Benchmarks of Success: A look at major career changes in the area

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Kimberly Elliott, DO, joins Flagler Health+ Primary Care

Dr. Kimberly Elliott, a board-certified family medicine physician, has joined Flagler Health+’s rapidly growing network of primary care providers. She is now scheduling appointments for new patients at the Flagler Health+ Primary Care office at Whetstone Place, 201 Health Park Place, Suite 215 on the campus of Flagler Hospital.

Elliott joins the Flagler Health+ team after working as a primary care geriatric and family medicine physician for Providence Medical Group in Lacey, Washington. She also served as specialty clinic lead there since 2019.

“Dr. Elliott is an important addition to our team here at Flagler Health+ as we expand our primary care practice at Whetstone Place,” said Dr. David Rice, chief physician executive. “Her experience in family medicine and background of community care will be of great benefit to our community here in St. Johns County.”

Elliott has experience in geriatric medicine, management of endocrine disorders and obesity, women’s health and preventative care including cancer and genetic screening. She also has special interests in dermatological procedures for skin cancer, anti-aging medicine and nutrition.

She will see patients 18 years and older.

For further information, go to flaglerhealth.org/whetstoneplace or call 904-824-3777.

Symphony CEO’s contract extended

The Jacksonville Symphony has announced that Steven Libman, president and CEO, and the Board of Directors have agreed to extend his contract through June 30, 2028.

Libman has served as president and CEO since January 2020 and has made strides in cementing the symphony as one of Northeast Florida’s most important cultural institutions.

"The board is thrilled that Steven has agreed to extend his leadership role with the Jacksonville Symphony,” said Donald Baldwin, chair of the Jacksonville Symphony’s Board of Directors. “Over the last few years, Steven has formed strong relationships with the administrative team as well as with our music director, Courtney Lewis, to help lead every aspect of the organization with excellence. The stability of having Steven serve as president and CEO for the coming years is vital to achieving our mission of serving the community with positive growth and enhancement in the arts and culture."

Libman is nationally recognized for developing an entrepreneurial and creative approach to strategic planning, fundraising, programming, branding, marketing initiatives, institutional growth and problem solving. Previously, Libman has served as the chief advancement officer for the Atlanta Ballet, president and CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts located in Indiana, managing director of the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse and managing director of the Pittsburgh Ballet.

— Compiled by Shaun Ryan