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Cempa Community Care Celebrates Black History Month

Cempa Community Care celebrates Black History Month and the unique diversity of our community by recognizing the impact of the leaders of yesterday, acknowledging the leaders of today, and encouraging the leaders of tomorrow. Through unity, compassion, excellence, integrity and empowerment Cempa is leading the charge to be the Champions for Your Cause! Beginning with a person-centered mission, and a holistic approach to improving health, we can inspire change in our community.

We’re excited to recognize Cempa staff members who have made an impact in the lives of others, including clients and other members of #TeamCempa. 

Learn more about those #TeamCempa members below!

We remember the contributions of Chris Ramsey who served as Cempa’s Minority Outreach Consultant. Chris was passionate about providing vital resources to those individuals we serve. In remembrance of him, we’re honored to debut the new logo for the Chris Ramsey Faith-Based Health Council, previously known as the Faith-Based Health & Wellness Council.

Cempa’s Community Health Specialist, Kia Ruffin is passionate about the work she does by empowering young women in our community. We’re excited to feature her this week as we continue to celebrate Black History Month and highlight the achievements of our staff!

Cempa Community Care Housing Specialist, Alfreda Hyatte believes doing work you’re passionate about is important to creating change in our community. She is an essential part of #TeamCempa’s Support Services department, working to help individuals find housing in our area.

You may have seen #TeamCempa members, Chris and Aisha on our billboards around town! They work closely together on our community outreach group, CempaACT and are passionate about providing quality care to our clients and brainstorming creative ways to provide engaging educational resources to our community.

Shauna Wooten is #TeamCempa’s Medical Billing Manager and works hard to provide resources for clients who may not have insurance or limited funds to pay for medical services. She is a vital part of our organization and believes that lending a helping hand to others makes our community stronger!

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Robert Morris

Robert Morris serves as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Cempa Community Care, where he drives organizational alignment, strategic execution, and a mission-driven culture. Since joining Cempa as a Senior Strategic Advisor in June 2025, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s future-ready structure, advancing leadership development, and guiding operational transformation. 

Robert brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, aerospace and defense, utilities, and nonprofit sectors. His career includes senior roles at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he served as Senior Strategic Advisor, Director of Communications Operations, and Senior Manager of Nuclear Materials, as well as Vice President of Program Management & Supply Chain at AAR Corporation. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for translating strategy into execution, leading large-scale transformations, and fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures. 

Deeply committed to service, Robert has dedicated his leadership beyond the workplace. He served as Chair of Cempa’s Board of Directors from 2019 to 2025, and has held leadership positions with the American Red Cross, Thrive Alabama, and the City of Huntsville’s Human Relations Commission. He is also a graduate of Leadership Chattanooga and currently serves as President-Elect of the Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association. 

Morris earned an Executive Bachelor of Business degree from Faulkner University and has completed executive leadership programs with the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. 

Guided by his personal why—to approach each day with empathy, curiosity, and purpose, cultivating a culture where genuine belonging fuels excellence and empowers everyone to thrive—Robert lives out the Cempa values as a compass for every decision, action, and interaction. Compassion means meeting people with empathy, seeing them fully as they are. Empowerment provides patients and staff with the tools to thrive and grow. Excellence pushes the organization to raise the bar every day. Integrity calls leaders to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. Unity reminds everyone that Cempa is strongest when it stands together. These values are not slogans—they are lived commitments to the community and to every person Robert encounters.