Shelecia Reid

Shelecia Reid proudly graduated in Spring 2024 from Florida A&M University, where she obtained

a Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-Medicine with a minor in African American Studies.

Hailing from the beautiful island of Jamaica, Shelecia attended FAMU on a full-ride

scholarship and now lives in the DMV area.

While at FAMU, Shelecia showcased exceptional leadership as the President of the

Caribbean Students Association, receiving honors such as President of the Year, Chapter

of the Year, and District of the Year throughout Florida. She co-founded the Jamaican American

Student Association (JAMSA) with four peers, bringing authentic Jamaican culture to the

FAMU community.

Her academic accomplishments include being an AHA HBCU Scholar and presenting

research on racial health disparities in Leon County in partnership with FSU’s Department

of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine. She was also a BS/MD Summer Enrichment

Scholar and the first XceleadHer Fellow with Xceleader.

In addition to academics, Shelecia served as a teaching assistant for Freshman Studies for three

years and represented her HBCU as a Snapchat Ambassador. Driven by a passion for bridging

cultural and healthcare gaps, Shelecia is committed to inspiring and impacting lives through her

future endeavors.