Brevard County, Florida
Tel: 321-626-6571
Our Board
DR. TERI JONES
Founder & CEO
After a distinguished 20-year career as a Quartermaster Officer in the United States Army, Teri Jones transitioned to a role that leveraged her vast experience in leadership and management. She served at Eastern Florida State College, where she held several challenging positions, showcasing her adaptability and dedication to fostering educational growth.
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Embracing her passion for community service, Jones founded the Medical Education Technology and Career Academy (METCA). As CEO, she has been pivotal in bridging the gap for low-income communities through education and career advancement, particularly in the healthcare sector. Her collaboration with CareerSource Brevard led to significant grants that propelled METCA's mission forward.
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Jones is not only a leader but a lifelong learner, who completed her PhD in Leadership for Higher Education at National University, and she is an alumni at the Florida Institute of Technology. Her literary contributions include faith-based publications and regular contributions to Ebony News Today and Florida Today.
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Her commitment extends beyond METCA, with significant involvement in various organizations, including the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers and the Space Coast National Congress of Black Women. Jones' work reflects a deep commitment to community, education, and the empowerment of underrepresented groups.
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Teri Jones' journey from military service to educational leadership exemplifies a dedication to public service and community empowerment. Through METCA, she continues to impact lives, championing the cause of education and healthcare training for those most in need.
CAROL WATSON-MILLER
Vice President
Mrs. Carol Watson-Miller has over 40 years of work experience in nursing care with BSN and RN degrees. Her entrepreneurial skills lead her to implement and manage her private nursing school, Harris-Casel, for 15 years in Brevard County.
Today, she uses her nursing and entrepreneurial talents to consult start-up nursing schools in the United States and in the Caribbean. She is the owner of two small online businesses, Onyx Gifts and Books, LLC.,and The Oxygen Room Consultants, LLC.
CARLISA AMOO-MENSAH
Treasurer
Ms. Carlisa Amoo-Mensah is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Technology, with a specialization in Healthcare Management. Ms. Amoo-Mensah started her entrepreneurial journey by establishing 4 Your Love Home Care Agency, which is a licensed, non-medical, elite companion
care agency that serves Brevard County residents.
Ms. Amoo-Mensah’s latest healthcare innovation, Anavi, is a technology driven invention that uses
immersive technology to create a virtual reality (VR) caregiving educational training program. As a
community advocate and volunteer, Ms. Amoo-Mensah’s team makes breakfast annually during the
Christmas holidays for the CITA Rescue Mission residents.
She was recognized in her community for her innovations and commitment to healthcare
by several awards such as the Female Small Business Owner of the Year and the weVenture Women Who Rock award. She also served honorably as a United States Air Force Spouse
for over a decade.
KAREN MARTIN
Secretary
Ms. Karen Martin is a graduate from Warner Southern College, with a bachelor’s degree in
Organizational Management, and graduate studies in Management at Capella University. Her post-
military retirement career began at Bevard Job Link (today CareerSource Brevard) where she served as the Business Service Representative, partnering with local employers where she developed employment opportunities for job seekers and customer clientele.
In the capacity of Director, Student Services at Harris-Casel Institute, she designed the managerial
procedures used to qualify students for the healthcare training programs offered at the Institute. Her most noteworthy accomplishment was the coordination, development, and implementation of the Practical Nursing Program as a course of training for Harris-Casel Institute.
Ms. Martin is retired from the United States Air Force after serving 22 honorable years. She is also a philanthropist and serves on Boards for other non-profit organizations.
Her purpose is to make a difference in the lives of underserved residents
within her community of Brevard.