Sue is a 1984 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Nursing and earned a BSS from Ohio University. She has provided services for children and families at OU-HCOM Community Health Programs since 2001. She enjoys being able “to design programs that fit the changing needs of the community’s children.” Sue has been the recipient of the Athens County Mental Health Advocate of the Year award and the OU-HCOM CHP Recognition Award. She developed the Family Navigator Program, designed to assist families in navigating multiple health care systems and enable children with developmental and behavioral health challenges to receive needed services. “The navigator program receives support from multiple grants but the goal is always the same – advocating for children and families and providing access to early intervention and treatment services for children . By listening to parents’ concerns and offering culturally appropriate education, information and ongoing advocacy and support, I believe we can overcome barriers and open the door to quality services for children and families in our community. Sue Meeks, RN,C, Manager, Family Navigator Programs