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Our Board of Directors
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Ann Salyer-Caldwell
Ann Salyer-Caldwell retired as the deputy director at Tarrant County Public Health in 2020. She holds a BS degree in Dietetics from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Public Health degree from the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She is a registered dietitian and a retired US Navy Captain with over 39 years of public health experience. Ms. Salyer-Caldwell has served on many community boards and was selected as a Healthcare Hero by the Fort Worth Business Press in 2018. In addition to proudly serving ICTC, she is a Meals on Wheels volunteer and a member of the Board of Directors for the Open Arms Health Clinic in Arlington.
Courtney Barnard
Courtney Barnard is the Director of Child Wellness at the Center for Children's Health led by Cook Children's. There, she oversees the development and implementation of community-based initiatives focused on the prevention and promotion of children's mental health, asthma, obesity, and abuse and neglect across North Texas. As a Licensed Master Social Worker-Advanced Practitioner, Courtney began her career working directly with children and families in the midst of homelessness, family and sexual violence, and restorative justice. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University.
Anita Colbert
Anita Colbert graduated from PA School of Nursing in 1971. She spent many years in hospital nursing and four years as a school nurse in Okinawa, Japan. In 1991, she found her real calling as a Public Health nurse and began an immunization program during a measles outbreak in Fort Worth, Texas. This program is still successful today and much of it is credited to Tarrant County Public Health and the working relationship with Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County. Since 1991, she has been directly involved in the beginning, nurturing and sustaining of ICTC and has led volunteers and staff through many years of education and events. Anita is married and lives in Granbury, Texas. She has three adult children and five grandchildren.
Erika Thompson
Erika Thompson graduated from the University of South Florida with a PhD in public health and University of Florida with an MPH in epidemiology. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in the School of Public Health where she conducts research related to HPV vaccination and maternal and child health issues.
Terri Andrews
Terri Andrews graduated from University of Maryland Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and while raising her family graduated from TCU with a Bachelor of General Studies. She is always busy, married to a retired Nephrologist, playing with grandchildren and volunteering in local and state community health projects since 1985. She joined ICTC in 2005, leading as president since 2006.
Lori Urso
Lori Urso has served on the ICTC board since 2013. She became involved with ICTC many years ago as a volunteer and through our partnership with the Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance. As a past president of the Alliance, she feels it is important to maintain our relationship and to help improve the health of Texans.
Kelly Parsley
Kelly Parsley graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Sociology. While her husband was in residency as a family practice physician, she received her Masters in Health Services Management from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Kelly came to the ICTC through her volunteer work with the Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance. When not volunteering, she lives in Granbury with her husband.
Lachelle Goodrich
Lachell Goodrich earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University and a master’s degree in professional counseling from Amberton University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with private practice serving children and families throughout Texas. In recent years, Goodrich was instrumental in connecting residents of the former Cavile Place public housing community in Stop Six with community resources and helping more than 220 families relocate in advance of the Choice Neighborhood construction period. In all, FWHS and the City of Fort Worth are developing six phases of new, mixed-income housing as part of the effort
Teresa Aguilar
Teresa Aguilar serves with Tarrant County Public Health, supporting immunization outreach and community health initiatives throughout the county. In her role, she helps coordinate vaccination clinics and outreach programs designed to increase access to immunizations and preventive health services for local residents. Aguilar works closely with community partners, healthcare organizations, and outreach teams to improve public health outcomes and expand vaccination coverage across Tarrant County communities
Michael Justiss
Michael D. Justiss, PhD, OTR, FAOTA is a Professor and Founding Director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program at Texas Christian University’s Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences. With more than two decades of experience in occupational therapy, rehabilitation science, and academic leadership, Dr. Justiss is recognized for his work advancing research, education, and innovation in rehabilitation and community mobility. His scholarship focuses on aging, assistive technology, driver safety, and improving functional independence for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Justiss has led numerous funded research initiatives, mentored graduate researchers, and contributed extensively to the occupational therapy profession through national leadership and peer-reviewed publications.
Alice Phillips, MD, MPH
Alice Phillips, MD, MPH has worked for Cook Children’s Healthcare System for 28 years during which she has worn many hats. As a proud primary care physician, she actively advocates for strong immunization access, policy and education for the patients she serves. In 2019 she cofounded the Multidisciplinary Immunization Task Force at Cook Children’s and now serves as the Medical Director for Ambulatory Quality. Native Texas and graduate of Texas A and M University, she settled in Fort Worth with her husband and family. She is excited to partner with the ICTC and find new opportunities to improve the health of our most precious kiddos of the community.
Erin Beasley
Erin Beasley BSN, is the Manager of the Immunization Division for Tarrant County Public Health Department, with her team she operates 8 brick an mortar clinics as well as the Outreach team that works in the community and schools. Prior to working with Tarrant County Erin spent 15 years working in various positions as a nurse in the hospital, first as a cardiac nurse and then eventually became a manager for a neuro/med surge department. Through the year Erin has also taken several mission trips to various countries. She loves caring for people both in and out of work. Erin has a love for baking and traveling with her 2 sons and husband on road trips.
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