Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Names New Board Leadership and Members

Three new faces have joined the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s (FHKY) Board of Directors in 2026. The Board is responsible for the establishment and oversight of FHKY’s financial, program, and policy activities.

The three new Directors in 2026 are:

Keith Knapp

Lexington, KY

Christy Spitser

London, KY

Laura White-Brown

Morehead, KY

Keith Knapp is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health. Christy Spitser is the Interim Region Chief Financial Officer of CommonSpirit Health - South Region. Laura White-Brown currently serves as Mayor for the City of Morehead.

The 2026 slate of officers for the Board is:

Leo Calderon, Board Chair

Bellevue, KY

Tim Marcum, Vice Chair

Louisville, KY

Mike Slaton, Treasurer

Louisville, KY

Dr. Wayne Tuckson, Secretary

Louisville, KY

Jane Chiles, Immediate Past Chair

Lexington, KY