Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, King University (Magna Cum Laude)

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Sinclair Community College (With Honors)

Attended Tennessee State University

Chapter Affiliations – Upsilon Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Member since 1992, Kimberly has held numerous leadership roles including recording secretary , Membership Intake Chair, Financial Secretary, President, Luncheon Chair and has served faithfully on various committees within the chapter. She is currently serving as Chapter President, continuing her legacy of leadership and service.

Memberships & Offices:

Active member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Health and Wellness Committee
Co-chair of the personal committee at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and has served as the chairman of the Trustee Board.

Tennessee Medical Reserve Corps

Secretary, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission

Greater Knoxville Chapter of 100 Black Women, Past Chair of the Health Committee

Member of TVONS

Knoxville Associate Chapter of Jack and Jill of America and has served as chair.
Kimberly is widely respected for her critical thinking, patient advocacy, and leadership. She was honored with the Silver Lamp Award for Best Staff Nurse Practice and continues to uplift patients and communities through excellence in nursing care and dedicated service. She has also received the President Award of Excellence from the Greater Knoxville Chapter of 100 Black Women. Kim is very active in the community in which she serves and upholds the Sorority’s motto, “ Service for Humanity.”

Carolyn Tabors has 42 years of surgical experience.  She currently specializes as a private scrub nurse for plastic surgeon, Dr. Tom Gallaher. She has trained staff to have an effective and strong presence in the operating room. She is a member of Mt Calvary Baptist Church where she serves on the Usher Board and on the Health and Wellness Committee.

• Education:

  Lincoln Memorial University
  Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) 1995
  Registered Nurse
  Knoxville Adult Vocational School
  Certified Surgical Technologist 1979
  

• Membership & Offices:

  Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.—Upsilon Chi Chapter—1999 to present
  Offices held: Vice-President
  Zeta Amicae—Nu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
  Offices held: President, Secretary; Corresponding Secretary for the South-Central Region

Coming Soon

Debra Julius has in-depth knowledge of the managed care industry having worked as a care coordinator with a private insurance company. Her experience as a psychiatric nurse for over 35 years for a local mental health hospital gives her a passion to advocate for persons with mental health issues. She currently works as an adjunct nursing professor at Pellissippi State Community College and volunteers with area organizations to share her knowledge and skills as a nurse. Ms. Julius is an active member of Trinity Tabernacle Church of God in Christ where she is the Faith Community Nurse and serves on the Usher Board.

Education:

• Western Governors University—Franklin, TN
  Master’s in Nursing Education—2019
• Purdue University Global (formerly Kaplan University)—West Lafayette, IN
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Nursing Leadership Summa Cum Laude—2011
• Walters State Community College—Morristown, TN
  Associate of Science in Nursing—1994
  Registered Nurse

Memberships & Offices:

• Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.—Upsilon Chi Chapter—1996-present.

Janice has passionately enjoyed working in nursing for 45 years. She worked on the Medical/Surgical Floor for St. Mary’s
Hospital for 25 years and went on to become Head Nurse on the Orthopedic Floor and Dialysis Unit at Mary Magdalene Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. Janice finished her career as a Knox County School nurse from 1995 until she retired in 2016.

Education:

● Nurses Assistant from Knoxville Adult Vocational School
● Licensed Practical Nurse from Knoxville Adult Vocational
School
● Registered Nurse from Walter State Community College

Membership(s):

● Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. – Upsilon Chi Chapter – 1995 to present