Dr. Chelsa Fore, DNP, MSN Ed, RN

Chelsa Fore has an exuberating heart for people. At an early age she set out to positively impact her community. She volunteered at a local park as an Optimist Cheerleading Coach, empowering young girls to lift the spirits of others, little did she know this would be the beginning of her women empowerment movement. Chelsa started her career in nursing in 1997 at Jackson South Community Hospital’s Women’s Center, where she would be mentored as the youngest nursing staff for many years. Her exposure there inspired her to serve outside of her career. Together with a friend she formed Str8 Talk Inc. A not-for-profit organization for at risk teens. Through this organization many adolescents were cultivated, and lives were changed. Chelsa Fore received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Miami. Although she touched many lives as a staff nurse and child birthing coach, she was compelled to make greater impact.  She pursued her Master of Science Degree and became a Nurse Educator where she would pour into many from her overflowing cup.  She completed her Doctoral studies in Nursing Leadership at Jacksonville University where she currently serves as full-time faculty and Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. She also actively serves on the Executive Board of the First Coast Black Nurses Association as President.

Aside from her career in nursing, she met and married the love of her life and is the mother of 3 children. She is the co-founder with her spouse of Stay Together, a support group which sponsors and promotes dating in marriages. She is intensely involved as Team captain in the children’s ministry at Excel Church and is a contributing partner of an Elite multi-entity company L3gacy Inc.

Thalisa Adkins MS, BSN, CPC, CRC

Thalisa has always had a heart to help humanity. It started when she a youth and would volunteer at the neighborhood park. She was junior cheerleading coach and would assist with concessions, as well as volunteering in any capacity with various organizations. Whenever someone asked her about what she wanted to be when she grew up, it was always a career that would help others better themselves.

She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Then she received her Master of Science in Mental Health and Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She changed her career path and earned an Associate of Science in Nursing from Florida State College of Jacksonville and then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Florida.

She started her career in nursing at Regents Park of Jacksonville. After gaining nursing experience she then went on to become a dialysis nurse.  Currently she works for WellMed as a Manager in Clinical Data Operations.

Thalisa continues to work in the community to spread awareness to others related to healthcare. She is a member of Educating Minorities about Transplants, where she participates in events to educate others on how to receive a transplant, while lending a sympathetic listening ear. She is also a member of First Coast Black Nurse Association, where she serves on the Executive Board as First Vice President and Chairman of the Membership Committee.

Tanyesha Campbell, RN, MSN

Prior to nursing, Tanyesha served in the United States Navy. Although nursing is her second career, it is here that she found her passion.

As a nurse, Tanyesha has predominantly practiced in oncology and has held leadership positions within that specialty. Most recently, she started a new role as a nurse case manager and thus has shifted her focus to high-risk members within our community.

As a member of FCBNA, Tanyesha genuinely believes in the mission of promoting health within our community and working alongside incredible black nurses. Her involvement with the organization has been quite rewarding. From taking part in local events to traveling to Washington, DC to advocate for health issues within our community, Tanyesha says she has seen the impact this organization can make. As Treasurer of FCBNA, she strives to ensure that our organization remains financially sustainable and that we continue to provide valuable services to our community.