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Community health northwest florida Foundation
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The Foundation Mission

Community Health Northwest Florida Foundation was founded in 2024 on the belief that all human beings have a basic right to healthcare.

Our mission is to provide a full range of health and wellness services to all who walk through our doors.

How we serve

Our Commitment​

Healthcare within reach

The Foundation supports our patients by providing prescription assistance, diagnostic testing and program support. By ensuring the health of everyone, the Community Health Northwest Florida Foundation is creating a better community, neighborhood by neighborhood.

Our Board

Current members

  • Marcel Davis, Chairman
  • Alex Smith, Vice-Chairman
  • Josh Newby, Treasurer
  • Angel R. Bradley, Secretary
  • Sarah Gatewood, member
  • Chandra Smiley, Director
  • Athena Durant, Finance Director
A professionally shot portrait of Community Health Northwest Florida Foundation board chair Marcel Davis.
Foundation Board Chair

Marcel Davis

A native of Pensacola, C. Marcel Davis grew up in Warrington and loves his community. He is the pastor of Adoration for a New Beginning Church in Pensacola.

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Foundation Board Treasurer

Josh Newby

Josh Newby brings a combination of executive leadership, communications expertise, and deep community investment to the Foundation Board.

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Foundation Board Secretary

Angel Bradley

Angel Bradley is Health Education Program Manager and Wellness Specialist with the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County.

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Foundation Board vice-chair

Alex Smith

Alex Smith brings a rare depth of governmental, legislative, and community relations experience to the Community Health Northwest Florida Foundation Board.

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Foundation Board Member

Sarah Gatewood

Sarah Gatewood is a Pensacola native who has built a distinguished career in strategic communications while remaining deeply rooted in the community.

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Chandra Smiley, CEO of Community Health Northwest Florida.
Chief Executive Officer

Chandra Smiley

Chandra Smiley, MSW, is CEO of Community Health Northwest Florida. She joined Escambia Community Clinics in 2007 as a Social Worker.

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A professionally shot portrait of Athena Durant, CFO for Community Health Northwest Florida.
Chief Financial Officer

Athena Durant

Athena Durant, CFE, MBA, MAcc, serves as Chief Financial Officer of Community Health Northwest Florida.

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Get In Touch​

Contact us today, come for a visit and cup of coffee and learn more about the many ways you can help improve health outcomes for Escambia and Santa Rosa County. 

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