BOARD OFFICERS
Betsy Wood
Nikita Graham
President Elect
Cheron Davis
Secretary
Dr. Monica Hayes
Past President
BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Aisha Bailey
Board Member
Antoinette Bowen
Board Member
Marie Clewis
Board Member
Greg Cowan
Board Member
Melissa Damelio
Board Member
Chesha James
Board Member
Jodi-Ann V. Livingstone
Board Member
Audrey Moore
Board Member
Libbie Stroud, LPN, CLC
Board Member
Trishay Young
Board Member
OUR STAFF
Chris Szorcsik
Chris Szorcsik started with Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition in 2016 as the Director of Operations. In 2019, she transitioned to her current role as the Executive Director. Chris is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Coalition, staff, programs, sustainability, and execution of its mission.
Chris has her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Crown College and her Human Resources Certification from the University of Minnesota. She has more than 20 years of experience in operations and administration.
Chris grew up in the Midwest and moved to Tallahassee in 2016. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Florida, reading, cooking, and crafting.
Email: Chris@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: (850) 488-0288, ext. 101
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Chris Szorcsik
Executive Director
Sandra (“Sandy”) Glazer, MSW, LCSW
Sandra (“Sandy”) Glazer, MSW, LCSW, is the Administrative Director for the Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. She has over 25 years of experience in community and public health, working the last 10 years in Maternal and Child Health. She has worked directly with pregnant women and families of infants and children providing health education, parenting education, breastfeeding education, mental health counseling, and care coordination. While she was a supervisor for Healthy Start program service providers, she was responsible for QA and QI there, staff training, client services, and designed training and curriculum aimed at reducing infant mortality and increasing positive parenting.
Sandy most recently has worked as a Consultant with the Infant, Maternal, and Reproductive Health section of the Florida Department of Health where she was involved in policy and programming design and implementation for programs with the goal of positive pregnancy outcomes. She is certified as a parenting educator, a childbirth educator, a tobacco treatment specialist, a lactation counselor, and a CPR/BLS instructor.
Sandy is an FSU graduate, and has lived in Tallahassee for 20 years. She is the proud mother of two wonderful adult children, Jasmine and Kody. Sandy states she is “Very excited be here at the Coalition, continuing in the important area of maternal and child health with goals of reducing infant mortality. Working in this field is my passion!”
Email: sandy@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: 850.488.0288 ext 110
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Sandra Glazer, MSW, LCSW
Administrative Director
Symone Holliday
Symone Holliday joined the team in January 2022 as the Communications and Administrative Assistant for Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. Shortly after joining the team, she transitioned into her current role as Community Relations Director. She is responsible for developing communication strategies that help advance the coalition’s mission to improve the lives of infants and their families through the sharing of education and resources with community members and organizations. These strategies include creating engaging written content such as press releases and newsletters for stakeholders and providers, and visual content like social media graphics and educational hand-outs. Additionally, Symone helps to manage the coalition’s website and other public relations activities, including assisting with special events and attending community health fairs.
Symone attended Florida State University, where she earned a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications. She has always had a passion for serving the community. In her free time, she enjoys local restaurants, art, reading, and being outdoors.
Email: Symone@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 107
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Symone Holliday
Community Relations Director
Danielle Whitfield
Danielle Whitfield joined the team in 2016 as the MomCare Advisor. She is now serving Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition as the Connect Program Director. Danielle also serves as our Field Instructor to the student Interns from FSU and FAMU. Danielle coordinates our CPR classes each year with Leon County EMS for residents. Originally, from Dania Beach, Florida, Danielle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Thomas University and a Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University. Danielle has always had a passion to help children and families. Her experience includes 7 years with the Florida Department of Health in Immunizations and ending her time there working with School Health at Deerlake Middle School. She strongly believes in self-care and enjoys traveling, the beach, and especially cruising.
Email: Danielle@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: 850.488.0288 ext 109
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Danielle Whitfield , MSW
Connect Program Director
Jasmine Thornton
Jasmine Thornton joined the team in January 2021 as the FIMR Program Coordinator & Outreach Specialist. She works with the community and providers to address the infant mortality rate and to connect families to services that will help them to have an optimal pregnancy outcome.
Jasmine is from Jacksonville, FL and she came to Tallahassee, FL where she attended Florida State University and earned a degree in Family and Child Sciences. Jasmine has experience working in child welfare, college campus ministry, and leading the women’s ministry at her church. In her free time, she enjoys making art, reading, being in nature, dancing, singing, and listening to music.
Email: Jasmine@
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 102
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Jasmine Thornton
FIMR Program Coordinator & Outreach Specialist
Vanessa Wynn
Vanessa Wynn is the Intake Specialist for Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. She grew up in Marianna, Florida and knew at a young age that children and social work was her calling. She holds and Elementary Education A.A. degree and a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from Florida State University. Vanessa has over 6 years of experience working closely with children and is extremely excited about this opportunity to work with pregnant woman, offering support and changing the lives of the people she encounters.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, traveling, making new memories, and continuing God’s will.
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Vanessa Wynn, BSW
Connect Family Partner
Donnielle Ivory
Donnielle Ivory joined the team in October 2021 as the Sister Friends program/special projects coordinator. She supervises, motivates, and supports volunteers who are responsible for providing emotional and practical support to expectant moms and new mothers on a one-on-one basis. Donnielle attended Florida State University and earned a degree in Family and Child Sciences with a concentration in psychology. Donnielle has years of experience working in the healthcare field and in the community with vulnerable populations. In her free time, she loves traveling, reading, cooking, home designing, and spending time with family.
Email: donnielle@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: 850.488.0288 ext.106
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Donnielle Ivory
Sister Friends Program/Special Projects Coordinator
Angel Dameron
Angel Dameron joined the team in August 2022 as the Administrative Assistant. She is responsible for supporting management with day-to-day administrative tasks. Angel has years of experience working in the nonprofit community with the elderly population, has a passion for serving the community, and is excited about the opportunity to work with the coalition ─ offering support where needed.
Free time: spending time with family, making new memories, and being outdoors, especially at the beach.
Email: angel@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: 850.488.0288
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Angel Dameron
Administrative Assistant
Cortney Nealy
Cortney Nealy is the Connect Intake Specialist for Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. She grew up in Monticello, Florida. Cortney has over 5 years of experience working closely with pregnant women, infants, and children. She has a passion for helping others. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, baking, cooking, taking afternoon walks, and the beach.
Email: cortney@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: 850.488.0288 ext. 104
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Cortney Nealy
Connect Intake Specialist
Rebecca Kilpatrick
Rebecca Kilpatrick joined the team in November 2022 as the Parents as Teachers Program Supervisor for Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. Parents as Teachers is a voluntary home visiting program for infants, 0 – 3 years of age, and their families designed to improve infant development outcomes and family well-being. The Parents as Teachers (PAT) supervisor is responsible for the oversite and supervision of the delivery of all components of the PAT model, implementing essential requirements and quality assurance guidelines with fidelity, and collecting all data required by the Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) Initiative and Parents as Teachers.
Rebecca attended Ashford University, where she earned a master’s degree in Education as well as Florida State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminology with a minor in Child Development. She has had the pleasure of working with children and families for over 20 years.
Email: Rebecca@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 111
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Rebecca Kilpatrick
Parents as Teachers Program Supervisor
Kenyatta Colvin, Sr.
Kenyatta Colvin, Sr. joined our team in January 2023 as the Program Coordinator for the Fatherhood Program with Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. He comes to us with years of experience as a Health Educator with the HIV Prevention Program of Big Bend Cares, an Outreach Specialist with Neighborhood Medical Center, and a Direct Care Supervisor with The Kearney Center.
Kenyatta attended Capps College (now Fortis Colleges and Institutes) in Mobile AL, where he earned an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting. He is also the lead pastor of Free 2 Worship Ministries, where he has ministered for over 9 years. His goal is to build the men of this region, thereby strengthening families and producing stronger communities.
Email: kenyatta@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 114
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Kenyatta Colvin, Sr.
Program Coordinator for the Fatherhood Program
Kendrick Harris, Sr.
Kendrick Harris, Sr. joined our team in July 2023 as the Fatherhood Engagement Specialist for the Fatherhood Program with Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. He comes to us with years of experience as a Correctional Officer with the Florida Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice Supervisor with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, and Administrator with the Florida Department of Health.
Kendrick attended Covenant Bible College, Tallahassee, Florida, and Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas. He is also the senior pastor of John the Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, where he has ministered for over 5 years. His goal is to strengthen the core foundation of men in the homes, community, and region, thereby solidifying families and producing stronger communities.
Email: kendrick@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 116
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Kendrick Harris, Sr.
Fatherhood Engagement Specialist
Ashley Cochran
Ashley Cochran joined the team in April 2023 as a Parent Educator for the Parents as Teachers Program. She has had an aspiration to work with children since she was a young child, and her passion grew even greater as the years progressed. She attended Ashford University receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. Ashley has over 10 plus years of experience working with children and their families. She knows that shaping and molding the minds of our young babies is very important and that it takes a village to raise a child. She believes in the saying “If a task is once begun, never leave it until its done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all!”
In her spare time when she is helping others, she loves singing, pampering herself by visiting the nail shop, shopping, eating out, and spending time with her family in her hometown of Albany, Georgia. Her husband and son are her pride and joy.
Email: Ashley@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 112
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Ashley Cochran
Parents as Teachers Educator
Danielle Davis
Danielle Davis is from Miami, FL, and came to Tallahassee, FL where she attended FAMU. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education. Danielle has over 10 years of experience working closely with children and their families. She has a passion for serving the community. She also teaches kids ministry and dance ministry at her local church. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, dancing, swimming, scuba diving, bowling, and playing pool.
Email: DDavis@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 113
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Danielle Davis
Parents as Teachers Educator
Asia Jarmon
Asia is an Intake Specialist for Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. She grew up in Tallahassee, Fl, and found her purpose in helping others in the community. She holds her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Florida A&M University, working towards her Masters. Asia has over 4 years of experience working closely with individuals in healthcare and is extremely excited about this opportunity to work with pregnant women and newborn babies, offering support and providing the resources families may need.
In her time way from the coalition, she is a lash technician and a mom. She enjoys outdoor activities, lots of laughter, and being with family and friends.
Email: Asia@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288
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