Teresa Coyan was appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson to Chair the Missouri Mental Health Commission. Teresa moved to the Springfield area in 2003 to attend Missouri State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with an emphasis in entrepreneurship (2005). Shortly after, she completed a MBA through Webster University. In 2008, Teresa began her career at CoxHealth and has had enjoyed several roles throughout her 13 years with the organization. Currently, serving as Vice President of Public Affairs, she is the liaison between CoxHealth and local, state, and federal elected officials, business leaders, and the Southwest Missouri Communities we serve. Teresa is also active in a variety of community organizations, which include serving as the Chair of the Legislative Policy Committee for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the United WE. Public Policy Coalition, board member for the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools, and board member for the Missouri Chamber. Recently, Teresa was appointed by Governor Parson to serve as a Commissioner for the Department of Mental Health. She was a graduate of Leadership Springfield (class 27) and previously served as a board member for the Board of Public Utilities and the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Teresa has been married for 15 years to her husband, Justin and they have two children, Connor (7) and Kinley (5).