KENDRA A. AUCKER is the President and CEO of the Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, PA. Kendra's commitment to leadership through transparency, integrity, and communication has led Evangelical Community Hospital to increase employee engagement and patient experience scores, 5-star CMS status, community involvement, and the most transformational growth in its nearly 100 years. Under Aucker's direction, the $72 million bed tower private room expansion project was completed, and she led the organization through the pandemic and its efforts to care for the community. Ms. Aucker is a relentless advocate for the importance of rural healthcare to the communities served. In 2021, she was recognized with the Pennsylvania Rural Health Leader of the Year Award.