Tierney Beebe, DHA, MBA, RHIA, CCS, is an instructor in the Health Information Management (HIM) and Health Services Administration (HSA) programs at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1999, a Master of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Healthcare from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2014 and her Doctor of Health Administration degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in May 2024, where her research involved interprofessional education. She received her Certified Coding Specialist certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in 2018. Dr. Beebe has been an AHIMA Certified ICD-10 CM and PCS Train the Trainer since 2020. Prior to returning to UL Lafayette as an instructor in 2019, she was the Vice President of Business Operations for a physician group practice, ambulatory surgery center and anesthesia group for 20 years. Dr. Beebe is actively involved in AHIMA, currently serving in the elected position of Commissioner on the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management. She is also active in the Louisiana Health Information Management Association, the state component association, where she serves as the Nominations and Elections Chair.

Traci Brochard, MBA, RHIA, CPC, is an instructor in the Health Information Management (HIM) program at the University of Louisiana Lafayette.  She is actively pursuing her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership in Higher Education. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management in 2006 and a Master of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Healthcare Administration in 2012, both from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  She earned her Certified Professional Coder certification from AAPC in 2008. Before returning to UL Lafayette as an instructor in 2021, she was employed by SCP Health for nearly 15 years. Mrs. Brochard brings expertise in coding, CDI, reimbursement and revenue cycle management.  She has been an active member of the American Health Information Management Association and the Louisiana Health Information Management Association for 20 years, as well as the American Academy of Professional Coders, serving in numerous volunteer roles.

Anita C. Hazelwood, EdD, RHIA, FAHIMA, is a professor and Health Sciences Department Head in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Hazelwood is the recipient of the Lafayette General Medical Center/BORSF Professorship in Health Sciences. She was awarded the Ray P. Authement Outstanding Teacher award in 2006 and has served the university for almost 50 years. Hazelwood has written numerous articles, co-authored several textbooks and authored chapters in several HIM textbooks. Hazelwood was the recipient of AHIMA’s Legacy Award in 2003. On a professional level, Hazelwood is a member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and has served on various committees and boards. Hazelwood is currently serving on CAHIIM’s Board of Directors. Her numerous accolades include the Louisiana Health Information Management Association’s (LHIMA) Outstanding Volunteer Award, the LHIMA Career Achievement Award, the LHIMA Distinguished Member Award, the Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women’s Excellence Award and the Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology from the International Conference on College Learning and Teaching. She earned her Doctoral degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, her MLS from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.