BOARD OFFICERS
Nikita Graham
Greg Cowan
President Elect
Cheron Davis
Secretary
John Hightower
Treasurer
Betsy Wood
Past President
BOARD MEMBERS
Antoinette Bowen
Board Member
Marie Clewis
Board Member
Paul Bebee
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
Amanda Madden, MS
Amanda Madden, MS joined the Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition team in August 2023 as an Associate Executive Director.
Email: Amanda@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: (850)488-0288 ext. 108
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Amanda Madden, MS
Associate 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
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
Abigail (Abby) Olcese
Abigail (Abby) Olcese serves as the Community Relations Director at the Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition, bringing over 15 years of expertise in hospitality, event planning, fundraising, and non-profit management. Hailing from Miami, Florida, Abigail earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Flagler College (Tallahassee) and her Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida International University. In her role, Abigail spearheads the CAHSC communications team, driving initiatives to enhance messaging, raise awareness, and spotlight community resources. Her fervor for spreading joy and positively impacting lives is evident in her professional and personal endeavors. Currently embracing her “wellness era,” Abigail is dedicated to being the best Mama, Wife, Sister, Daughter, and Friend possible. Outside of her professional commitments, she finds joy in reading, walking, practicing yoga, indulging in podcasts and music (with a special nod to Taylor Swift), enjoying beach days, organizing, and prioritizing self-care.
Email: Abigail@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: (850) 488-0288 ext. 107
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Abigail Olcese
Community Relations Director
Destiny Gaines
Destiny Gaines joined the team in 2023 as the Community Relations Assistant. Destiny assists with setting marketing and communications objectives for Capital Area Healthy Start. Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Destiny holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Florida A&M University. Destiny found her passion in digital media while attending Florida A&M, as she was the Lead News Anchor and Reporter for FAMU News 20 at Five and the Social Media Manager for the FAMU Chapter of The National Association of Black Journalists. Her passion in the community came from her active membership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with close family and friends, shopping, and traveling.
Email: Destiny@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: (850)488-0288 ext. 117
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Destiny Gaines
Community Relations Assistant
Alfred Williams
Alfred “Al” Williams joined the team in July of 2023 as a Public Relations Specialist for the Marketing and Communications department at Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. As a native of Tallahassee, Florida, Al holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in business administration from Florida A&M University. Al has always been passionate about marketing and has found his passion in using those talents to help others. During his leisure time, he enjoys sports and cherishing moments with loved ones.
Email: Alfred@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: (850)488-0288 ext. 115
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Alfred Williams
Public Relations Specialist
Shaneke Louis
Shaneke Louis is the FIMR Program Coordinator. Responsible for coordinating and developing case summaries throughout Leon County and surrounding areas, she is committed to enhancing the well-being of women, infants, and families. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Shaneke has over five years of experience working with children and families. Shaneke is an FAU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Coming from a Haitian and Cuban background, she has a strong passion for helping others succeed, as she watched her mother do after coming to the US. Shaneke enjoys cruising with her mother, cooking, playing volleyball, and going Geocaching in her free time.
Email: shaneke@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone:850-488-0288 Ext: 102
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Shaneke Louis
FIMR Program Coordinator
Cortney Neal
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)325-5012
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Cortney Nealy
HCA Connect Family Partner
Nacoya Humphrey-Bell
Nacoya Humphrey-Bell became a member of the Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition team in October 2023, initially working as a Connect Intake Specialist. She later transitioned to her current role as an HCA Connect Family Partner.
Email: Nacoya@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: (850)431-3001
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Nacoya Humphrey-Bell
TMH Connect Family Partner
Tamia Hale, BSW
Tamia Hale joined the team in 2023 as an Intake Specialist for Healthy Start Coalition. Tamia assists pregnant women, and their families in determining what services might best fit them for Capital Area Healthy Start. Born and raised in Quincy, Florida, Tamia holds a bachelor’s in social work from Florida A&M University. Tamia found her passion for helping others at a young age. Whether it was passing out essential items for families or helping assist people who had trouble understanding forms, Tamia has always been passionate about helping her local community. She enjoys baking and spending time with her family and friends during her free time, traveling, and making memories.
Email: Tamia@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: (850)488-0288 ext. 104
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Tamia Hale, BSW
Connect Intake Specialist
Mackenzie Haight
Mackenzie Haight joined the team in 2024 as an Intake Specialist for Healthy Start Coalition. Mackenzie assists in assessing the needs of pregnant women and their families to serve them appropriately at Capital Area Healthy Start. Mackenzie was raised in Sebastian, Florida, and moved to Tallahassee to study at Florida State University. Achieving her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science, Mackenzie aims to help people however she can. Mackenzie values authenticity, and she loves to travel and spend time with loved ones in her spare time.
Email:mackenzie@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone:850-488-0288 Ext: 103
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Mackenzie Haight, BSW
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
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
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.
T.E.A.M. Dad Program Coordinator
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.
T.E.A.M. Dad Engagement Specialist
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
Haleigh Gilbert, BSW
Haleigh Gilbert, BSW joined the team in 2023 as a Pregnancy Navigator for the C.O.A.S.T. Through Pregnancy Program with Healthy Start Coalition. She works with women facing severe maternal morbidities. Working to decrease the number of maternal deaths in Leon County, Haleigh provides case management services to these women and their babies. Haleigh attended Thomas University, earning a bachelor’s degree in social work. Through the Department of Juvenile Justice, Haleigh found her passion for improving children’s lives while working with at-risk youth and their families. In her free time, she enjoys music, cooking, spirituality, walking with her dog, and spending time with friends and family.
Email: Haleigh@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: (850)488-0288 ext. 119
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Haleigh Gilbert, BSW
C.O.A.S.T. Pregnancy Navigator
Chelsea Edler
Chelsea Edler joined the team in 2023 as a Pregnancy Navigator with the C.O.A.S.T through the Pregnancy program with Healthy Start Coalition. With C.O.A.S.T, she assists with providing the necessary resources and support to mamas to ensure they have a healthy and successful pregnancy. From Pensacola, FL, Chelsea traveled to Tallahassee to attend Florida A&M University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2019. Chelsea has always been passionate about helping others, making a difference in people’s lives, and thinking of ways to improve things. Chelsea is keeping her love alive here at Healthy Start through her anticipated Master of Public Health degree in 2024 from Grand Canyon University. In her free time, she enjoys learning new things, reading, dancing, shopping, and spending time with her daughter, family, and friends.
Email: Chelsea@capitalareahealthystart.org
Phone: (850)488-0288 ext. 118
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Chelsea Edler
C.O.A.S.T. Pregnancy Navigator
Keshia Jenkins
Keshia Jenkins joined our team in 2024 as a Community Doula Coordinator – leading the way as an early childhood educator & advocate, certified doula, maternal health & birth justice warrior. Keshia holds degrees from Tallahassee Community College, Saint Leo University, and University of North Florida. Keshia worked as an early childhood educator for almost twenty years and saw firsthand the effects of a mother’s health on the future of her child. She has lent her voice to legislation for the expansion of pregnancy Medicaid, numerous early childhood policy including serving as a lead facilitator for The Future Project and is now working actively to provide equitable doula access locally through coalition building with several local organization. During her transition from the classroom into policy and advocacy, Keshia has earned several certifications including three doula certifications, breastfeeding counselor, and infant mental health endorsement. Although, she loves everything community and serving her pride and joy rest in the eyes of her four humans that she has affectionally nicknamed “the A-team. Keshia’s motto is “let your passion lead you” and to do everything in “peace, light and love.”
Email: Keshia@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: (850)488-0288 ext. 121
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Keshia Jenkins
Community Doula Coordinator
Doug Scanlan
Doug Scanlan is the Assistant Administrative Director for the Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition. He has a combined 30 years of experience in teaching, counseling, nonprofit and governmental program management. As the youngest in a family of nine children, and born with Spina Bifida, Doug was instilled with the importance of family at an early age. Early in his life, his mother struggled to find programs like CAHSC that provide pregnant women and new mothers with education and support throughout their journey.
For 13 years, Doug worked as a Program Manager with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services overseeing programs that provide mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services through local agencies.
Doug is a graduate of the University of West Florida and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public administration from Florida State University.
Email: doug@CapitalAreaHealthyStart.org
Phone: (850)488-0288 ext. 122
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Doug Scanlan
Assistant Administrative Director
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
Healthy Start Staff
Ludy Willis
Healthy Start Program Manager (Leon County)
Amelia Morse
Healthy Start Home Visitor (Wakulla County)
Liz Neighbors
CI&R and Healthy Start Program Manager (Wakulla County)
Aaliyah Holiday
Healthy Start Program Supervisor (Leon County)
Clarissa Wilson
Healthy Start Home Visitor
CaShanda Coleman
Healthy Start Home Visitor
Rineisha Anderson
Healthy Start Home Visitor
