Parrish Healthcare and LEAD Brevard Foster Leadership Growth Through Collaborative Learning Experience

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (June 22, 2026)—Parrish Healthcare, in partnership with LEAD Brevard, recently completed a six-session, cohort-based Communications and Leadership Development Series designed to strengthen leadership effectiveness, communication skills and organizational impact among more than 30 Parrish Healthcare leaders.

The program brought together emerging and established leaders in a collaborative learning environment focused on developing practical leadership tools, increasing self-awareness and providing actionable strategies that participants can immediately apply in their professional roles. Through expert-led sessions, attendees explored key topics including leadership development, human resources, communication, emotional intelligence, accountability and coaching.

The series featured respected facilitators from across the leadership and professional development landscape, creating opportunities for participants to gain new perspectives, build meaningful connections, ask questions from subject experts and enhance their ability to lead effectively within their teams and throughout the organization.

“Great leaders are not simply developed through experience. They are strengthened through intentional learning, reflection and connection,” said Kristina Crabtree, Director of People Development at Parrish Healthcare. “The LEAD Brevard Leadership Series provided participants with the opportunity to expand their leadership capabilities, enhance communication skills and build relationships that will support their continued professional growth. By investing in our leaders, we are investing in the future success of our workforce, our organization and the communities we serve.”

The partnership between Parrish Healthcare and LEAD Brevard reflects a shared commitment to cultivating strong leaders who can positively influence organizational culture, drive performance and contribute to the long-term success of the communities they serve.

By investing in leadership development, both organizations are helping to build a stronger workforce, foster meaningful professional growth and create lasting impact throughout Brevard County.

The Communications and Leadership Development Series is one of many ways Parrish Healthcare invests in the growth and development of its Care Partners. Parrish Healthcare fosters a culture of continuous learning and leadership growth and offers tuition reimbursement, coaching and mentoring opportunities, Lean Six Sigma certification, career development plans, functional training, preceptorships and internal advancement opportunities.

“Many of the leaders at Parrish Healthcare have advanced their careers through these development pathways,” said Natalie Sellers, Senior Vice President of Communications, Community and Corporate Services at Parrish Healthcare. “Our ongoing investment in leadership development reflects our commitment to nurturing talent, empowering career growth and creating pathways for our Care Partners (employees) to build rewarding, long-term careers within our organization.”

Congratulations to the following leaders who completed the Communications and Leadership Development Series at Parrish Healthcare: Erica Bailey, Lisa Balas, Lynda Bassett, Christopher Chin, Kristina Crabtree, Aleece Faivre, Mark Fallon, Beth Fields, Kristie Foreman, Toni Gantt, Joycelyn Greenaway, Kelley Hays, Eduardo Hernandez, Melinda Hodges, Katelyn Holloman, Ericka Jacobs, Elizabeth Kump, Eugene LaCoste, Dawn Mackey, Keyra Magee, Melissa Mansukhani, Heather Minnear, Janet MonteroRivera, Allison Morgan, Caitlin Murray, Leslie Oscarson, Stephanie Parham, James Redding, Erick Schropp, Devin Smith, Lynn Sterling, Jackie Stevens, Robert Tierney, Kim Tolley, Sarah Welsh and Ann Williams.