Amber Hester is a chief executive officer, overseeing operations for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. Before assuming her current role in mid-2021, she served as the chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Gulfport since March 2017. Hester also has experience as the chief executive officer of two long term acute care hospitals in the Boston market. She started her career with Encompass Health working in various accounting and leadership roles at the home office in Birmingham, Ala. from 2005 – 2012. She attended Auburn University and studied marketing and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration with an accounting concentration.

Dr. Cooper is a native of Durham, North Carolina and has been with Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry since its opening in 2021. He obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from PCOM Georgia and completed his residency at East Carolina University. He is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. He has special interest in stroke rehabilitation and specializes in the management of occupational injuries, orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, spinal disorders, strokes, amputations, sports-related injuries and pain disorders.

Fajr Hassan received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Tallahassee, Florida. She went on to serve as a pharmacy practice and research fellow specializing in diabetes management in the primary care setting. Subsequently, she obtained board certification in advanced diabetes management, serving community members with diabetes and chronic comorbidities. Prior to transferring to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry in mid-2021, Dr. Hassan worked at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee since 2015. There, she created and cultivated the weekly diabetes self-management education curriculum for inpatients and their families. Her passion is helping redefine the roles and contributions of pharmacists in inpatient settings. She also serves as a member of FAMU College of Pharmacy’s Clinical Faculty where she educates Doctor of Pharmacy candidates in chronic disease management both in the classroom and on clinical rotations.

Olympia joined Encompass Health in November 2022 as the hospital clinical educator and progressed to the director of quality and risk in May 2024. She brings with her over nine years of nursing experience in progressive leadership positions. Having grown up in Tacoma, Washington, she holds an associate’s degree in nursing from Highline College in Des Moines, Washington. In addition to her role at Encompass Health, Olympia serves as the chapter president and is a founding member of the Georgia Association of Rehabilatation Nurses.

Susan has more than 20 years of nursing leadership experience. She most recently spent time at Emory University Midtown in the role of specialty director, critical care, cardiac and renal service lines. She has also held positions as director of inpatient services, system director and director of emergency services. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Georgetown University, a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and is currently working to finish her doctor of nursing practice from UAB as well.

Victoria brings 15 years of experience in human resource experience to Encompass Health. She began her HR path in 2007 with an acute care hospital system in the Ohio Valley working her way up to director level on the executive leadership team. Prior to HR, she worked as a trainer in customer service and then at the university level with planning campus activities and developing student leaders. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations from West Liberty University. She is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) and Atlanta SHRM Chapter.

Danica serves as the director of case management at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of extensive medical experience. Danica’s experience as a social worker includes foster care, medical social work, neurology/neurosurgery, psychiatry and behavioral health. She has worked across several major hospital systems such as Emory, Wellstar, Piedmont and Children’s National where she has gained a wealth of knowledge on all things case management. Danica is currently a doctoral student at Howard University. She attended Florida Atlantic University where she received her bachelor's degree in social work followed by her master's degree at Clark Atlanta University.

Donovan serves as the area controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan. He brings more than 15 years of accounting and healthcare finance experience to the team. Throughout his career, he has focused on implementing industry best practices to build people, processes and systems. He has experience in medical group management, home health and hospice and critical access hospitals, as well as implementing information systems. Donovan is a thoughtful and inclusive leader who believes in building relationships while developing a clear strategy to achieve operational goals. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Georgia Southern University.

Leslie brings over twenty years of HVAC, project management and maintenance experience to Encompass Health. He has implemented preventative maintenance programs for a variety of companies both at home and abroad while serving as a primary project manager ensuring the programs’ success. He received his HVAC training at All-State Career School in Essington, Pennsylvania and holds both a bachelor's degree in organization management and nursing from Eastern University. His diverse educational background and versatile disposition make him uniquely equipped to ensure success in facilities management in the healthcare setting. Leslie sincerely believes that excellence is achieved by adopting a detail-oriented approach and embracing a positive attitude.

Maurice serves as the director of therapy operations at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. He is a licensed physical therapist with over 18 years of experience in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting. Prior to transferring to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry, Maurice had served as therapy team lead at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan since 2014. He is a firm believer that an interdisciplinary, team-based approach to rehabilitation is key to helping patients have great functional outcomes and return to the community. Maurice earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jessica brings more than 12 years of healthcare business development, marketing and strategic planning experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry, where she serves as business development director. She has a demonstrated history of success in progressive leadership roles within the inpatient hospital setting, including both medical/surgical and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Jessica earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Mercer University and has been a licensed practical nurse since 2010.