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May 13, 2016

Marilyn Wilkerson

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Marilyn J. Wilkerson Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Marilyn J. Wilkerson is originally from New York City. Her professional career includes working for the telephone company for 15 years, after which her career took her to Washington, D.C. Marilyn worked for Amtrak in various human resources positions during her 24-year tenure and retired in […]

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May 13, 2016

Denise Yvonne Harrell

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Denise Yvonne Harrell Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Denise Yvonne Harrell is a member of the Riverview Church of Christ in Jacksonville. She attended Florida Community College at Jacksonville. She has three wonderful children. Harrell’s hobbies include Bible reading, praying, spending time with family, and creating art. She also enjoys cooking and experimenting with […]

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May 13, 2016

Rev. Al Berry

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Rev. Al Berry Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board The Rev. Al Berry is a retired information technology (IT) professional. He worked in the field of computer operations and IT for over 40 years (15 at the Prudential Insurance Company and over 26 at CSX Technology) and retired in 2015. For the past eight years, […]

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May 13, 2016

LeMorris Prier, Pharm.D.

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LeMorris Prier, Pharm.D. Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Dr. Prier earned his bachelor’s from Florida A&M University and his doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Tennessee. He previously worked as a fellow and director of pharmacy at the Lenard Davis Institute, Wharton School of Business. Dr. Prier’s extensive hospital experience includes roles as […]

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May 13, 2016

Wendy Walker Hinton

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Wendy Walker Hinton Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Wendy Walker Hinton has been a lifelong advocate for civil, community and human rights in the many areas where she has resided (Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois and Florida). She has a dedication for securing equal opportunity for all. Hinton earned a bachelor’s in political science from […]

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May 13, 2016

Melinda Henry

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Melinda Henry Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Melinda “Fitness Lady” Henry, C.P.T., is currently executive director of DEEN Wellness, a chronic disease prevention and education program. She also co-founded and managed her family’s fitness center (ABz-Solute Fitness) in the Gateway area of Jacksonville, as well as Produce Palace in a similar demographic area of […]

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May 13, 2016

Andrea Marks

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Andrea Marks Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Andrea Marks was born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., and moved to Florida in 1990. Her formal education includes degrees in elementary education, sociology, photography and radiologic technology. Marks worked in the medical field for 30 years. During this time, she volunteered in a community center […]

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May 13, 2016

Bobbie Weatherington

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Bobbie Weatherington Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Bobbie Weatherington is originally from Georgia and moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where she graduated from Stanton Vocational Nursing School in 1956. Weatherington worked in the Neonatal and Surgical Units at St. Vincent’s Hospital for 43 years. She retired in 2010 and remains very active in her church […]

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May 13, 2016

Rev. Alton Coles

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Rev. Alton Coles Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board The Rev. Alton Coles is a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and has served many roles in the community. Coles was on the Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. (JCCI) management team for a study of the murder rate in Jacksonville and the JCCI Study on Infant […]

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May 13, 2016

Ron Macomb

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Ron Macomb Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Ron Macomb is executive general manager of ColoCSX with the responsibility for the Colocation Services Team, which includes national sales and service, advertising, marketing, operations and procurement at CSX Technology. Macomb has been employed by CSX for over 20 years. He is very active in CSX’s diversity […]

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