Speakers’ Bureau

Magaly Dante Ph.D, LMHC

Chief Executive Officer

Magaly “Maggie” Dante, Ph.D., LMHC, has been at the helm of MHP Salud since 2022, transforming community health in rural and underserved communities through nationally recognized workforce development programs, training and apprenticeship programs, and direct community initiatives. She’s a national expert in organizational culture building and psychological safety, workforce stability, leadership development, and Community Health Worker programming and implementation.  

 With nearly three decades of leadership experience in health care, mental health and child welfare, Dr. Dante has a track record of elevating quality, maintaining fiscal integrity, and engaging the community in services that lead to improved safety, health and well-being. She is a sought-after speaker, trainer and consultant, a certified family life educator, licensed mental health counselor, and a Florida-licensed qualified supervisor. 

Dr. Dante is an active member in several national organizations, including the National Association of Community Health Centers, the National Association of Community Health Workers, the American Public Health Association, the American Society for Public Administration, and National Training and Technical Assistance Partners. She is also on the Policy Committee for the Florida Community Health Worker Association, an active member of the Florida Rural Health Association, and an active contributor to the American Public Health Association CHW Section. She also has been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal with the coveted “Women Who Mean Business” award. Dr. Dante holds a Doctor of Public Policy and Administration from Walden University and a Master of Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. 

Kyraneshia Coleman MPA

Program Director 

Kyraneshia M. Coleman leads workforce development initiatives for MHP Salud, tapping into her extensive experience in training, consultation and strategic development. She is a nationally recognized trainer on the Community Health Worker model and effective approaches in public health, and a sought-after expert for health outreach and program implementation in hard-to-reach communities.  

Prior to joining MHP Salud’s training and workforce development department, Ms. Coleman spent nearly two decades serving in Florida’s child welfare system, from on-the-ground child protective investigations to foster parent recruitment and training; her intricate understanding of challenges faced by high-risk populations provides her with a unique perspective to help organizations and advocates identify and address key needs within their communities.  

Ms. Coleman holds a Master of Public Administration from Troy University and a Bachelor of Science from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She is also a Certified Child Welfare Protective Investigator and a Certified Life Coach. 

Monica Calderon MSW, CCHW, CCHWI, LMHC

Speaker

Combining her personal experience growing up in an MSAW family, years on the front line serving others as a Certified Community Health Worker – and instructor – and deep expertise in influencing change and overcoming barriers to improve health outcomes among the most vulnerable populations, Monica captivates audiences with her steady presence and humility. As the author of dozens of resources developed to build trust within vulnerable communities – particularly MSAWs – Monica believes in sharing what works – and every presentation reflects her passion to improve health outcomes for those most in need.

Heather Morgan

Vice President of Communications and Business Development

Heather Morgan, APR, is a national award-winning, accredited public relations professional with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, successfully managing crises and reputational risks, strategically positioning organizations and executives, and overseeing campaigns that produce key results. In her role as Vice President of Communications and Business Development, Ms. Morgan oversees brand development and management, reputation, communications, positioning, and revenue development, tapping into more than 20 years of experience leading communications, public relations and community engagement for regional and global organizations. She is a recognized leader in the public relations industry, with two decades of board service to the Public Relations Society of America at the local, district and national levels; she currently serves on the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards. Bringing together personal experience, research and best practices, Ms. Morgan is a sought-after speaker for brand management, reputation and issues management, and trauma-informed storytelling.  

 Ms. Morgan holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Integrative Public Relations from Central Michigan University. 

Andrea McNally

Director of Communications & Public Relations

Andrea McNally joined the MHP Salud team in 2024 as the Director of Public Relations & Communications. She brings more than 12 years of experience as a communications professional with expertise in public relations, marketing, media relations, digital media strategy and social media management.   

Andrea has focused her career in the nonprofit space, where she has been integral in leading multi-faceted campaigns for a variety of causes, including foster parent recruitment, fundraising for educational initiatives, talent recruitment, mental health services and more. She has won national awards for her work in social media and brand development.  

Beyond her career, Andrea continues to give back to her community through her service on the board of directors for the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.