Our Founders:

Dr. Velma Scantlebury
Dr. Velma Scantlebury
Dr. Velma Scantlebury is the first female African American Transplant Surgeon in the United States. She recently retired from ChristianaCare Kidney Transplant Program, where she served as the Director of Outpatient Clinics and Associate Director of the Kidney Transplant program.

Dr. Scantlebury was recently honored by the Delaware Historical Society in 2021 for her outstanding contributions and has been named “Best Doctors in America” and “Top Doctor” in Philadelphia Magazine multiple times. Dr. Scantlebury serves on the National Kidney Foundation’s Health Equity Advisory Committee and the American Kidney Fund’s Health Equity Coalition.

With over 30 years of caring for patients who chronic diseases, Dr. Scantlebury’s passion for community education and disease prevention is born out by her continued advocacy for patient education, disease prevention, and equitable healthcare treatment.

Dr. Joan Coker
Dr. Joan Coker
Dr. Joan Coker is an Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon with ENT and Allergy of Delaware. She also specializes in the management of obstructive sleep apnea. After completing her training in California, Dr. Coker practiced in Illinois before returning to Delaware in 2007, starting her practice as the first Black Otolaryngologist in Delaware. In 2012, she joined ENT and Allergy of Delaware, and has been in practice for over 20 years.

Dr. Coker was recently awarded the Congressional Black Caucus Co-Chair award at the recent 50th Anniversary celebration. The Delaware News Journal named Dr. Coker one of the Most Influential Persons of 2022 in Delaware.

She is a member of the Trustee Board at the University of Delaware, and President of the Wilmington (DE) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. She
recently stepped down after 10 years serving as Board Chair at Kuumba Academy Charter School in Wilmington, DE.

Dr. Cydney Teal
Dr. Cydney Teal
Dr. Teal holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine and has been practicing for over 20 years. She most recently served as Primary Care Community Medicine Service Line Leader and Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at ChristianaCare, where she was responsible for clinical oversight of 25 clinical practices in DE, MD, NJ, PA, and the Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine residency programs. Dr. Teal completed her Residency at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation and received her graduate and undergraduate degrees from the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Virginia, respectively. In addition, she completed her MBA in 2022 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

As a Family Practitioner, she care for patients from ages 6 months to the elderly.

Felicia Stallings, AuD
Felicia Stallings, AuD
Dr. Felicia Stallings has a unique blend of clinical and consulting experience, providing her with a deep understanding of today’s business challenges and opportunities. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals and has a proven track record of delivering results.

In her previous roles, Dr. Stallings has worked with a diverse range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers. She has assisted her clients in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, increasing customer satisfaction, and developing new products and services.

As a clinician, she has focused on delivering high-quality patient care, whether it’s fitting hearing devices or monitoring at-risk neurological structures.

Dr. Stallings holds a Doctor of Audiology from Salus University, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University. She is a highly skilled and experienced consultant with a proven track record of success.