About Dr. Keshan Gainey Chambliss

Lt Col Keshan Chambliss was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gainey. She is the youngest of five children. In June 1987, Lt Col Chambliss graduated with Honors from Paxon School for Advanced Studies, in the top 8%. Also in 1987, she was named Who’s Who among High School Students. After graduation, Lt Col Chambliss attended Florida State University where she received her Associate of Arts Degree. While at Florida State University, Lt Col Chambliss joined the Army National Guard. After completing basic training and Advance Individual Training, she returned to Jacksonville and enrolled in the University of North Florida, and obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree. Later, she went back to school and earned a Master’s and Doctoral degree in 1998. In 1998, Lt Col Chambliss became a Direct Commission MSC Officer in The Florida Army National Guard where she served under a great Commander Major General Michael Calhoun. Later, Lt Col Chambliss joined the Florida Air National in May 2002 in the 125th Medical Group as Health Services Administrator ensuring that airmen are physically and mentally fit to serve. In September 2003, Lt Col Chambliss got married, and on April 19, 2004, she gave birth to Elijah Chambliss while in Florida Air National Guard who is her pride and joy. She is currently serving under 125th Fighter Wing Commander Col Downs and the 125th Medical Group Commander Col Andrews. She has also served as a member of the Executive Council for the National Guard. As a civilian, Lt Col Chambliss worked as a Case Manager, Behaviorist, Mental Health Counselor, Therapeutic Friend to emotionally disturbed children, and now a Support Coordinator; she links, monitors, advocates, refers, coordinates, and manages the budget for the developmentally disabled to ensure their health and wellness. She also works for the Supervisor of the Election Office as an Inspector Technician that assists people to vote. Lt Col Chambliss also enjoys serving her community on June 7, 2015, she was selected for membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; this elite organization serves all mankind; Lt Col Chambliss was voted by her Sorors to be a National Panhellenic Representative. She continues to serve locally and internationally by being selected and voted to become a member of Links Inc. on May 20, 2018, where she actively serves on various committees; this premier organization serves the community and internationally by meeting the need of the underserved civilly, culturally, educationally, and health-wise. Recently, Lt Col Chambliss was chosen by The President of the City Council to be a TRUE Commissioner and was elected as Vice-Chair of the committee; this committee function as an advisory body to the City Council and Mayor concerning fiscal policy.

Now, Lt Col Keshan Chambliss is ready to lead and serve her community as City Council for District #10.