Dr. Michael Kilkenny received his MD from the Marshall University School of Medicine and holds a master’s degree in Community Health.  Board Certified in Family Practice, he has worked in academic, hospital, and private practice settings before becoming the Physician Director of the Cabell-Huntington Health Department.  He currently serves on several advisory panels for the WV Bureau for Public Health as well as the Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse, Prevention, and Treatment. He is also a member of the board of directors of the National Association of County and City Health Officials. 

Kathleen has lived in the Huntington area since she was 12 years old. She attended Cabell County Schools, graduating from Huntington East High School and eventually made her way to Marshall University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1993. Kathleen has spent most of her career in community health and has been with Cabell–Huntington Health Department for 12 years. Kathleen has been a strong advocate for childhood and adolescent immunizations, receiving an achievement award in 2014 from the West Virginia Immunization Network for her work to improve immunization rates in West Virginia. In 2015, Kathleen and her staff played an integral role in starting one of West Virginia’s first Harm Reduction Programs, which is recognized on a national level.  Kathleen has been married to her husband Mark for 42 years. They have 3 children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. Kathleen enjoys reading, sewing, and spending time with her family.   

Elizabeth is a results-oriented health care professional overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Cabell-Huntington Health Department. She provides administrative and supportive services to include management in budgeting, purchasing, facilities, human resources and prevention programs. She also is the Public Information Officer for Cabell County serving in the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and has participated in numerous activations of the EOC for various natural disasters over the years. Elizabeth holds a Master’s of Science in Health Care Administration from Marshall University. Adkins graduated Cum Laude from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communication Studies and a Minor in Business Administration. Elizabeth holds an Adjunct Faculty position with Marshall University teaching Public Health Courses in the College of Health Professions.

Dayna Carter brings over fifteen years of experience in public information. She has served in various roles to include Publications Specialist, Public Relations Manager, Marketing Associate and Resource Development Manager. Her experience includes media relations, spokesperson, advertising, marketing and event planning. Dayna has worked in several healthcare settings and nonprofit organizations. She has volunteered at several non-profit organizations including: United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern WV, Huntington Museum of Art, Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation and American Cancer Society. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Huntington Dance Theatre and formerly served on the Board of Directors at Barnett Child Care Center. Dayna holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism/Public Relations from Marshall University.