Administrator
Jennifer has a dual Master's degree in Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development from Webster University. She served as the Director of the Maternal and Child Health Division of the Health Department for 12 years before transitioning to the Administrator position in February, 2022. She recently obtained her certification as a Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) and is certified to teach CPR, first aid, and blood-borne pathogens classes through the American Heart Association. Jennifer has lived in Harrison County for 27 years. She's married and has three adult children.
Director of Public Health Nursing
Alyssa Janes, BSN, RN
812-738-3237, extension 1019
ajanes@harrisoncounty.in.gov
Alyssa had been the director of the Nursing division since September, 2019. Previously, she worked in dialysis, and prior to that for two years was a nurse on the hematology/oncology unit at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She has pediatric experience in school nursing as well. Alyssa graduated from Spalding University in 2016 and received a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from Indiana University in 2025. Alyssa is a Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor through the American Heart Association, Certified Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). She's from Harrison County and currently makes her home here with her husband and young children.
Public Health Nurse
Anna Jones, BSN, RN
812-738-3237, extension 1020
ajones@harrisoncounty.in.gov
Anna is one of our Public Health Nurses. She came to the health department in October, 2016. For two years prior, she was a nurse at the Harrison County After Hours Care Clinic. She graduated from Galen College of Nursing in Louisville in 2013 and received her BSN from Western Governors in 2024. Anna is a Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor through the American Heart Association, an instructor for Stepping-On (falls prevention class), and a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS). She is a life-long Harrison County resident, and resides with her husband a two young children.
Administrative Assistant
Lela Monroe, CMA
812-738-3237, extension 1017
lmonroe@harrisoncounty.in.gov
Lela is the administrative assistant, scheduler, and medical assistant for the Nursing division. She became part of the team in August, 2022. She is a 2016 IVY Tech graduate, having studied medical assisting and medical office procedures, and in 2023 she became a certified medical assistant (CMA). She's lived in Harrison County her whole life, and currently lives with her husband and three children.
Maternal Child Health Director
Theresa has been an invaluable part of the health department since 2010. She worked in the Public Health Nursing Division for 12 years before becoming the director of the Maternal and Child Health Division in 2022. Theresa has worked in the medical profession since 1984 as a Certified Medical Assistant and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Bellarmine College/University. She lives here in Harrison County with her husband, and they have three grown children.
Administrative Assistant
ksonner@harrisoncounty.in.gov
Kayla joined the Harrison County Health Department in January, 2021 and is proud to serve in the Maternal Child Health Divison. She is a lifelong Harrison County Resident who grew up working in her family's local business, which sparked her love for community connections. Her healthcare journey began as a Certified Nursing Assistant and an ER Technician before graduating from nursing school in 2013 and earning her LPN from Ivy Tech Community College. In 2020, she became a Certified Professional Medical Coder. When she is not at work, you'll find her spending time with her husband and their two sons. She loves cooking, hiking, and just being outdoors.
Maternal Child Health Nurse
Allison has been a valuable member of the MCH Clinic since August, 2021. She graduated from Galen College of Nursing in 2019. Prior to coming to the health department, she worked for two years as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville. She is also a Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor through the American Heart Association as well as a Certified Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Allison lives here in Harrison County with her husband and young family.
Spanish Translator
Mandy Rhoads
812-738-3237, extension 1016
Mandy was raised in Texas. Her husband's family lived in Corydon, so they moved here, and she started working at the MCH Clinic in March, 2000. She loves her job as an interpreter, a much-needed service in this area and other parts of Indiana. She likes giving and helping people. Mandy says, "There is more happiness in giving than receiving. Right?"
Nurse Practitioner
Debi Dougherty
812-738-3237, option 2
Debi is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and has lived in the Corydon area since 1995. She obtained an Associate's Degree as a Medical Lab Technician and worked for the University of Louisville doing medical research until graduating from Bellarmine University with a Nursing Degree in 1985. She graduated from IU as a Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in 1995 and received her Master's of Science Nurse Practitioner in 2005. She obtained a second specialty certification as a Urology Nurse Practitioner that same year. She has practiced in a variety of settings as a dual certified Urology and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She worked as a Nurse Practitioner at the University of Louisville in their Urology department and fast track ER for about 10 years before practicing in Florida for several years. She lives in Harrison County with her husband and has 3 grown sons that still live in the area.
Environmental Health Director
Danny Schroeder, EHS
812-738-3237, extension 1018
dschroeder@harrisoncounty.in.gov
Danny has been with the health department since 1991. He was the only food inspector for nearly a decade, but since 2005, he heads up the environmental health division. He is adept at coming up with innovative solutions for problem sites. He also handles environmental complaints. Danny and his wife are life-long residents of Harrison County and have three grown children.
Septic Systems
Anthony Phillips, EHS
812-738-3237, extension 1012
anthonyp@harrisoncounty.in.gov
Anthony has been in the Environmental Health division since June, 2021. He mainly works with septic systems; studying soil surveys, performing site inspections and final inspections. For three years prior to coming to the health department, he was the manager of a group home for developmentally delayed youth. After living in and graduating from school in Floyd County, Anthony joined the US Army in 1999. While there he met and married his wife and together, they served in various locales around the country and the world. After her military retirement, they decided to settle in Harrison County where they live with their three children.
Chief Foods Inspector
Christa was born and raised in Harrison County. She graduated from IU Southeast in 2008 with a major in Environmental Geography and a minor in Geology. As Chief Food Specialist, she inspects all food establishments, as well as public pools and tattoo/microblading/eyelash extension facilities. She gained experience in all types of inspections when she previously worked for our health department from 2018 to 2021, and she's excited to be back with her original health department family, where she hopes to stay. Christa lives with her husband and two kids.
Preparedness Coordinator
Edgar joins us as a part-time Preparedness Coordinator. He has a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Kansas. He has over 30 years experience working in federal, state, and local government in roles at all levels of the organization. He recently retired from the U.S. Department of State after serving for 20 years as a Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat working on U.S. foreign policy objectives to assist with economic and business development, critical infrastructure investments, health care, agricultural trade with the U.S., as well as response to disasters or conflict during seven overseas assignments. He has served in developing nations in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. He and his wife served a combined five (one year) tours of duty, often embedded with the U.S. military in various countries. Married for 36 years, his wife is a North Harrison High School alumnus. His family has lived in New Mexico, Iowa, and Tennessee during their years of government service.
Vital Records Registrar, Accounting
bfleace@harrisoncounty.in.gov
Buffy has been with the health department since July, 2002. She graduated from IUS with a BS in Business in 1995. In addition to taking care of birth and death records, legal name changes, and paternity affidavits, she is also the bookkeeper for the health department, doing all of the accounting and money management. She's lived in Harrison County her entire life. She's married and has two grown children.