Maya Pack

Executive Director, South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health. All opinions are mine alone.

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The IMPH team recently gathered at the State House to film our upcoming commemorative video celebrating 15 years of informing health policy in South Carolina.

Thank you to our two legislative board members Senator @sentomdavissc and Representative @chandradillard for sharing their insights on IMPH’s impact and value. We’re proud of the work accomplished and excited for what’s ahead.

[Maya Pack @mayahpack]

What an honor to be recognized in this way!

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Yesterday, the IMPH team was recognized at the State House by our two legislative board members, Senator @SenTomDavisSC and Representative @chandradillard. IMPH was presented a resolution to commemorate 15 years of service and our commitment to informing health policy here in South Carolina.

[Maya Pack @mayahpack]

Thank you @SenTomDavisSC for your service on our Board and support of IMPH!

[Tom Davis @SenTomDavisSC]

With my fellow South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health board members earlier today on the north steps of the State House. Moments earlier the South Carolina Senate presented IMPH with a resolution recognizing its efforts to improve access to quality healthcare.

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South Carolina is investing nearly $8M in a mobile maternity clinic serving rural communities, a major step forward for maternal health.

IMPH’s 2025 taskforce findings call for expanding access through mobile maternal and infant health services.

We look forward to the impact.

Read more here: https://t.co/NOOM0vUxLi

[Maya Pack @mayahpack]

@HarrisPastides Congratulations 🎉!

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What an amazing team we have!

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The IMPH team stepped out of the office and into the wild this week with a visit to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. Taking time to pause, recharge, and connect with one another helps us return to our work with fresh energy and renewed purpose.

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Last Thursday, IMPH convened the inaugural meeting of the Foundations for Success Taskforce. Following opening remarks from Taskforce Chair Michael Leach, members heard from the @EducationSC on the current landscape of early childhood education,

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engaged in a panel discussion regarding early care and education, and began developing recommendations. Thank you to our taskforce members, presenters, and panelists for making this first meeting a success. We look forward to continuing this important work together!

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IMPH is hiring a Project and Communications Coordinator to help drive our strategic communications and support health policy initiatives. This role is a chance to blend creativity, collaboration, and mission‑driven work to advance evidence‑based health policy.

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Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and social media/public relations writing sample(s) to IMPH Senior Director of Operations, Yair Centeno at [email protected]. For more information visit our website: https://t.co/45a7NvPPlU

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IMPH is convening the Foundations for Success Taskforce, a statewide action planning process led by Taskforce Chair and former South Carolina Department of Social Services Director Michael Leach, MMFT.

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Experts from across the state will work collaboratively to develop an action plan to reduce suspensions and expulsions among the state’s earliest learners; students enrolled in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. For more information visit: https://t.co/NI9ADoQGY3

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IMPH is pleased to announce our new Board Officers! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Shawn Stinson as Board Chair, Mr. Clarence Sevillian as Vice Chair, and Mr. Robert Hughes as Treasurer.

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We are deeply grateful for their leadership, service, and dedication to our mission. We look forward to working together to continue advancing IMPH’s work and impact across South Carolina!

[Maya Pack @mayahpack]

@collins_neal Congratulations and thank you for an inspiring message Tuesday night. Keep up the great work!

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This week IMPH hosted the 2025-2026 Health Policy Fellows for the third and final session of the program. During this session, subject matter experts and IMPH staff provided technical assistance to legislators on two topics with policy opportunities: food security and

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addressing the behavioral health crisis through the peer workforce. Congratulations to the legislators who completed the program and thank you to all of the subject matter experts who presented or participated in panels for making this another successful program!

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IMPH is thrilled to celebrate the promotion of our talented Research Associate, Taryn Farrell, to Research & Policy Manager! Since joining our team, Taryn has consistently brought exceptional insight, dedication, and curiosity to every project.

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IMPH will be closed beginning tomorrow, December 23 so our team can rest, rejuvinate, and spend time with family. We will be back on January 2.

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On November 20th, IMPH brought together food systems experts from across the state for a SC Roadmap policy think tank session at @SCHospitals. These conversations are key to informing policymakers on the nonmedical drivers of health and we’re excited for what comes next!