Meet OUR BOARD

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Angelique Davis is a dynamic force with a passion for service, sports, and sweet creations. An Army veteran turned educator, she brings discipline and heart to the classroom as a dedicated school teacher in the DMV area. Off the clock, Angelique is just as driven—currently lacing up her cleats to play football while proudly reflecting on her time playing volleyball overseas.

When she’s not on the field or shaping young minds, you’ll find her in the kitchen as a skilled baker, whipping up treats that are as bold and flavorful as her personality. With a Master’s degree in Marketing and a seat as Secretary of the Board for TBBL, Angelique seamlessly blends leadership, strategy, and community involvement. Sports lover, service member, and sweets master—Angelique is the definition of multifaceted.

Silk Jazmyne is a Navy Brat turned Florida girlie by way of New York. In 2002, she and her family settled in the sunshine state and she hasn’t lived anywhere else since. She loves the artistically strange and narrative in all its forms. Movie quotes, she got you. Novel lines, that’s

easy. She’s a speculative fiction writer and teaching artist. She holds a MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Tampa and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Florida International University. In addition to her creative side, she’s a billing and operations manager for an advertising agency. Crunching numbers by day and being creative by night. She enjoys shows like House of the Dragon and Bel Air. Most weekends you can find her hollering at her TV screen in disdain or excitement if her WNBA or NWSL teams are playing. She likes being outdoors but is in no way outdoorsy. She’s only sleeping outside if it’s a glamping situation.

Most of all, she’s passionate about education accessibility. She believes that knowledge is power and the importance of telling your own story, 

“If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” - Zora Neale Hurston

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Born in Eleuthera, Bahamas, and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Lolita Jerido Watkins is a dynamic leader in nonprofit advocacy, mental health, and strategic development. Her diverse educational background reflects her drive and passion for service. She began her academic journey at the U.S. Career Institute, earning an Associate of Science in Wedding and Event Planning, and went on to complete four additional degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Management from the University of South Florida, a Master of Science in Chemistry from Florida A&M University, and both an MBA and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Capella University.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Jerido Watkins has carved out a reputation as an expert in non-profit management, patient advocacy, and organizational growth. She has led initiatives and. campaigns for renowned organizations, including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Wounded

Warrior Project, SCORE Foundation, Children’s Tumor Foundation, Shepherd’s Hope, Lifting as We Climb, and, most recently, as CEO and Executive Director of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA). Her professional credentials include a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive), and a para-aesthetician (facial specialist) license. These certifications speak to her belief in lifelong learning and her dedication to excellence across sectors.

An entrepreneur at heart, Dr. Jerido Watkins is the founder and CEO of Mega Mindz Productions, LLC, an 8(a)-certified consulting firm specializing in multicultural, nontraditional, and experiential marketing, travel advising, curating events, and aesthetics. She also serves as the Development Director for the SCORE Foundation, supporting small businesses nationwide.

Dr. Jerido Watkin’s areas of expertise span mental health awareness, fundraising, capital campaigns, strategic planning, marketing, communications, project management, member engagement, and volunteer coordination. Her work is characterized by strong collaboration, results-driven leadership, and a deep commitment to equity and access to care. Deeply engaged in her community, Dr. Jerido Watkins serves on several boards, including the LGBT+ Center Orlando, Anchor 7 Federal Credit Union, and as Vice President of Pink is Possible. She is also a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and frequently participates in local volunteer initiatives, such as community cleanups and food drives.

Dr. Jerido Watkins resides in Riverview, Florida, with her wife Maria. She is the proud mother of a daughter, Quianna—affectionately known as Queen. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, riding

motorcycles, playing softball, reading, and making meaningful memories with friends and family.

Tina Marie Jones is a dedicated advocate for mental health, self-care, body positivity, trauma-informed care, equal rights, justice, and the empowerment of Black and Brown communities. With over a decade of experience in human services, Tina Marie specializes in trauma and crisis management. She has facilitated parenting classes and support groups, creating safe spaces for parishioners and patients to express themselves and heal from trauma. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Community and Human Services and is committed to lifelong learning, regularly pursuing classes and certifications to enhance her skills in engagement, effective communication, health and wellness, human and patient rights, and community organizing. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) with a 3.78 GPA. She is a certified Paralegal, Notary Signing Agent, Certified Child Welfare Case Manager, and Florida State Master Grant Writer.

Tina Marie has a decade of experience providing civil legal services to those who need it most in the most impoverished communities. Her legal expertise includes New York and Florida housing laws, family law, public benefit laws and regulations, and public policy reform. In 2011, Tina Marie was chosen to represent her area for a training in public policy reform and lobbying for disability rights and equality. She also worked on the 2008 and 2012 Obama campaigns, training volunteers, canvassing, and creating local events to increase awareness in New York and Pennsylvania. She has also assisted churches and small businesses with business planning, logo design, grant writing and management, website creation, and other business-related needs.

In 2012, Tina Marie founded her first business, where she successfully wrote her first grant and secured full funding through the State of New York. In 2019, she established Tina Marie Consultants, leveraging her legal skills to support various organizations. After relocating from Rochester, NY to Tampa, FL, Tina Marie established Uncover, LLC, an organization dedicated to supporting Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

In 2025, Tina Marie founded the Tenants Rights Association of Florida, a one-stop resource for tenants in the Tampa Bay area. This organization offers apartment and home rental listings, realtors and leasing assistance, paralegals and case managers, notary services, and tenant support and guidance.

Tina Marie is married to her loving partner Tiffanie Banks and a proud mother of four children and two grandsons. Diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa in 2015 and Lupus in 2021, Tina Marie is passionate about learning more and advocating for those affected by these diseases.In her free time enjoys learning about alchemy and natural healing remedies, writing prose and poetry, singing, dancing, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

Advocate, Activist, and Educator, Tamara Leigh has dedicated her life to championing for the BIPOC, QTPOC, LGBTQIA+ and Trans Communities. Starting her career in Public Relations, Leigh went on to become the Director of Operations and Public Relations for Out Alliance in New York and the Editor of Empty Closet Magazine (the longest continuously published  LGBTQ+ publication in the nation). In 2020, Leigh launched Blaque/OUT Equity & Inclusivity Architects and Blaque/OUT Magazine to further educate around Intersectionality and create space for Black and Brown Queer Voices. (www.blaqueout.com) Tamara is the Founder of Tampa Bay Black Lesbians in Central Florida. She has spoken and provided educational services around the topics of Implicit Bias, Queer and Trans Rights and the Intersectionality of QTPOC at rallies, in Board Rooms, and for classes and companies nationwide. Tamara consults with individual organizations and companies to improve their diversity, equity practices, and capacity as well as on a myriad of projects and curriculum creation for universities, municipalities and orgs nationwide to ensure that diversity, equity and accessibility is centered in their work. She developed the first Juneteenth event during Pride for a specifically Queer audience in Florida. That event is still held annually to this day and she has coordinated Trans Day of Remembrance events in both New York and Florida for nearly a decade. 

Immani Love was born in Philadelphia, PA and is currently making her home in St. Petersburg, Florida. She has performed her Erotic Poetry and Short stories regularly throughout the US, UK, Europe, and Australia. She was a regular radio personality on a weekly LGBT radio show and has toured around the world performing at several venues, festivals and giving seminars. Named 2013 Erotic Poet of the Year by the National Poetry Awards she has toured in 9 countries over 6 European tours and one Australian tour. 

Now, she has shifted her focus to more domestic appearances, freelance writing for several publications including Blaque/Out Magazine (a queer BIPOC publication), a former member of St. Pete Pride"s Board of Directors and now the Festival and Entertainment Coordinator, and volunteering with Tampa Bay Black Lesbians (501c3) as the VP of the Board. As if she’s not busy enough, Immani Love is also a licensed Realtor and an Ordained minister providing nuptial services for anyone but specializing in same sex ceremonies and a Notary Public. In her free time, Immani is an avid reader, loves musicals, karaoke, movies, and travel and can be found at the nearest beach when time allows.

Sharon Ray is a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother originally from Jacksonville, Florida. Now based in Tampa, she serves as a Case Manager with the Behavioral Health Department at Tampa Family Health Center, where she is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to healing and wellness.

A graduate of Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Sharon later pursued higher education at Springfield College in Tampa. Her professional background includes extensive work in substance abuse and recovery-focused treatment, where she developed a deep commitment to helping others overcome life’s challenges.

In 2019, Sharon co-founded Loc’d On Cigars with her sister, blending entrepreneurship with a love for community and culture. She thrives on positive energy, believing in its contagious power to uplift and inspire.

When she’s not working, Sharon enjoys immersing herself in nature—whether it's camping, trail riding, or simply spending time with animals. She values meaningful conversation, especially when it fosters emotional and spiritual connection. Sharon is also deeply excited about supporting the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate their paths and find their place in society.