Columbus, GA’s Finest Women’s Healthcare Team
At Harbison Covenant Healthcare, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional support for patients and their families. Our team is expertly trained to engage with patients and address their health concerns. From routine pelvic exams to delivering babies, our team members ensure patient comfort and improve their quality of life. Click on any of the bios below to meet our amazing staff.
Dr. Harbison is a proud dual alumna of Xavier University of Louisiana, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education. Dr. Harbison was a high school biology and chemistry teacher for six years. During her tenure as an educator, Dr. Harbison developed a mentoring program, The Young Ladies Clubs, to discuss topics such as dating, teen sex, hygiene, etiquette, and setting career goals. This program further fueled her desire to become a physician with a focus on women’s healthcare. Thus, Dr. Harbison embraced the call on her life and completed her medical school education at the University of Iowa Roy J. & Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and OBGYN residency at Mercer University in Macon, GA.
Dr. Kamesha Harbison is a board-certified OBGYN physician who takes great pride in serving the community of South Columbus. She has served the women of the Chattahoochee Valley for ten years. The legacy of her service has welcomed over 1000 new babies to families, as well as providing OBGYN services to women in the community. Moreover, Dr. Harbison has served as a community organizer, orchestrating “Community Baby Showers” to provide mothers with much-needed essentials and prenatal education.
On a personal level, Dr. Harbison especially enjoys preparing meals for her family and friends. And everyone who knows Dr. Harbison understands just how much she loves the Christmas season!
Kelli Armstrong is a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Biology and served as a service learning coordinator and American Humanics Program coordinator. Additionally, she attended the Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans.
Kelli is fulfilling her life’s calling by serving in the professional field of women’s healthcare. She served as a Labor and Delivery RN at LSU Charity University Hospital until its closure after Hurricane Katrina in 1995. She was profoundly impacted by working alongside many healthcare professionals in extreme conditions during Hurricane Katrina, whose first priority was giving the best patient care possible in extreme conditions.
For the next decade, she served as a Labor and Delivery RN at Emory University. She has also developed an interest in exploring the use of essential oils in tandem with traditional medicine to support patient care. Kelli is currently pursuing a Level 3 Clinical Aromatherapist Certification. On a personal level, she is a busy sports mom to four children with a love for DIY home remodeling and entertaining family and friends with her culinary delights.
Meet Edward D. Harbison, a charismatic public policy specialist who has been instrumentally influential with the State of Georgia’s strategic planning initiatives for Georgia communities for the past 24 years. He has a knack for crafting community initiatives and providing financial strategic planning for families in need of public outreach in the areas of healthcare, personal financial planning, insurance, personal coaching and mentoring, and motivational influence.
Edward’s branding of strategic public policy (for example: “Stronger families for a stronger Georgia”) has proven to connect with communities throughout Georgia’s 159 counties. Edward is a husband and father of two children and a veteran of the United States Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation Command. He served as a flight nurse and pararescueman with Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, and Strategic Air Command.
Edward attended Tuskegee University and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Edward was awarded the Governor’s public service award for strategic community outreach, the Georgia Department of Human Services—DCSS Impact Award, and earned a Georgia Senate Proclamation for Strategic Planning and implementation of several Georgia community outreach initiatives.
Marissa is an Intake Specialist at Harbison Covenant Health Care Institute, where she brings a welcoming and encouraging presence to all patients. Currently finishing her bachelor’s degree in human services with a focus on children and family, she has a background in special education as a paraprofessional and volunteers with YoungLife, mentoring teen moms. As a military spouse, she’s experienced the challenges and rewards of living at multiple duty stations, currently stationed at her 5th. Alongside her husband and three children, she enjoys exploring new cities, staying active at the gym, and discovering new restaurants. Passionate about providing top-notch service, she strives to make every patient’s check-in and scheduling experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. Looking ahead, after her husband’s retirement from the military, Marissa aspires to work in victim advocacy, where she hopes to continue making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Ar’Keria is a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and a proud graduate of Columbus Technical College. With a strong passion for patient care, she has gained hands-on experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings, excelling in triaging patients, updating medical records, assisting with procedures, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. She is also certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and radiology, further enhancing her ability to contribute to quality patient care.
Driven by a deep commitment to healthcare, Ar’Keria plans to continue her education to become a registered nurse specializing in labor and delivery. Her goal is to make a lasting impact on maternal and infant care, combining her expertise with compassionate service.
Beyond her professional aspirations, she is a devoted mother to three wonderful boys, finding joy in every activity they love. She also enjoys braiding hair and cherishing time spent with family. Balancing work, education, and motherhood, Ar’Keria is determined to build a bright future for her family while making meaningful contributions to the healthcare field.
My name is Tyler Fennoy-Thomas, I’m an LPN here at Harbison Covenant! I started off as an OB patient of Dr. Harbison’s so I have a behind the scenes feel of what it’s like to be her patient. I can say she’s AMAZING! My husband Erin and I just started our little family we are proud parents to our little girl Mia(that Dr. Harbison delivered), and our first fur baby Chai! My husband and I love checking out new restaurants and are always open to recommendations! In my free time I love to cook for my family, take Mia to the library and museums, and relaxing on the couch with Chai. I had the opportunity to work with some of the patients physically, but I now work remotely from Charlotte due to my husband’s job promotion, so you won’t get to see me in the office. (sad face) While in nursing school I received the leadership award for being the nurse always willing to help and take care of patients. I truly believe that we have the obligation to make everyone that comes to our office feel welcome and a part of our family.