Meet Commissioner Kacy Allen-Bryant, a longtime public health nurse turned community leader who oversees Social Services for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Commissioner Allen-Bryant champions health through education and collaboration with community partners to strengthen support across the city.

Listen as Commissioner Allen-Bryant shares her journey from 25 years in public health nursing to stepping into a leadership role shaped by service, collaboration, and compassion. She discusses what she learned from working around the world, why she remains committed to lifting up vulnerable populations, and how Lexington comes together to create a stronger, more connected community. She also reflects on gratitude, family roots, and the importance of using your unique strengths to make a difference.

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This conversation was led by Gerald "GEO" Gibson from Operation Making A Change and Jakob Hester from the #IChampionHealth initiative.

The ⁠⁠#IChampionHealth⁠⁠ initiative and #IChampionHealth Chats podcast are a collaboration between the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PREVENT Community-Engaged Alliance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the UK College of Education and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Operation Making A Change⁠⁠⁠.

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This season was paid for with funds from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission by and through the Office of the Attorney General. The opinions and recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of #IChampionHealth or the guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission or the Office of the Attorney General.

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Original music in this episode:

• Instrumental created by Fblmusic

• "Champion" was produced and recorded at Largerthan Life Studios. It was written, performed, and co-produced by Gerald "GEO" Gibson.

Editing by ⁠⁠Renegade Entertainment LLC⁠⁠.