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Meet Our Staff
Our Pediatric Trained Staff are eager to take care of you and your loved ones

MD, MPH, MS
Timi (Oluwarotimi) Adepoju
Dr “Timi” completed his Pediatrics training at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Corpus Christi Texas. In addition, he has a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, and a Master of Science from Texas A&M University. He has extensive experience in General Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and he is Board Certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. He has lived and practiced in numerous cities in the US including Tampa Florida, Corpus Christi Texas, Cedar Rapids Iowa, and Dayton Ohio. He is married to Stephanie, a Pediatric Cardiologist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and has a Son, Christopher.

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Lindsey Brunson, CPNP
Lindsey Brunson CPNP received her Bachelor of Education in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University in 2013. She then pursued a nursing career and attended Hinds Community College where she graduated with Honors in 2015. She began her career as a bedside nurse in the only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the state of Mississippi. She completed her BSN at UMMC in 2016 while working full time in the PICU. She continued her education and graduated from The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Pediatric Dual Acute Care / Primary Care Master’s Program in 2019. Lindsey was born and raised in Jackson, MS. She is happily married and has 2 children. She has loved serving kids of all ages whether it be in the hospital as an RN, private duty nursing or through her church at Christ United Methodist, where she is a Discipleship Group Leader for the youth.

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Meredith Selman, CFNP
Meredith Selman, CFNP, received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Mississippi State University. She then continued her education and received a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Meredith is an MS native and has always had a passion for promoting health and wellness in her community. She is excited to continue serving children of all ages in our Pearl and Madison locations.

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Hannah Dye Browning, CFNP
Hannah Browning, CFNP, received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2017. She began her nursing career in the Neonatal ICU and has worked pediatric private duty nursing as well as Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care. Hannah went on to receive her Masters in Science and Nursing from the University of South Alabama. She has always loved kids and working with them every day is a dream come true! Hannah was born and raised in Clinton, MS. She has two kids, Liam and John Luke. She loves spending her free time with her husband and two boys playing at the park, trips to the children’s museum, and lots of ice cream runs. She sees patients primarily at the Vicksburg Office

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Carmen Rhymes, DNP
Carmen R. Rhymes, DNP, CFNP, earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Belhaven University in 2014, followed by a Bachelor of Nursing from Alcorn State University in 2016. She began her nursing career across various specialties, including medical-surgical, PACU, ICU, and women’s health. In 2020, Dr. Rhymes received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, credentialed by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. With five years of experience in pediatric community health, Dr. Rhymes is excited to join Empower Children’s Clinic. A proud Mississippi native, Dr. Rhymes resides in Byram, MS, and looks forward to continuing her commitment to pediatric care at the Pearl and Madison clinics.

Practice Manager
Rudy Daghmach
Rudy Daghmach brings over two decades of experience in business management and organizational leadership. He earned his degree in Business Administration from Damascus University in 1999 and has built a career focused on operational efficiency, leadership, and practice management. As Practice Manager, Rudy oversees daily administrative and operational functions, supporting providers and staff to ensure a smooth, efficient, and patient-focused experience for families. His commitment to integrity, professionalism, and teamwork helps uphold the clinic’s high standards of care. Rudy resides in Madison, Mississippi, with his wife, two sons, and two dogs. He values family, community, and collaboration, and is proud to support a clinic dedicated to the health and well-being of children and families.
