Candidate: JESSICA CARTER PEER

Wellness Advocate

• After earning a Bachelor's of Science degree in Florida Gulf Coast University's Exercise Science/Human Performance program in 2009, Jessica is now on her way to completing her second major in FGCU's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program next year. 
• As a health coach, Jessica strives to help educate the public on ways to prevent major diseases from disrupting the lives of so many families. Improving the community's quality of life through her support of preventative programs in mental health such as the Kids Minds Matter Initiative, healthy lifestyles, and productive business partnerships such as Better Together to keep families together in the midst of a crisis.
• Born in Ocala, FL
• International Baccalaureate Graduate
• Take Stock in Children Scholarship Recipient
• Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient
• First-Generation College Graduate
• Division I - Student-Athlete for FGCU's Women's Softball Team
• Big Brother Big Sister - Participant
• Dr. Piper Center Advisory Board Member '15
• FGCU Soaring Eagle Award Recipient '15
• SWFL resident for 13 years
• Lee Health Board Member '12-Present
  • Governance Committee Member '19-'20
    • Governance Liaison/Chair: '18, '20
  • Audit Committee Member '19, '20
• Florida Hospital Association Member
• American Hospital Association Member
• FGCU Graduate Student - Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• SPTA - President Class of 2021
• Florida Physical Therapy Association Member
• American Physical Therapy Association Member

Visit me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JessicaCarterPeer

Website: www.jessica4leehealth.com

Email: jessica4leehealth@gmail.com