Nashville Health Care Council Announces Strategic Promotions as Organization Enters Inaugural Year as Independent Entity

Nashville Health Care Council Announces Strategic Promotions as Organization Enters Inaugural Year as Independent Entity 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. January 13, 2026 — The Nashville Health Care Council today announced a series of key internal promotions, signaling continued momentum and intentional investment as the organization enters its inaugural year as an independent entity, effective January 1, 2026.  

Following its formal separation from the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Council is strengthening its internal team to support expanded programming, deepen member engagement, and advance its mission of strengthening and elevating Nashville as the Healthcare City by convening and connecting healthcare leaders of every level in Nashville and beyond. 

Key Promotions 

The Council has promoted the following team members into expanded leadership roles, reflecting both organizational growth and a commitment to developing internal talent: 

• Sarah Maxwell, Senior Vice President of Brand and Operations, previously Vice President of Brand and Operations.  
• Lydie Marc, Vice President of Education and Talent Development, previously Senior Director of Education and Talent Development 
• Danielle Wood, Senior Director of Member Engagement, previously Director of Member Engagement  
• Clay Hatton, Senior Manager, Educational Programming and Talent Development, previously Operations Specialist, Strategic Initiatives and Events 

“These key promotions recognize the expertise, leadership, and dedication of our team as we step into a new era for the Council,” said Apryl Childs-Potter, CEO of the Nashville Health Care Council. “As an independent organization, we are being intentional about building the right structure and talent to support our members and the broader healthcare ecosystem.” 

As the Council enters 2026, these announcements underscore a clear vision: expanding programming tailored the leaders across the healthcare ecosystem and strengthening Nashville’s position as a destination of choice for healthcare leadership, companies, talent, and investment. 

About the Nashville Health Care Council 

The Nashville Health Care Council strengthens and elevates Nashville as The Healthcare City. With a $72.1 billion economic impact and 372,160 jobs locally, Nashville’s healthcare ecosystem is a worldclass healthcare hub. Founded in 1995, the Council serves as the common ground for the city’s vibrant healthcare cluster, offering engagement opportunities where the industry’s most influential executives come together to exchange ideas, share solutions, build businesses and grow leaders. For more information, visit www.healthcarecouncil.com.   

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