12 Graduate from PATH Program, Strengthening Local Healthcare Workforce
May 5, 2026Categories: News
Beaufort Memorial recognized 12 graduates of the PATH (“People Achieving Their Highest”) workforce development program on April 22 in Port Royal, as well as nine employees who recently earned national healthcare certifications.
Now in its 12th cohort, the PATH program continues to strengthen the local healthcare workforce by providing the opportunity for Beaufort Memorial employees to transition into in-demand clinical and support roles.
Participants receive scholarships, training and career guidance as they advance within the program and the organization.
Developed in response to healthcare staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program reflects the commitment at Beaufort Memorial to growing talent from within and expanding access to care in the Lowcountry.
“We thought, ‘How do we build a workforce that responds to this growing need in healthcare?’” said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley. “What better way for us to serve our community – not only serving our patients, but by giving our employees an opportunity to grow in their ability to improve the lives of those patients.”
Cohort 12 PATH Program Graduates
Clinical Medical Assistants (CMA) |
Patient Care Technicians (PCT) |
Surgical Technicians |
Central Sterile Processor (CSP) |
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![Zyaire Gordon, CMA and Russell Baxley]()
Zyaire Gordon, CMA
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![Shanya Moultrie, CMA and Russell Baxley.]()
Shanya Moultrie, CMA
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![Krystal Reid, CMA and Russell Baxley]()
Krystal Reid, CMA
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![Shetara Rhodan, CMA and Russell Baxley]()
Shetara Rhodan, CMA
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![Alan Culbertson, PCT and Russell Baxley]()
Alan Culbertson, PCT
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![Agripinah Oporia, PCT and Russell Baxley]()
Agripinah Oporia, PCT
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![Cherokee Welch, PCT and Russell Baxley]()
Cherokee Welch, PCT
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![Tenisha Barker, TS-C and Russell Baxley]()
Tenisha Barker, TS-C
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![Vashti Bolden and Russell Baxley]()
Vashti Bolden, Surgical Technician
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![Devante Singleton, TS-C and Russell Baxley]()
Devante Singleton, TS-C
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![Angelisa Smith, CSP and Russell Baxley]()
Angelisa Smith, CSP
Newly Certified Healthcare Professionals
The following Beaufort Memorial team members were pinned for earning national certifications:
- Tenisha Barker, TS-C
- Devante Singleton, TS-C
- Tonya Coaxum, CCMA
- Tiffany Grober, CCMA
- Kayla Jones, CCMA
- Tyianna McKoy, CCMA
- Edwina Register, CCMA
- Grace Wright, CCMA
- Evelin Leija, CPCT
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![Tenisha Barker, TS-C receives her national certification pin from Mary Beth Smearman, RN.]()
Tenisha Barker, TS-C
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![Devante Singleton, TS-C receives his national certification pin from Mary Beth Smearman, RN.]()
Devante Singleton, TS-C
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![Tonya Coaxum, CCMA receives her national certification pin from MaryAnn McNamara]()
Tonya Coaxum, CCMA
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![Tiffany Grober, CCMA receives her national certification pin from MaryAnn McNamara]()
Tiffany Grober, CCMA
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![Kayla Jones, CCMA receives her national certification pin from MaryAnn McNamara.]()
Kayla Jones, CCMA
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![Tyianna McKoy, CCMA receives her national certification pin from MaryAnn McNamara.]()
Tyianna McKoy, CCMA
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![Edwina Register, CCMA receives her national certification pin from MaryAnn McNamara.]()
Edwina Register, CCMA
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![Grace Wright, CCMA receives her national certification pin from MaryAnn McNamara.]()
Grace Wright, CCMA
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![Evelin Leija, CPCT receives her national certification pin from MaryAnn McNamara.]()
Evelin Leija, CPCT
Continuing Pathways in Healthcare
Also recognized at the ceremony was David Purser, who is on track to complete an external nursing program at Technical College of the Lowcountry. Purser entered the PATH program as a wellness coach at LifeFit Wellness Center and is working toward a career in nursing.
Seven Beaufort Memorial employees signed up to be a part of Cohort 13 of the program during the ceremony, in internal tracts that include CMA, PCT, surgical and endoscopy technicians.
“Don’t let it stop here,” Baxley said. “The PATH program doesn’t tell you when to stop; whenever you want to get on or off, it’s your choice. It’s our job to make it easy for you by providing the support and resources you need to grow where your feet are planted.”
Learn more about career growth through the Beaufort Memorial PATH program or explore open positions.