Corporal McKinney’s commitment to service began early, shaped by four years in the Army Junior ROTC program during high school, where she developed a strong sense of patriotism and leadership. Just four days after graduating high school on June 10, 1997, in Fort Myers, Florida, she answered the call to serve by enlisting in the […]
Willie Pickens’ rank is E-7 (Gunnery Sergeant/GySgt), Logistics for the Marines.
Jordan Rhynes is a Sergeant in the United States Army. He has served over three years as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle mechanic. Rhynes oversees and provides guidance to junior soldiers on his squad. He is currently stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Retired Senior Master Sergeant Melvin Teartt proudly served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve from July 2001 to Oct 2024, completing more than 23 years of dedicated military service in security forces and special operations. In his final role as Operations Superintendent for the 301st Security Forces Squadron, he organized, trained, […]
Ellsworth “Tony” Williams was born in Fort Hood, Texas, and raised as a military dependent to a career Vietnam Army combat veteran. Immersed in military culture from birth, he spent more than 44 years in a military environment. Tony is a retired U.S. Army combat veteran who honorably served over 24 years on active duty—8 […]
Teniya Williams followed her grandmother by joining the United States Air Force in May of 2025. Her rank is A1C in Security Forces. She enjoys knitting and reading in her spare time.
Dr. Angela Hill is a professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. She is a licensed Consultant pharmacist who has a wealth of experience and specialization in mental health, neurological disorders, alternative medicine and geriatrics. She has worked in academia, community and hospital practice, and provided consultant […]
Arizona Jenkins is a remarkable individual who has overcome significant challenges to become an inspirational leader and advocate for people with disabilities. Born in 1975 with cerebral palsy, doctors told his mother not to bother taking him home as he did not have much longer to live. However, through multiple surgeries and dedicated care, Arizona […]
Erica Hardison is a dedicated leader and changemaker in food systems, agriculture, and environmental justice. As a Florida Food Policy Council board member and board president & lead steward of One Community Grocery Co-op, she works tirelessly to create equitable access to healthy, sustainable, and culturally appropriate foods for all. With deep roots in community […]
Jean-René Rinvil is an award-winning filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist. Jean-René was determined to pursue his artistic aspirations. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida and later completed a Master of Fine Arts degree at the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago. With a career […]
