Lisa Graham is a Registered Nurse and a certified diabetes care and education specialist with over 30 years of healthcare experience. Lisa received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern California and her Master's in Integrative Health and Wellness from the University of West Georgia. Lisa served as Coordinator of the Northside Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program until her departure to start her own company. Lisa is the CEO of Renew and Live, LLC, a company that specializes in providing patient education focused on chronic disease management, particularly in diabetes and cardiovascular health. Her company contracts with physician groups, managed care organizations, state and local health departments, and community organizations to provide diabetes education in their facilities. She believes we can no longer wait for patients to come to us and that we also need to make health education accessible to patients in various formats to help improve patient outcomes.
Renew and Live’s education programs are accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. They are a national provider of the CDC Diabetes Prevention Program, where they have achieved Full-Plus Recognition. She is also the founder/president of Diabetes You Can Win Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit that supplies clinical support for people living with diabetes in under-resourced communities.
Founder & Principal, Bayquest Consultants, LLC
Vanessa Payne is a distinguished healthcare executive with over 25 years of proven leadership in Revenue Cycle Management. As the founder and principal of Bayquest Consultants, LLC, she brings a wealth of experience in driving operational excellence, improving provider reimbursement, and delivering strategic financial solutions across diverse healthcare organizations.
Vanessa holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She has also served on the Advisory Council for Customer Experience at Richmond University, where she contributed thought leadership to enhance patient engagement and satisfaction strategies.
With a career dedicated to advancing healthcare performance, Vanessa continues to be a trusted advisor and impactful leader in the industry.
Cheryl Smith
Executive Director & CEO, Senior Direct Source, Inc.
Cheryl Smith leads Senior Direct Source, Inc. (a nonprofit based in the Greater Atlanta area) as Executive Director and CEO. With deep roots in senior advocacy, she champions aging-in-place services, ranging from healthcare and housing support to community engagement, delivered directly into senior centers, residential facilities, and other community hubs.
Under her leadership, the organization has built a robust network of partners, including health providers, insurance plans, and local civic agencies like the Georgia Department of Human Services and Atlanta Regional Commission, to deliver compassionate, accessible, and holistic aging services
Cheryl combines hands-on program delivery with strong organizational stewardship: overseeing grant-funded initiatives, community collaborations, and volunteer coordination. She is the primary contact and public face for the organization, working closely with donors, stakeholders, and local agencies to enhance quality of life and independence for older adults .
Why Cheryl stands out:
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As a seasoned leader, she ensures that essential home‑based foot care, health education, housing aid, and social programs are accessible to seniors in need.
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Cheryl embodies a mission-driven approach, prioritizing dignity, independence, and connection, while fostering community partnerships and engaging donors to support sustainable impact.
Reach out to Cheryl Smith at Senior Direct Source:
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📧 Email: csmith@seniordirectsource.com
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📞 Phone: 770‑576‑5402
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