Chief Executive Officer
Gulf Coast Center
League City, Texas
Felicia Jeffery, is a formidable Chief Executive Officer with a robust track record in managing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Since taking the reins at Gulf Coast Center in 2022, Felicia has launched transformative initiatives to broaden access to care and deepen inclusivity across Galveston and Brazoria counties. She has meticulously crafted a leadership team that mirrors the diversity of the communities served, embedding their unique needs and perspectives at the heart of the organization's mission.
Before this role, for 15 years, Felicia excelled as the Director of Behavioral Health Services at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services in Seguin, Texas, where she passionately championed the needs of diverse populations and vigorously addressed systemic barriers in healthcare.
Her leadership is distinguished by a profound grasp of cultural intricacies and a relentless commitment to equity. Ensuring that mental health services are equitable and accessible to all, regardless of background or ability to pay, is a driving force in her work. Her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has led to the creation of Gulf Coast Center’s inaugural Belonging, Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access (BJEDI-A) Commission.
Renowned for her visionary approach and unwavering dedication to fostering trauma-informed, empathetic care environments, Felicia's influence has catalyzed substantial enhancements in the health and well-being of the communities she serves.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM ET