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May 13, 2016

Martha Cuff

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Martha Cuff Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Martha Cuff is originally from Georgia. She moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in the 1960s and worked at Maxwell House for 19 years. After retiring, Cuff worked for a subsidiary of CSX for seven years. Since 2008, she has been a full-time volunteer at Aging True, previously known […]

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May 12, 2016

Dr. Wendell Morrison

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Wendell Morrison, D.D.S. Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Dr. Morrison was born in Jamaica and immigrated to the U.S. in 1969. He attended Howard University, where he earned a doctorate in dental surgery; and Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health, where he earned a master’s in public health. He has been an assistant […]

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May 12, 2016

William B. David

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William (Bill) B. David Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board After a 35-year career in information technology, William (Bill) B. David worked for the City of Jacksonville managing an initiative that worked to close the racial gap. While in that role, he attended a meeting sponsored by Mayo Clinic called “Healthy Black Families” and felt […]

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May 12, 2016

Sol Angel Wynter

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Sol Angel Wynter Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Sol Angel Wynter has served the community in several roles under agencies such as the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program; the State of Florida Department of Children and Families Economic Self-Sufficiency Services Program; and Hospital Inpatient Services, helping uninsured gain medical benefits through state, federal […]

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May 12, 2016

Rosa Nicholas

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Rosa Nicholas Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Rosa Nicholas is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in broadcast communication and a minor in speech. Nicholas is currently executive marketing administrator at Clara White Mission. She has extensive experience in marketing, and fundraising for local charitable agencies such as Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, […]

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May 12, 2016

Rev. Lee Welkley

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Rev. Lee Welkley Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board The Rev. Lee Welkley has pastored on the near north side of Jacksonville for over 30 years, 25 of them as senior pastor of New Life Community Church on West 17th Street. He was a founding member and the second president of Springfield Ecumenical Ministries. He […]

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May 12, 2016

Dr. Brian Seymour

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Brian Seymour, Ph.D. Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Dr. Seymour earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University and master’s in clinical science from San Francisco State University. In 1996, he received a doctorate in immunology from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Seymour has authored or coauthored over 24 scientific publications. His notable […]

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May 12, 2016

Dr. Emma Apatu

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Emma J. I. Apatu, Dr.P.H., M.P.H. Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Dr. Emma Apatu is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of North Florida. Dr. Apatu earned her doctorate in community health at East Tennessee State University and master’s degree in public health from Emory University. Dr. Apatu’s […]

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May 12, 2016

Kathi S. Hansberry, R.N.

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Kathi S. Hansberry, R.N. Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Kathi Hansberry is a graduate of Florida State University and Miami-Dade College. She has been licensed as a registered nurse for more than 30 years. Her professional background includes primary care nursing, hospital risk management, and administration for trauma care, organ donation, quality management and […]

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May 12, 2016

Edward F. Perez

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Edward F. Perez Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board Ed Perez is a recently retired CSX executive with over 40 years of experience in the transportation, logistics and technology Industries. He earned his degrees in economics, business administration and psychology from Milligan College. Perez is past president of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce […]

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