Sarah J. Rhoads, PhD, DNP is a telemedicine/telehealth researcher and educator, emphasizing the human impact of technologies on health care provider roles and patient centered care. Dr. Rhoads has coordinated distance education and research initiatives through connected health/telemedicine to rural providers and nurses alike. Dr. Rhoads has expertise in patient-centered care and educational materials as well as performance improvement continuing education. She has been the primary investigator on multiple grants related to telehealth and maternal health care. Several of Dr. Rhoads’ research and project grants have focused on the Mississippi River Delta region of the United States. Dr. Rhoads has a passion for improving maternal, neonatal, and pediatric care in rural areas.