Executive Director, Coalition of Health Services, Inc.

Susan Bailey, MSN, FNP-C, is a dynamic healthcare leader, entrepreneur, and advocate dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare across the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. As the Executive Director of the Coalition of Health Services, Inc., she oversees vital programs, including Gateway to Healthcare Careers, Texas Family Planning, Texas Primary Care, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Uniting Parents, all designed to bridge healthcare gaps for rural and medically underserved populations.

A staunch advocate for rural health equity, Susan has been at the forefront of initiatives tackling maternal-fetal health disparities, healthcare access for the homeless, and primary care for HIV-positive women in the region. Her leadership is widely recognized across the medical community, where she is known for her unwavering commitment to both patient advocacy and healthcare workforce development.

Beyond her role at the Coalition, Susan is an accomplished entrepreneur who owns and operates multiple businesses, including, PYRLess Group LLC dba I’mPoweredHealth.com, Whether Reports LLC dba Any Lab Test Now, PMS LLC, Salire Enterprises LLC, and Bent Fork Cattle Company LLC.

She also serves as a Nurse Practitioner at Amarillo I-40 First, specializing in women’s health and HIV primary care. Additionally, she is the Clinical Director for Panhandle AIDS Support Organization (PASO) and serves on the Board of Directors for Amarillo Housing First. Her passion for healthcare education and mentorship extends to her role on the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo School of Nursing Advisory Board, where she helps shape the future of nursing education and workforce development.

At her core, Susan is a mentor, a problem-solver, and a relentless innovator, committed to empowering individuals and communities through education, advocacy, and strategic healthcare solutions.

When she isn’t working, Susan finds joy in family adventures with her four children, camping, kayaking, and making cherished memories on trips to Port Aransas. Her humor, resilience, and passion for service define her both personally and professionally, making her an influential figure in healthcare, business, and education alike.

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