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Lauri Kerns is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as Associate Vice President and Senior Managing Advisor at Jarrard Inc., a strategic communications consulting firm for healthcare providers, since May 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and various positions at Ballad Health, including Director of Marketing & Communications. Kerns has demonstrated expertise in communications management through previous roles at Tennessee Valley Authority, Nuclear Fuel Services, and Progress Energy, among others. Education includes an MFA in Writing from Columbia College Chicago and a BA in Psychology from the University of Southern California.