Mission
About
Vision
A future where every rural community has access to high-quality care - delivered by a connected, supported, and empowered rural healthcare workforce.
Values
The National Alliance for Rural Health Improvement (NARHI) unites and uplifts rural and rural-adjacent healthcare professionals through a shared commitment to growth, collaboration, and impact. By building skills, fostering connections, and strengthening capacity across the continuum of care, we empower those working in rural health to transform care and improve lives in the communities they serve.
Empowerment: We equip rural healthcare professionals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead and thrive.
Collaboration: We foster meaningful relationships and networks among professionals across diverse rural healthcare settings, communities and disciplines.
Innovation: We search for and broadly share creative solutions tailored to the unique challenges of rural healthcare.
Growth Mindset: We continually strive to learn, grow, and evolve to identify how best to support our organization and to be responsive to the evolving needs of rural healthcare professionals and the communities they serve.
Excellence: We promote the highest standards of quality and safety in rural healthcare.
What is NARHI?
The National Alliance for Rural Health Improvement (NARHI) is a nationwide professional organization dedicated to supporting and connecting rural health professionals. NARHI provides members with access to practical resources, continuing education, case studies, and a collaborative community designed to strengthen healthcare in rural settings.
Through monthly webinars, a shared resource library, and networking opportunities, NARHI equips providers, administrators, and leaders with the tools and connections they need to overcome challenges and drive meaningful improvement in rural health.
Start Today
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Start Today ☆
Join the Professional Organization
Professional Membership
$99.00 / annually
Gain full access to NARHI’s member community, resource library, monthly webinars, and networking opportunities with rural health professionals nationwide, all designed to support your work and strengthen rural healthcare.
✓ Monthly Networking Events
✓ Weekly updates to Rural Health Resources
✓ Learn from your peers
Membership Benefits
Whether you work in a rural hospital, skilled nursing facility, clinic, public health department, or an organization that supports rural healthcare—membership in the National Alliance for Rural Health Improvement (NARHI) connects you to a powerful network of peers, tools, and support designed specifically for the rural healthcare workforce.
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Real-time collaboration with rural health professionals across the country
Access to a private online community for discussion, problem-solving, and peer support
Mentorship opportunities with experienced rural leaders
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Monthly webinars and expert panels featuring national rural health leaders – with Continuing education credits
On-demand toolkits – will keep growing!
Leadership development programs and certification prep resources
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The Toolbox: A member-exclusive library of rural-relevant templates, policies, and case studies
Implementation guides for quality improvement in resource-constrained settings
Regulatory updates specific to rural facilities
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A community that understands the unique challenges of rural healthcare
Space to share ideas, ask questions, and find encouragement from peers who “get it”
Contact us.
Jennifer Wagner
jwagner@convergencehealth.org
NARHI Steering Committee Directory
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Sarah Andersen
Director of Field Services
Oregon Office of Rural Health
State: Oregon
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Lyndsey Cunningham
Founder, CEO
STR Solutions
State: Vermot
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Tania Daniels
Chief Executive Officer
Superior Health Quality Alliance
State: Wisconsin
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Maria Ferraris
Executive Director
Global Mobile Healthcare Research Consortium
State: North Carolina
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Joyce Fillenwarth
State Office Rural Health Manager, SHIP Coordinator, and FLEX Coordinator
Indiana Department of Health
State: Indiana
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Lisa Hollibaugh
Director, Patient Safety
Comagine
State: Idaho
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Burt Keltner
CEO
Benewah Community Hospital
State: Idaho
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Michelle Rathman
President & CEO
Impact! Communications, Inc. / The Rural Impact
State: Illiniois
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Emily Roberts
President
Opportunity Healthcare Consulting
State: Oregon
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Helen Ross
Quality and Safety Practitioner
San Luis Valley Health
State: Colorado
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Mackenzie Saephanh
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
UCSF Fresno Mobile Health and Learning (HeaL)
State: California
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Caleb Siem
Rural Health Strategist
Caleb Siem Consulting LLC
State: Minnesota
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Katrina Strowbridge
Performance Improvement Manager
Clark Fork Valley Hospital & Family Medicine Network
State: Montana
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Megan Trosko
Director of Care Improvement
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association
State: Arizona
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Carolyn von Sturm
Senior Project Manager
Jefferson Health Plans
State: Pennsylvania
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Nikki Wallace
Executive Director/Owner
TrueNorth Geriatric Care Management
State: Arkansas
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Jessie Watson
Director of Patient Financial Services
Livingston Hospital
State: Kentucky