Commission Member
Theresa Graham

Theresa Graham started her Florida career as a Territory Sales Manager for Brown & Williamson Tobacco employed for 8 years. Theresa was employed with New Life Christian Fellowship where she served as Nursery Coordinator overseeing 100 volunteers serving children's ministry. Theresa Graham is currently a Realtor with Weichert Realtors 1st Coast and a member of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. Theresa Graham is a graduate of the Academy for Christian Training (A.C.T.), receiving her Doctorate in Biblical Psychology. Theresa has a BA in Applied Theology from Logos University Jacksonville. She received her Associate of Arts Degree at Florida Community College at Jacksonville. Theresa also holds a C.D.A in Childcare and is currently completing a Director's Credential for operating a childcare facility at Florida Community College at Jacksonville. She desires to continue schooling in Education with emphasis on Learning Disabilities. She is a PTA Board Member chairing the Community Seat. Theresa has been involved with the National Center for Learning Disabilities, a voice for children. Also she represented “The National Anthem Project” restoring America's voice and supporting music in schools. A passion for the Arts, she also serves on the East Coast Ballet Foundation Board of Directors.

In March 2007 she ran for Jacksonville City Council At Large Group 2 and again in August 2008. Although not winning the seat, her passion for politics did not stop there. Theresa is a Committee Woman on the Duval Republican Executive Committee (REC). She also serves as Vice President of The First Coast Chapter of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies (FCCNFRA). Theresa would like to see more women in politics in Jacksonville. She has volunteered in many organizations throughout Jacksonville including, Connections Downtown for Women and Children, and raising funds running for women with breast cancer with the Donna Hicken Foundation. Theresa resides with Jacksonville native husband of 13 years, Todd, their four children, Todd, Justin, Gabrielle and Rachel. Graham's leisure activities include running, reading, boating and offshore fishing with her family. Theresa Graham is honored to be appointed to the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women and looking forward to the journey serving the women of Jacksonville.