Tiona Settles

Community Partnerships Officer

Tiona Settles is a Bradenton native and community leader focused on expanding access, building relationships, and strengthening communities along the Gulf Coast. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Public Health from Florida A&M University and has worked with the Florida Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Her passion for helping youth is rooted in her own experience in foster care. In 2023, she was honored with the Emerging Leader Award from the Caring Collective, named Professional of the Year by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and graduated from the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. Guided by service and collaboration, she is committed to creating lasting impact. When she’s not working, Tiona enjoys traveling, yoga, and time outdoors.

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