BOARD OFFICERS
Dr. Monica Hayes
Besty Wood
President Elect
Jenifer Zephyr
Treasurer
LaCrest Reed
Secretary
Audrey Moore
Past President
BOARD MEMBERS
Kim Bryant
Board Member
Trishay Burton
Board Member
Cheron Davis
Board Member
Debra Dowds
Board Member
Nikita M. Graham
Board Member
Chesha James
Board Member
Jodi-Ann V. Livingstone
Board Member
Apryl Lynn
Board Member
Lisette Mariner
Board Member
Libbie Stroud, LPN, CLC
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 Brown
Danielle Brown joined the team in 2016 as the MomCare Advisor. She is now serving Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition as the Intake and Outreach Coordinator. Originally, from Dania Beach, Florida, Danielle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Thomas University and a Masters In Social Work from Florida State University. Danielle has always had a passion to help children and families. Her experience includes 7 years with Florida Department of Health in Immunizations and ending her time there working with School Health. In her spare time she really enjoys the beach, movies and especially Cruising.
Email: Danielle@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: 850.488.0288 ext 109
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Danielle W. Brown , MSW
Outreach & Intake Coordinator
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 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
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
Shawntora “Nikki” Hunter
Shawntora “Nikki” Hunter, Parents As Teachers Educator, has 17 years of experience working with children in early childhood education settings, case management, and children with disabilities. She has a Master of Science Degree in Human & Social Services with a Minor in Child Development. She has a passion for working with children and their families because she gets to witness them learning and growing through achieving their goals and milestones. Nikki loves to travel, try new foods, go to the beach, protect her peace, and spend time with her family. She believes that you must have a passion for what you do in order to make a difference, if not then change your outlook, not your passion. Be great on purpose!!
Email: Shawntora@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 112
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Shawntora “Nikki” Hunter
Parents As Teachers Educator
Jasima Valentine Washington
Jasima Valentine Washington joined the team in December 2022 as a Parent Educator for the Parents as Teachers Program for Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. She grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and is passionate about working with people. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with a specialization in Social Services from Saint Leo College. Jasima has over 17 years’ experience working closely with children and parents and is very excited to start working with parents.
Email: Jasima@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: 850-488-0288 ext. 113
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Jasima Valentine Washington
Parent Educator for the Parents as Teachers Program
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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