Meet Our Board of Directors
Meet the visionary leaders driving our mission forward. Our Board of Directors is composed of experienced professionals dedicated to transformative impact, community growth, and advancing health equity. Through their diverse expertise and unwavering commitment, they guide our organization in making meaningful strides toward a brighter future for all.
Syvonne Carter is an executive leader with over twenty-five years of experience in non-profit organizations and health management services. She has dedicated her career to transforming healthcare in underserved communities through collaboration with community advocates and stakeholders.
From 2022 to 2024, Ms. Carter served as President and CEO of 26Health, focusing on providing care to the LGBTQ+, uninsured, and under-insured communities in Central Florida. Her expertise in operational strategies led to her appointment as Interim CEO of an organization focused on reproductive health during pivotal political events like the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.
At the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, she led the development of free virtual mental health therapy programs during the coronavirus pandemic, significantly expanding services. Collaborations with HBCUs and public schools introduced vital education and service programs, providing a million hours of free therapy to Black communities in partnership with BET.
Ms. Carter previously served as Chief Business Operations and Health Administration Officer for the Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia and the North Florida and South Georgia VA Health System. She implemented centralization strategies to improve productivity and patient satisfaction.
Syvonne Carter is a graduate of the Third Sector Company’s Interim Executives Academy, the Effi Barry Institute’s Non-Profit Leadership Training, and the FEMA Emergency Management Institute. She studied Organizational Leadership at Marquette University and Healthcare Administration at Concordia University and is currently furthering her education in entrepreneurship and psychology.
