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Tennille Johnson, Keosha Austin & Natishia Holly 2021 PARTNERSHIPS
T. Washington High School. Her career in healthcare began in 2001, and she has held many leadership roles in medical information management. A natural gift and ability connecting with people, she continues to foster this talent for advancement in her personal and professional life. She is a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where she is active in ministry work. Natishia’s combination of experience and spirit of service enable her to successfully manage Scrubs To The Rescue’s resources and customer service department.
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n 2019, like-minded women came together with a passion to fundamentally change the trajectory of the medical apparel retail market by leveraging a more nontraditional shopping model that would anchor on providing added value, convenience, and a great customer experience. It all started with a discussion of their hopes and dreams one rainy day in the hospital cafeteria where they worked. Who knew that a discussion of their dreams would turn into a successful company, Scrubs To The Rescue. Their varied backgrounds and skill sets help to make their team dynamic work well. Born in the windy city of Chicago, Tennille Johnson came to Houston to attend Texas Southern University in 1995. She graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy and has worked as a pharmacist for over 16 years. She prides herself on being a lifelong learner and community activist. She is a proud and active member of the esteemed Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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Scrubs To The Rescue is run by these influential female leaders with over 20 years of combined experience in the healthcare industry. They use their own skills as healthcare professionals to bring expert knowledge, innovation, technology, and the most desired products and services to meet the needs of busy healthcare professionals, like doctors, nurses, and other medical support staff. Studies show that when you look good, you feel good and are more productive at work. The business ultimately helps medical professionals and all professionals requiring scrubs to look and feel their best while at work in their demanding careers. They want to be a part of empowering these professionals with chic and quality attire, adding value to an industry that takes pride in serving others.
Fort Bend Alumni Chapter. Tennille also has been a part of numerous community and professional organizations including the Houston Area Urban League and the Texas Pharmacy Association. As the CEO of Scrubs To The Rescue, she has a Scrubs To The Rescue is widely recognized vision and desire to give back to her own and was the proud recipient of the Houston community of healthcare professionals. Area Urban League Small Business A medical professional, natural born University 2019 Pitch Competition. As leader, and lover of fashion, Tennille pillars of the community, they see it as wants Scrubs To The Rescue to be known their duty to serve, having donated over worldwide for providing trendy, fashion 200 scrub sets to the homeless. With a forward medical uniforms. mindset of success and service, they Keosha Austin hails from Arkansas look forward to being a partner in more and relocated to Houston in 2015. She community initiatives, also expanding the attended Arkansas State University. company’s brand and product line. Keosha has held many leadership roles in product procurement and supply chain management. As Scrubs To The Rescue’s uniform fashion expert, she provides guidance on all of their product line selections. Natishia Holly grew up on the Northside of Houston, Texas. She attended Booker
Tennille Johnson Keosha Austin Natishia Holly Scrubs To The Rescue 713-640-5717 contact@scrubstotherescue.com www.scrubstotherescue.com
