Calandra Eddington-Chavis is a dedicated women's health nurse and a women's health nurse practitioner with a passion for holistic health and wellness. As a resilient breast cancer survivor, she brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her mission of empowering women in their health journeys. Her future goals include establishing a holistic women's health practice that integrates health coaching. Calandra is currently attending Georgetown University's online MSN program and plans to graduate in December 2025. She has been a member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated since 2018 and is a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, Texas. She is married with 3 daughters. Reading, learning about herbs, making aromatherapy products, and going to the beach are a few of the hobbies that balance her busy life. Dr. Jefferson is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Christian Business Faculty Association. She was ordained to the ministry by Concord Church, serving full-time on staff as Connections Pastor for seven years. She passionately serves as a resource to others by mentoring student-athletes and young women, providing pro bono legal services to those in need, volunteering in her church, and enjoying time with her family in Cedar Hill, Texas. Conference Speakers Dr. Cicely S. Jefferson is Dean of the College of Business at Dallas Baptist University. She is a sterling example of a business professional who has earned recognition for her many achievements in the legal field while also demonstrating humble and bold leadership as a godly servant of Christ. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs and Administration from the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Jefferson earned a Master of Business Administration and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University. She then completed her doctoral degree in Philosophy of Leadership Studies at DBU.
Dr. Cicely S. Jefferson, Ph.D., J.D., MBA Overview Speaker
Calandra Eddington-Chavis, BSN, RN Health Symposium Panelist
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