
Project AURA is an initiative of the Center for Rural Health at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Project AURA is responsible for developing and disseminating resources, training, and technical assistance that focuses on opioid and stimulant use in rural areas throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Robust partnerships and collaborative approaches within Region 6 are essential to the success of Project AURA.
Advancing Unity in Rural America
Meet the team
Emily McKenzie, PhD
Project Director
Ashleigh Chiaf, MPH
Project Manager
Susette Moyers, PhD
Research Scientist
Community Liaison
Ty Gregson, MS, LMFT Candidate
Regional Program Specialist (OK)
Region 6 Partners
University of Arkansas Medical School
Meghan Breckling, PharmD, BCACP
Regional Program Specialist (AR)
Leah Tobey, PT, DPT, MBA
Regional Program Specialist (AR)
University of New Mexico
Cassandra Boness, PhD
Regional Program Specialist (NM)
Megan Kirouac, PhD
Regional Program Specialist (NM)
University of Texas Health
Adrienne Lindsey, MA, DBH
Regional Program Specialist (TX)
Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH
Regional Program Specialist (TX)
Julie Parish, MS, LCDC, CRC, PMP
Regional Program Specialist (TX)
Tulane University
David Seal, PhD, FAAHB
Regional Program Specialist (LA)
Regional Program Specialist (LA)