CAHS Scholarly Showcase 2023

Carol Leslie began her career as a Speech Language Pathologist in 1970 after graduating with her Masters in Speech Pathology from the University of Iowa. Beginning at St. Christopher Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA, she then moved to the Cincinnati Speech and Hearing Center (now known as Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati) where she served as Speech-Language Patholog's department coordinator and executive director. Carol joined the University of Cincinnati community as an adjunct part-time instructor in 1979 and graduated with her Ph.D. in Speech Pathology in 1980. Carol has made an impact in her field by serving in numerous roles in professional organizations such as President of the Southwest Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Association, President of the Ohio Speech Language and Hearing Association, Vice President for Planning of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, and Program Chair for the national convention of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Through her leadership and dedication to her profession, Carol has earned countless recognitions and honors. These include being recognized in 1978 for outstanding contributions to ASHA Congressional Action Contact Network, Honors in 1979 from the Southwest Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Association, recognition in 1989 as one of twenty-five prominent alumni from the CSD Department at UC, and fellow for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 1981 and fellow for the Ohio Speech Language and Hearing Association in 1978 and 1982. Additionally, Carol has served on the Board of St. Rita School for the Deaf and participated in related organizations such as the Orton Dyslexia Society. 

Lisa currently works at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio as a Service Line Administrator in Sports Medicine where she has developed and expanded the department to be a national leader in pediatric sports medicine as well as one of the most comprehensive Sports Concussion Programs in the country and the largest in central Ohio. Lisa graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 1987 from the University of Cincinnati before beginning her career in Athletic Training. Lisa went on to receive her Master of Education degree in Exercise Science in 1995 from Ashland University. Throughout her career, Lisa has led a variety of conference presentations and participated in multiple professional organizations as a member and in leadership capacities such as the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Due to her leadership, dedication, and excellence in her work, Lisa has received a number of awards and honors. Some of these include Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2004, the Presidential Excellence Award by the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2007, the Athletic Training Service Award by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2014, and the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2017. In addition to her work, Lisa has participated in many different leadership trainings such as Effective Leadership Series in 2003, Journey to Leadership Excellence in 2016, and Emotionally Intelligent Leader in 2017. She became a certified Leadership and Executive Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching in 2022 and is part of the 2023 Cohort for Leadership New Albany.

David Maxwell is a graduate of the UC Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy Program where he also received a graduate certificate in Health Care Administration. With over 30 years of experience in the medical field, David currently works as the Network Executive Director of Respiratory Services for Kettering Health Network. David began there in 2010 as an Education Coordinator, progressed to Manger of Respiratory Services in 2013, Director of Respiratory Services in 2015 to his now current role in 2021. David earned his credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in 1992 and his credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapy in 1995. David currently holds his Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License and his Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist License. He was also an Ohio Licensed Nursing Home Administrator from 2000 to 2010. Additionally, David shows his dedication to his field through his active participation in professional organizations. He is a member of the American College of Health Executives, the Lambda Beta Society, and the American Association of Respiratory Care. 

Pam McKie is the Chief Program Officer for Best Point Education and Behavioral Health.  Her years of experience and breadth of knowledge in corporate and nonprofit sectors aid her in leading over 30+ programs serving over 18,000 children, families, and individuals across multiple counties.  As a member of the executive team since 2017, Pam has led program growth, innovation, grant/donor cultivation and financial stability up to and through a pandemic and a sizable merger. Pam has demonstrated success in developing, remodeling, and restructuring programs/services to address evolving needs and conditions facing children and families.  Pam stays abreast of emerging technologies, treatments, and trends to guide the work of her teams and to ensure the greatest outcomes are achieved for those served.  If advocacy or lobbying are needed, Pam raises her hand.  Pam brings a passion for helping people and making the world a brighter place to the forefront of the agency's collective conscience. Prior to her work at Best Point (formerly The Children’s Home and St. Aloysius), Pam held senior leadership roles at Assurex Health (now Myriad Genetics) in Mason, Ohio. She has served on many boards and was a member of Leadership Cincinnati Class 44.  Pam currently serves as committee chair and board member for the American Association of Suicidology and serves on the University of Cincinnati, College of Allied Health Sciences, School of Social Work Alumni Board.   Pam received her undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati.  Pam’s three decades of experience have helped her lead initiatives and innovations that combat mental illness, youth suicide, addiction, and other illnesses.