The Journal of Rural Health Editorial Board
The Journal of Rural Health (JRH) serves to advance professional practice, research, theory development and public policy by serving as a medium for communication among health scientists and professionals.
Apply for JRH editorial board positions
NRHA is not currently seeking canditates for the editorial board for the association's Journal of Rural Health. The deadline was Dec. 1 for open position terms beginning January 1, 2023.
The board meets once annually in conjunction with the NRHA Annual Conference each May and via teleconference each quarter. All board members must remain a good-standing member of the National Rural Health Association for the duration of their term.
Journal of Rural Health Editorial Board
All board members serve three-year terms. Their duties include setting editorial content, soliciting manuscripts, reviewing manuscripts and recruiting reviewers.
Participation in editorial board events is required, as is active participation on a committee during the three-year election term.
The board meets once annually in conjunction with NRHA's Annual Rural Health Conference and via teleconference each quarter. Members pay their own travel and lodging expenses for the annual meeting. Potential candidates must have significant rural health experience and an established record of publications. Editorial board members must also be members of NRHA for the duration of their term.
Aaron Kramer BS, MS, FACHE
President/CEO of Adirondack Health
Aaron joined Adirondack Health in September 2015 and was appointed chief operating officer in 2019 and president/CEO in 2021.
Brian Williams RHCEOC
Chief Executive Officer at Winner Regional Health
Brian left a successful telecommunications career to pursue health care after his daughter was hospitalized shortly after her birth.
Bryan Weichelt PhD, MBA, MS, PMP
Associate research scientist within the National Farm Medicine Center of the Marshfield Clinical Research Institute
Bryan is an associate research scientist within the National Farm Medicine Center of the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute.
Carrie Howard MA, CPHQ, CPPS
Program manager at Stratis Health
Carrie holds a Master of Arts in health and human services administration and has many years of experience supporting leadership and improvement in rural settings.
Casey Balio PhD
Research assistant professor in the ETSU Center for Rural Health Research
Casey is a research assistant professor in the ETSU Center for Rural Health Research and the Department of Health Services Management and Policy.
Devon Noonan BSN, MS, MPH, PhD
Nurse scientist, certified addictions nurse, and associate professor in the Duke School of Nursing
Devon is a nurse scientist, certified addictions nurse, and associate professor in the Duke School of Nursing.
Kasey Shakespear MHA, MPH, MA
Assistant director of Southern Utah Area Health Education Center
Kasey grew up in rural Tropic, Utah, and attended Southern Utah University, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis in zoology.
Katie Gorndt BS, MS
Vice president of operations and director of nursing at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
Katie serves as vice president of operations and director of nursing at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, where she oversees a CAH and various outpatient services.
Kimberly Haverly MBA, RHCEOC
CEO of Carroll County (Ky.) Memorial Hospital
Kim serves as CEO of Carroll County (Ky.) Memorial Hospital. Her experience spans more than two decades, with a dedicated rural health focus for the past five years.
Laura Mispelon MHA
Social drivers of health manager at the Michigan Center for Rural Health
Laura serves as the social drivers of health manager at the Michigan Center for Rural Health.
Megan Weis
Director of connecting communities for the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare
Megan serves as the director of connecting communities for the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare.
Rachael Sherard BA, MBA
Senior vice president of rural health services for Avera Health
Rachael serves as senior vice president of rural health services for Avera Health, where she oversees the Avera Rural Health Institute’s activities within the organization’s footprint.
- Authority and responsibilities:With the editor, determining all matters pertaining to content and organization and, upon recommendation of the managing publisher or managing editor, determining matters pertaining to layout and design.
- Assisting the editor in soliciting and reviewing manuscripts for the journal.
- Supporting the editor in the implementation of journal activities. Specifics of such support may be related to decisions on manuscripts, recruiting potential reviewers, soliciting material for publication and writing editorials.
- Serving the journal as sounding board and promoter.
- Periodically reviewing the frequency of publication to determine its appropriateness.
- Establishing a nominating committee and recommending an editor.
- Monitoring journal quality and reviewing the performance of the editor on a continuing basis.
- Evaluating the performance of the editor on an annual basis
Contact Gabriela Boscan at 202-639-0550 for more information.