April Lawson MS, ALC, NCC

Under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S

Board Chair

April is a mental health counselor in North Alabama where she primarily works with children and adolescents in a traditional clinical setting. Grounded in the belief that people are always doing their best with what they have, she brings a person-centered approach to GHC's mission — one rooted in compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to showing up for others. As Board Chair, April is dedicated to bringing care and education to the communities that need it most.

BRANDON BROWN

Treasurer

Certified Financial Planner and Resident Manager at Morgan Stanley in downtown Florence where he has the opportunity to work with families and businesses towards their financial goals. He graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and an MBA in Finance. He also had the opportunity to meet his wife Kate at UNA and now they are honored to serve on several local advisory boards together. They have a young daughter Isabelle and enjoy being a part of their church, recreational groups, and community in The Shoals.

LEZLIE MELTON BSN/RN

Community Engagement Chair

A Florence native, mother of five and graduate of the University of North Alabama; as a registered nurse specializing in maternal-child health, she is passionate about supporting parents and infants in establishing strong family foundations through compassionate, hands-on relationship centered care. Her experience includes pediatric, neonatal, and mother-baby care in the hospital setting as well as maternal-child home health.

In addition to her clinical work, she is committed to connecting with diverse populations, promoting family health and wellness through education, advocacy, and improving access to health care, thus ultimately improving health outcomes throughout North Alabama.

KILEY FLOREN MPH

AMBER OLSEN DO

Secretary