Director
Phyllis Priest is a highly experienced registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in various healthcare settings. She has worked at the EJFHC, Charlevoix Hospital (now Munson Medical Center) and as an in-home or private duty nurse. Phyllis has also volunteered and advocated for several adoption/foster care agencies, including the Adopt America Network and Families 4 Kids that focus on special needs adoption advocacy. Her extensive knowledge related to access for care needs and medical and behavioral health advocacy makes her a valuable asset to any healthcare organization.
Phyllis is interested in our organization because she has watched the EJFHC grow from a concept to its current state. She believes that access to comprehensive health care services is an important aspect of our local community and wants to be an active participant in the process of being responsive to the needs of the community and its populations. Her unique perspective as a healthcare provider, consumer, and advocate makes her a valuable addition to our board of directors.
Phyllis has expertise in healthcare access and needs across multiple facilities, geographical areas, and patient populations. Her knowledge and experience as a healthcare provider and advocate, as well as her experience as a member of the East Jordan community for decades, make her a valuable asset to our organization. Currently, she has no other volunteer commitments but continues to advocate for special needs children in need of homes and foster/adoptive parents and occasionally volunteers in local school classrooms or adult enrichment centers.
In her spare time, Phyllis enjoys reading and crafting. “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you,” is her favorite quote by Mother Theresa.
