Candace is the Program Manager for the Public Schools Program, (formerly STAR) at UAMS. She is a graduate of the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health where she received her master’s in Public Health. She is also an alumnus of Jackson State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. She has worked in the healthcare sector in the areas of administration, education, and research for nearly a decade. Candace enjoys dancing, volunteering, and spending time with her family. Candace is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, and resides in Alexander with her husband and son.

Dr. Ellis was born and raised in the small town of Holly Grove, Arkansas. He currently resides in North Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife, Dr. Jessica Ellis, and son Julien. Dr. Ellis has served in educational leadership capacities in both the military, private industry, and Higher Education arenas for more than two decades. He currently serves as faculty in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at UAMS and is the Director of Education for the Institute for Digital Health and Innovations.