Our Founder

Organization: SisterHermana Foundation

Role: Board Chair

As the Board Chair of the SisterHermana Foundation, Jennifer Beale-Collier brings visionary leadership, steadfast governance, and a deep-rooted passion for community empowerment to our organization. A respected and accomplished educational leader in Jacksonville, Jennifer is widely recognized for her dedication to fostering strong community partnerships and supporting children and families across Northeast Florida.

• Professional Leadership: Jennifer serves as the Principal of Anchor Academy Elementary School, bringing extensive administrative experience, strategic planning expertise, and a collaborative spirit from her years leading local school communities.
• Community Advocacy: Known as a vital connector across Jacksonville, she has cultivated meaningful partnerships with local organizations—such as the Beaches Kiwanis—to secure resources, champion youth initiatives, and uplift local neighborhoods.
• Vision & Governance: Her unwavering commitment to educational equity, community wellness, and servant leadership ensures that the SisterHermana Foundation continues to expand its reach and fulfill its mission with excellence.

In her capacity as Board Chair, Jennifer guides the foundation's strategic direction, leads board governance, and champions our community outreach initiatives as we work to make a lasting, positive impact throughout Jacksonville.

Jean Francis is a dedicated public health advocate, grassroots leader, and relentless champion for children, families, and historically marginalized communities. As Board Co-Chair of the SisterHermana Foundation, Jean brings a deep-rooted commitment to equity, systemic safety, and community healing to her leadership role.

A former pediatric nurse, Jean’s career has been defined by a lifelong vocation of care and service. Having spent years at the bedside caring for children and witnessing firsthand the structural and environmental challenges impacting vulnerable families, she transitioned from clinical care into powerful civic and safety advocacy.

As a prominent voice across Northeast Florida, including her leadership with local safety and public health advocacy groups such a Moms Demands Action, Jean has consistently spoken out against systemic neglect, environmental inequities, and public health crises that disproportionately harm children in underserved neighborhoods. Her advocacy work emphasizes that community safety and wellness are inextricably linked.

In her role as Board Co-Chair, Jean helps guide the SisterHermana Foundation with strategic foresight, profound compassion, and an unshakeable belief in family resilience. Drawing from her extensive background in community health and outreach, she works to ensure the foundation's programs directly address root challenges—including poverty, health disparities, and a lack of institutional resources—while uplifting the next generation.

Jean’s leadership ensures that the SisterHermana Foundation remains a steadfast pillar of support, education, and hope for families navigating life's most difficult seasons.

Latarsha L. Jones is an accomplished healthcare leader, educator, and licensed cosmetologist with more than 25 years of experience in case management and client-centered care. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she currently serves as a Long-Term Care Case Management Supervisor with Centene Corporation, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring clients receive high-quality, person-centered support. Certified to teach Mental Health Case Management and a Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant, Latarsha brings extensive expertise in care assessments, program development, workforce training, and professional mentorship.

Deeply dedicated to community service and civic engagement, Latarsha serves as Board Member and Treasurer for the SisterHermana Foundation, helping guide financial stewardship while advancing our mission to educate communities about cancer prevention, promote early detection, and support individuals and families affected by cancer. In addition to her healthcare career and board leadership, she serves as Sergeant-at-Arms for the American Legion Auxiliary Post #244, actively supports the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and has dedicated more than 15 years of service to the Supervisor of Elections to promote voter participation. Through decades of leadership and advocacy, Latarsha remains committed to advancing quality healthcare and creating lasting social impact.

 Silvia Almond is a dedicated community leader and advocate in Jacksonville, Florida, deeply committed to protecting vulnerable populations and empowering diverse families. As the lead for bilingual engagement with the SisterHermana Foundation, she helps break down language barriers to ensure vital resources reach underserved communities. Outside of the foundation, Silvia serves as President of the Jacksonville chapter of Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (SOAP), where she fights tirelessly to raise awareness and educate the community on human trafficking prevention. Her unwavering dedication to service, safety, and inclusion greatly strengthens the foundation's mission. 

Tamara Sorrye is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 15 years of experience in oncology psychosocial care, hospital case management, clinical supervision, and behavioral health services.

She is currently the Director of Social Services at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, where she leads oncology initiatives, facilitates support groups, and provides psychotherapy to patients and caregivers facing cancer.

As Director of Healthcare & Clinical Partnerships Tamara is the primary liaison to hospitals, cancer centers, clinics, healthcare providers, and medical organizations, she leads efforts to build clinical partnerships, coordinate healthcare participation, and expand access to breast cancer education and community resources in Jacksonville.

Tamara’s leadership, clinical expertise, and commitment to patient advocacy support our mission to educate communities, promote early detection, and improve health outcomes through collaboration and service

 Victoria Kleinick is a Scientific research associate in Jacksonville Florida with work history in Mayo Clinic Research and current work with Johnson and Johnson Research and Development.

Growing up with an aunt who fought and survived breast cancer, she saw firsthand how much of a toll it takes not only on the survivor but also those around them. This is why she dedicates her time to helping those impacted by cancer.

As a data analyst of SisterHermana, Victoria organizes information and allocates resources to match the needs of those served.