‘Names and changes: Business recognitions and promotions for the week of April 21, 2024’
EDUCATION
Leslie Watson of Virginia Western Community College has received the George B. Vaughan Leadership Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty. Watson, who has served as an adjunct faculty member at Virginia Western since 2007, has spearheaded the efforts of the School of Health Professions in the development of an Introduction to Health Professions college success course. Watson is also an American Heart Association basic life support instructor at Carilion Clinic. Her volunteer activities include serving on the board of the American Cancer Society Loudoun Unit.
MEDICAL
Carilion Clinic CEO Nancy Howell Agee has received the American Hospital Association’s highest honor: the Distinguished Service Award. Agee has worked with the AHA for more than 20 years and led Carilion since 2011. Under her direction, Carilion has transformed into a patient-centered, physician-led organization. Agee received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Virginia and multiple honorary doctorates. She holds memberships in various healthcare organizations and has been named among the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.
ORGANIZATIONS
Randi Paxton has been appointed vice president and chief operations officer of HopeTree Family Services. Paxton brings 22 years of experience working with youth, adults, and families in residential and community-based settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from James Madison University and has previously served on the board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Paxton will lead the agency’s programs and services lines, including Therapeutic Foster Care and Developmental Disabilities Ministry.
To submit an item to Names and Changes, email the item and a color photo to names@roanoke.com.
