 she moved from Montana to Nashville to begin a new adventure. She loves it so much here she now owns a home and has two cats. Mission work runs through her blood, she loves to travel and DIY projects and you will often find her singing on her worship team, her first and greatest passion. She isn’t practicing massage therapy any longer but does consider it an honor to serve and help others.

WALKER, TERRY

Terry Walker, Bookkeeper

Terry grew up in Springfield, TN. He received a BS degree in Finance from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Before coming to FFMC, he was a Financial Controller for twenty years with Gannett Co., Inc. Terry enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with his family and friends, .

WILLIAMS, CAROLYN

Carolyn Williams, Physician Assistant

Carolyn hails from Columbus, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2004, and her Master’s Degree in Science and Medicine from Trevecca in 2007. In her spare time Carolyn enjoys playing soccer, hiking and traveling.