UTM Hosts WestStar Growth, Leadership Summit
From the May 19, 2026 e-Edition
MARTIN — Tennessee State Rep. Dr. Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon) and Dr. Krista Martin, both of Southern Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Huntingdon, were the emcees at this year’s WestStar Elevate: A Summit for Growth and Leadership on February 6. The summit took place at the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Boling University Center.
Hosted by the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program, the WestStar Elevate Summit’s theme was “For the Love of Leadership and Community,” dedicated to empowering, inspiring and equipping professionals across West Tennessee to thrive in their careers and communities.
Also attending the summit were West Carroll Special School District’s Michelle Robinson and Erin Lewis. Robinson and Lewis are both 2025 graduates from the WestTeach Leadership Program.
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