CHAIR

Jennifer Ferriol serves as the Director of Housing and Community Development for the City of West Palm Beach. In her current role, she is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and long -term compliance of all affordable and workforce housing developments in the City.

CO-CHAIR

Terisa James has worked for over 45 years in community health and has extensive experience in program development, engagement, grants, and practice-based research. She is committed to serving minority, underserved, and vulnerable populations. And enjoys cultivating innovative and strategic partnerships with community, academic, and research organizations to identify opportunities to improve access and health outcomes.

Terisa also co-founded Health Choice Network of Florida (HCNFL), one of the first successful health center-controlled networks: a nationwide collaboration among Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). She served as Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships at HCNFL for 23 years and retired in December 2021.

Ms. James has volunteered for The Promise Fund of Florida since 2022 (her "passion project") and is working with an FQHC to establish a research department.

Maria is a 45 year veteran of banking where she had a successful banking/sales career. On April of 2014 Maria ended her banking career as Vice President of Small Business Banking from a major banking institution and in November of 2015 Maria joined the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as the Executive Director and quickly rose to CEO position.

A breast cancer survivor and fitness professional specializing in Cancer Exercise, who likes to have fun, and is passionate about Changing The World, One S.M.I.L.E. At A Time as a fitness, health, lifestyle, and business coach.