Our Mission
Our mission is to improve health outcomes and opportunity in our rural and under-resourced communities by expanding access to healthcare – achieved through strengthening the health workforce, addressing the conditions that impact quality of life, and cultivating strong academic and community-centered partnerships.
By fostering strong community partnerships and promoting healthcare literacy, we aim to address disparities, improve outcomes, and cultivate a healthier future for North Alabama.
- We provide training, resources, and advocacy.
- We promote health literacy.
- We work to make healthcare more accessible.
- We build strong partnerships between local communities and education programs.
Our Vision
Healthier North Alabama communities — one person, one family, one opportunity at a time.
Our Vision
We envision a future where everyone in North Alabama—no matter where they live—has access to high-quality healthcare from providers who reflect the communities they serve.
What We Value
Education – Learning opens doors to opportunity – for students and communities.
Healthy Communities – We care about the health and well-being of every neighbor.
Representation – We believe our healthcare workforce should represent the people and cultures of our communities.
Access to Care – Everyone deserves the care they need, when and where they need it.
Partnership – Real change happens when we work together.
Workforce Development – We invest in the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Our Team
Lamont Dupree
Executive Director
lamont.dupree@na-ahec.org
Karen Leeling
Operations Manager
karen.leeling@na-ahec.org
Salana Usher
Community Health Coordinator
salana.usher@na-ahec.org
Board Members
Dr. David Bramm (Chairman)
UAB School of Medicine
Dr. Linnea Pepper
UAB School of Medicine
Morgan Saintjones
AAMU
Dr. Jeana Blalock
Thrive Alabama
Dr. Dorothy Forde
Oakwood University
Michael Glenn
Alabama Department of Public Health
Rep Laura Hall
Alabama State Representative
Phyllis McMillan
Huntsville Hospital System
