Kirsten has served as an elementary educator for eight years before transitioning back into higher education. Her passion to serve others as well as advocating for an equitable education translates into the efforts she puts forth for underserved Nashville families. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her masters in Human Services from Liberty University. Kirsten will serve as the Director of the C.A.P.E. program where she will lead her team to help provide academic services for Davidson County residents seeking to complete their High School Equivalency Degree. Kirsten believes in a wholistic approach to education and that serving the needs of the student means helping them receive the necessary resources and opportunities to obtain positive and transformative life changing outcomes.

Unjanae Johnson is a dedicated and devoted public health professional with over 5 years of experience in health education, health promotion, and public health research. Unjanae obtained her Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Public Health from Austin Peay State University and is currently obtaining a Master of Public Health in Health Policy. With foundational experience rooted in rural communities with greater health needs, the approach in working to provide access and resources to service the “total person” has led her to serve as the Career Coach of C.A.P.E.. In this role, Unjanae will be responsible in providing career coaching for students and assisting students who are ready to enter into post-secondary education.

Dr. Brittany Cox has over a decade of extensive experience teaching strategies, content, and pedagogy for all ages. Dr. Cox is a student-focused educator well-trained in assisting native speakers, and highly intellectual students while integrating support across subject areas.  It is her goal to connect with students, successfully increase language proficiency, and encourage continuous development. Dr.  Cox received her undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Masters specializing in English as a Second Language, and Curriculum & Instruction from Tennessee State University. She later went on to complete her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Dr. Cox will work with our ESL students to help them achieve their goals of obtaining citizenship or their High School Equivalency Diploma.

Jasmine Douglas serves as a Program Manager for the Center for Health Policy, which includes the C.A.P.E. Program. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration, a master of education degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in School Counseling, and is currently obtaining a Doctorate of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.) from Trevecca Nazarene University. Mrs. Douglas oversees a virtual tutoring program, providing students with the academic support they need to succeed to help bridge educational gaps and empower students to reach their full potential. Through her service in different areas, she strives to help in all ways possible. She believes that true impact comes from a willingness to serve selflessly and meet people where they are.

Angelica M. Morris is an experienced educator with over 15 years of service across PreK–12 and adult education settings. She holds a Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University and is licensed in TESOL and Integrated Social Studies. Her teaching background includes English as a Second Language, U.S. Government, and Business Law for adult learners preparing to launch small businesses. Angelica is passionate about educational equity and has developed college and career readiness courses to support diverse student populations. In her role as a part-time instructor with Meharry Medical College’s C.A.P.E. program, she helps adult learners prepare for the HiSET/GED exam in order to obtain their high school equivalence diplomas. She is committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that support academic growth and workforce readiness.