Dr. Jessica Coker

UAMS

Dr. Jessica Coker is an Associate Professor at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) within the Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She currently serves as the medical director of the Women’s Inpatient Unit, co-director of the Women’s Mental Health Program and chair of the Opioid Stewardship Committee at UAMS. Her training and interests have focused on psychiatric disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She has been awarded multiple grants focusing on substance use disorders during the perinatal period, most recently working as a co-investigator on the Healthy Brain and Child Development Study in partnership with NIH. As medical director of the Women’s Inpatient Unit at UAMS’ Psychiatric Research Institute, she provides acute care to women with neuropsychiatric illnesses, and is an awarded educator of residents and medical students that rotate on the unit. Dr. Coker works closely with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Institute on Digital Health and Innovation to provide consultation services with UAMS and throughout the State. She was voted by her peers as a Little Rock Top Doc in Soirée Magazine in 2022. Dr. Coker is dedicated to improving the psychiatric treatment of women across Arkansas by advocating for increased access to treatment, removing barriers to treatment for pregnant and postpartum women, and providing evidenced based care. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and traveling especially with her husband and 7-year-old daughter, Evelyn.

Dr. Lee Ann Jolly

Jolly Bodies

Dr. Lee Ann Jolly is the founder of Jolly Bodies, Little Rock’s newest fitness studio whose mission is to help people live healthier, happier lives through fun, science-backed workouts. Lee Ann holds a doctorate in molecular physiology and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer. After identifying a great need for increasing consumer knowledge regarding the health and fitness industry, Lee Ann became deeply focused on educating and empowering the people in her community with information that supports sustainable health and fitness lifestyles. She combined her formal education and training in physiology with her experience in fitness programming design to launch Jolly Bodies out of her garage with her business partner/husband, Burke, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jolly Bodies quickly became known for its holistic approach to working out, colorful and immersive vibes, and the education behind it. In January of 2024, Jolly Bodies expanded into a 10,000 square foot fitness wonderland, where it hosts 50 group fitness classes per week. Lee Ann and Burke are excited to finally have plenty of space for everyone to get stronger together. For the past 20 years, Lee Ann has been designing strength and conditioning training plans backed by peer-reviewed scientific research for clients seeking to gain muscle, improve cardiovascular performance, and feel better about life. Jolly Bodies is proud to have received Soiree’s Platinum Service Award in 2023 and 2024. When she isn’t working, she and her husband Burke are either 1) planning their next trip to Disney World, 2) eating or 3) sleeping.

Dr. Kalena Jones

Baptist Health

Kalena Jones, DHSc, recently joined Baptist Health as System Director of the newly named Baptist Health Connected Access Network. As part of a statewide initiative to reduce maternal and infant mortality, Baptist Health is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Human Services through the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME) Life360 program, a health program that focuses on improving the lives of three at-risk populations: High-risk pregnant and new moms, and babies; Arkansans living in rural communities facing mental health and substance use disorders; and Young adults that are at greatest risk for poor health outcomes. Dr. Jones comes to the role with an extensive career in health care, including most recently as a regional group administrator at DaVita overseeing the operations and clinical performance of multiple dialysis facilities. Prior to DaVita, she served a five-year stint with Baptist Health, leading organizational development initiatives focused on employee experience and leadership development. Dr. Jones, an Arkansas native, is a product of both LIttle Rock's private and public schools, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and has a Doctorate in Health Sciences from A.T. Still University College of Graduate Health Studies in Kirksville, Missouri. She and her husband, Cory, have three children- Karis, Carter, and Kori and a dog- Koffee Bean. In her free time, Jones enjoys being outdoors, crafting and listening to any genre of music.

Dr. Yara Robertson

CARTI

Yara V. Robertson, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the medical director of surgery at CARTI, a not-for-profit multidisciplinary cancer care provider with 18 locations across Arkansas. She serves patients at CARTI’s flagship campus in Little Rock, which includes a dedicated on-site cancer surgery center, and at the CARTI Cancer Center in Pine Bluff. She completed her residency in general surgery and fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She graduated from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Robertson is passionate about eliminating disparities and expanding access to comprehensive breast care. She is actively involved in global breast cancer awareness and education organizations. She serves as a medical advisor for the Not Putting on a Shirt and Learn Look Locate. She serves on the board of directors for The Tigerlily Foundation, the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and the Pulaski County Medical Association.  She is the former vice chair of Sisters by Choice. A five-year kidney cancer survivor, she tirelessly advocates for patient-centered care and informed, shared decision-making.

Dr. Sabrina Starling

Tap the Potential

Dr. Sabrina Starling is changing the story of entrepreneurship from one of long hours and grinding it out, to that of sustainably profitable businesses that support and enhance life. A resident of Little Rock, Dr. Sabrina's work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, and Thrive Global. She is the founder of www.tapthepotential.com and host of the Profit by Design Podcast, globally ranked in the top 5% of most popular shows by Listen Notes. Listed in The Daily Hustle's Top 50 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2022, Dr. Sabrina is on a mission to send 10,000 entrepreneurs on a 4 Week Vacation® in 10 years.

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