Public Health

Dr. McKenna is the Director of Accreditation and an Assistant Professor. He teaches evidence-based medicine, is a Capstone advisor and serves on numerous committees. He began his medical career as a US Navy Corpsman and later served as a PA in emergency medicine/urgent care prior to a 32-year career in the biopharmaceutical industry as a Medical Science Liaison or Director of Field Medical affairs for Merck & Co., Sanofi Genzyme, and Radius health. Therapeutic areas...

Dr. Aariyana Britton is a dedicated healthcare professional, researcher, and advocate from Sussex County, Virginia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Averett University (2020) and a Master of Science from Liberty University (2022), where she focused on public health and U.S. health policy. Most recently, she earned her Doctorate degree, further strengthening her expertise in understanding and addressing complex health challenges across diverse populations. Dr. Britton currently serves in the areas...