RJ Brooks directs the day-to-day functions of Lake Country Medical Group. RJ coordinates with a care team to provide patients with a smooth, hassle-free experience. RJ has over 10 years of experience in durable medical equipment. His passion is facilitating an environment where patients can enjoy excellent health care with convenience and comfort.

Alexis joined Lake Country Medical Group in May 2024 as a Medical Scribe and Clinical Research Assistant. In this role, she collaborated closely with Dr. Chronos and the research team on the CORDIO clinical trial, contributing to daily operations and data collection efforts. Over the past year, she has remained actively engaged in both clinical scribing and ongoing research projects. As her passion for healthcare and leadership deepened, Alexis accepted the position of Executive Director of the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative. Growing up in a rural community instilled in her a strong commitment to improving healthcare education and access in underserved areas. She is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission and building on the foundation laid by her predecessors. Alexis is currently a fourth-year Biomedical Physiology student at the University of Georgia and plans to pursue a career in medicine after graduation.

Dung Ton is the currently the assistant internship director for Lake Country Medical Group (LCMG). With past experience working with organizations like the Red Cross and the UGA Health center to serve different underserved communities and minorities, it has led him to begin his journey here at Lake Country Medical Group as a scribe starting Spring 2025 and now as assistant intern director as well as a researcher for the clinic. He is also currently a pre-med student at the University of Georgia, studying Biomedical Physiology, and is passionate about improving health literacy in underserved communities, and plans to attend medical school after graduating with a dream to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. 

Fareena Hisamuddin began her journey as an intern at Lake Country Medical Group in the Spring of 2025. Her experience at the clinic and interacting with local communities inspired her to join the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative with a strong interest in initiating and developing research projects to address healthcare disparities in rural and underserved populations. Fareena is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia with plans to attend medical school next year, where she hopes to continue pursuing research and her passion for service.

Elle Eisele is a third-year Biomedical Physiology major on the pre-medicine track at the University of Georgia. She was first introduced to rural healthcare through Lake Country Medical Group’s nonprofit club at UGA, where she quickly developed an interest in helping close the gap between urban and rural health access. Through attending screening clinics, volunteer events, and club meetings, her passion for rural health has continued to grow. Elle now serves as the leader of the Athens Academy Ambassador Program, mentoring students as they explore careers in healthcare. This is her second semester as an intern with Lake Country Medical Group, where she is eager to continue building her experience and deepening her involvement with both the clinic and the nonprofit organization.

Mallory Bates is a senior exercise science major at Georgia College & State University with a concentration in pre physician assistant studies. She has been a part of Lake Country Medical Group for 5 months now and is currently a scribe for Kim Warcnock NP- Internal and Teen medicine at the office. Some fields she is currently interested in pursuing are pediatric cardiology and OB-GYN.

Josiah Celestin began working at Lake Country Medical Group as a medical scribe in Spring 2025. As a fourth-year public health major at the University of Georgia, Josiah is particularly interested in cardiology research and is committed to contributing meaningfully to the work of our nonprofit. With a strong passion for Rural Health, he seeks to better understand the healthcare disparities faced by underserved communities and aims to apply this knowledge in his future career as a physician. He currently serves as Co-Director of the Ambassadors Program, where he leads efforts to increase engagement and health education promotion in Rural Schools across Georgia.

Alexis joined Lake Country Medical Group in May 2024 as a Medical Scribe and Clinical Research Assistant. In this role, she collaborated closely with Dr. Chronos and the research team on the CORDIO clinical trial, contributing to daily operations and data collection efforts. Over the past year, she has remained actively engaged in both clinical scribing and ongoing research projects. As her passion for healthcare and leadership deepened, Alexis accepted the position of Executive Director of the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative. Growing up in a rural community instilled in her a strong commitment to improving healthcare education and access in underserved areas. She is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission and building on the foundation laid by her predecessors. Alexis is currently a fourth-year Biomedical Physiology student at the University of Georgia and plans to pursue a career in medicine after graduation.

Chandler Baudin began her time at Lake Country Medical Group in January of 2025 as a medical scribe intern, where she has gained valuable clinical experience and deepened her understanding of patient care. She is currently preparing to enter her senior year at the University of Georgia, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. Driven by a long-standing commitment to serving underserved communities, Chandler has taken on the role of Vice President of Screening Clinics, helping to expand access to essential healthcare services. Following graduation, she plans to continue her journey in medicine by attending Physician Assistant (PA) school and furthering her impact in the field of healthcare.

Henry Smith is a 3rd year student studying Biomedical Physiology at the University of Georgia. His passion for rural health led him to the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative through its UGA club. Seeing the real-world impact of the nonprofit’s efforts through the student club inspired him to take on a more active role in advancing its mission.

After graduation, he plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in Family Medicine and Health Policy, with the long-term goal of practicing in a rural area and building lasting relationships with the people he serves.