About Us

Lead Clinical Nurse

Lauren is originally from East Tennessee. She moved to Murfreesboro for college in 2003 and loved it so much she now calls it her hometown. After a 10 year stint as a career student, she was called to a career as a nurse. She graduated with her associates in nursing at Nashville State Community College and her RN from Daymar College in Owensboro, KY. A true philomath (a lover of learning), Lauren is always seeking out new knowledge through research and experience. When she has some free time, she enjoys discovering all that Middle Tennessee has to offer with her wife, Selena, two beagles, Franklin and Daisy, and kitty Scarlett.

Lead Administrative Nurse

Megan attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduated from Cumberland University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has over five years of experience in a hospital setting and over four years in the dermatology and aesthetics setting.

Megan lives in Murfreesboro with her husband and two daughters. When not working, she enjoys family time outdoors, shopping and traveling. She is a Knoxville native and a huge fan of Tennessee and Titans football.

Dermatology Nurse

Cara is a native of Middle Tennessee and has been a nurse since 2011. She attended Belmont University where she received a bachelors of science in nursing. She has worked in several areas of nursing but has found her home in Dermatology.

When she isn’t working, she loves spending time with her husband, children and her two doggies Brodie and Briggs. She also enjoys visiting local coffee shops, working out, bargain hunting and spending time with her family.

Dermatology Nurse

Olivia is a native Middle Tennessee resident. She attended the University of Tennessee with a degree in Forensic Anthropology. She, ultimately, decided that nursing was her passion and attended the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, becoming an LPN, then Motlow State Community College for her RN. She has been working in dermatology for five years, and has previous experience as a psych nurse.

When not working, Olivia stays busy with her husband, children, and two Dalmatians. She enjoys all things Tennessee football and spending time outdoors with her family.

Mohs Histotechnologist

Scott-sama is a 34 year old American Otaku (Anime fan for you gaijins). He spends most of his days perfecting his art by drawing Anime and Manga on his tablet.

When he's not cutting tissue in the lab, he can be found home training with his katana -- It's a superior weapon that can cut clean through steel because it is folded over a thousand times, and is vastly superior to any other weapon on earth. He earned his sword license two years ago, and has been getting better every day. His dream is to someday move to Japan and attend a prestigious High School to learn more about the country's magnificent culture. He hopes to become an animator for Studio Ghibli or become a game designer!

Dermatology Nurse

Lakiesha is a middle Tennessee native. She graduated with a B.S. degree in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University in 2010 before life decided she needed to go into health care. She want back to school becoming a registered medical assistant working in primary care, OB/GYN, cardiology and to her home in dermatology. She will graduate from Cumberland University with her BSN in December 2022. During her few free hours of free time, Lakiesha likes spending her time with her family, boyfriend, animals, and yelling Roll Tide during college football season.

Dermatology Medical Assistant

Jacqueline is from the middle Tennessee area and has been a Certified Medical Assistant since 2015. Much of her experience comes from Gastrointestinal as well as primary care, and Pediatric offices. She considers herself a “Jack(ie) of the trade” and is a mother of three girls. She enjoys spending time with her family and doing activities such as gardening, children sport activities, attending festivals, and trying new foods. Jackie hopes to further her education in the medical field and aspires to be an RN. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, which allows her to provide specific care and communicate with a vast group of patients. She has found her home here in Dermatology and enjoys the constant learning.

Dermatology Nurse

Kelsey has lived in middle TN her whole life. Currently she lives in the small town of Culleoka, TN. She has always had a passion for caring for others and has been a nurse for over 10 years now. Kelsey graduated from Tennessee College of Applied Technology. She has worked in a variety of settings over the years. She started her career in pediatrics doing private duty skilled nursing and is really excited to now be a part of the Dermatology world.

When not working she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. She loves a good cup of coffee or tea. Kelsey likes to do a variety of crafts. She tends to spend most of her free time outdoors, and especially enjoys going to the TN river or to the beach with family and friends (wearing sunscreen of course).

Front Desk Administrator

Bre is originally from Northwest Ohio. She moved to Nashville in 2017 after she graduated college to serve as an intern in Children’s Ministry. After serving as an intern she knew she wanted to find ways to serve people outside the church. That is when she got involved in administration work later working as a receptionist .

She’s a lover of coffee, music and plants. She spends most of her time with her family and two dogs. Bre loves exploring Nashville and attending concerts.

Front Desk Administrator

Jenn is originally from Napa CA and moved here in May of 2020. She enjoyed Tennessee so much that she decided to stay. With many years of experience in the administrative field as well as a degree in medical assisting Jenn has found her home in dermatology. When she isn’t working Jenn enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, shopping and visiting her family in CA.

Dermatology Receptionist

Rachel was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. With a passion for helping others she has many years experience in the Customer Service field as well as several years in Medical Administration.

Rachel spends her free time with her husband, Scott, her son, Noah and two cats, Jack & Jill. She loves reading, music, watching TV with family, and cheering for the TN Titans & Memphis Grizzlies.

Aesthetician

Hannah is a Licensed Medical Aesthetician. She graduated from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Aesthetics Program and began her Aesthetics journey in the salon atmosphere, but soon discovered her passion was in corrective skin care. She holds many certifications in advanced aesthetics; however, her specialties include Targeted skin care routines, Medical-Grade Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, and RadioFrequency Microneedling. Hannah is originally from North Mississippi, but now resides in Middle Tennessee with her three dogs: Hank, Prince and Winnie. When away from her job, Hannah enjoys spending time with her friends, binge watching crime shows, and going to concerts! Her job is her passion and walking alongside her clients while on the journey to the skin of their dreams is the most rewarding part. She is so happy to have found her home at HVD!

Healthcare Virtual Assistant

Rhea is from the Philippines and has been with Harpeth Valley since 2021. Before working with Dermatology she worked as a Customer Service Team Lead with a Healthcare Insurance in her country. In her free time you will see her on headphones rocking to alternative rock music, and binge watching Animes (Sugoi), and Kdramas (Hwaiting). She enjoys spending time with her husband, and 2 little boys. She love going on fun hiking trips and exploring different beaches with families and friends.

Dermatology MA/ Aesthetician

Healthcare Virtual Assistant

Villa is a virtual assistant from the Philippines. She completed a Two-Year Nursing Aide course and later pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Communication. With years of experience in the US healthcare industry, she adeptly applies her knowledge to provide optimal virtual assistance.

During her leisure time, when she isn't occupied with work, church ministry or tending to her pets, Villa finds great pleasure in exploring new destinations and immersing herself in different cultures. She embraces the opportunity to try new cuisines and create lasting memories through her travel experiences.

Dermatology Medical Assistant

Rozan was born and raised in Gadsden, AL. She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham and graduated in 2018 with her Bachelor and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Neuroscience. From a young age, she was introduced to medicine and is exceedingly fascinated and invested in science and innovation. She has volunteered and worked in the healthcare industry for over 7 years. Previously she has worked as a Patient Care technician in the Trauma Burn Unit, Psychiatric Unit, and CVS Pharmacy.

Outside of her interest in science, she intends to integrate her newfound interest of fashion into her life. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, and spending time with her family and friends. Lately, she has been dedicated in learning about new cultures!

Dermatology Medical Assistant

I was born & raised in Lawerence County and I am a 2015 graduate of Lawrence County High School...Go Cats! I have worked in customer service before joining the medical field. I began my journey in dermatology in 2022, and have loved it since day one. I love working with medical and surgical dermatology patients, but cosmetics are fun too! I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, spoiling my nieces and nephews, and of course watching Tennessee Vols football! I am so thankful to be apart of the HVD family.