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PRESIDENT
Dr. Mia Chapple
DHA, APRN-FPA, MBA, HCM, PMHNP-BC
is President and Founder of the Peace of Serenity Foundation and CEO and is the Practice Manager of Peace of Serenity Psychiatry, a multi-state behavioral health practice.
As a healthcare leader with 15+ years of experience, she holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration, MBA, and MSN, with expertise in financial management, risk management, operations, regulatory compliance, patient relations, and strategic growth.
A long-term mental health advocate for children, she educates parents on how epigenetics, genetics, and environmental factors affect behavior at school and home. Her commitment to the Foundation is rooted in lived experience of material hardship.
Dr. Mia Chapple, DHA is an Autism Partner to many agencies and affiliated with NAMI, NCNW, and the Sjögren's Foundation.
Professional memberships include ACHE, AANP, ANA, and APNA.
Her Top Strengths include: Strategic, Achiever, Discipline, Deliberative, and Analytical
Overall Dr. Mia Chapple leads with kindness and compassionate, whole-person care for children, families, and communities she serves.
VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Debra Boyd-Seale
Dr. Debra Boyd-Seale has over 40 years of professional nursing experience. Ahe holds an ADN from Houston Community College, BSN from the University of Texas at Arlington, a MSN and MHA from Governors State University, and a PhD from Capella University. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing. Dr. Boyd-Seale’s professional experiences include direct patient care, community and public health, nursing leadership, and nursing education. Dr. Boyd-Seale is a veteran, having served six years in the United States Marine Corps and four years in the United States Public Health Service. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society, and a lifetime member National Black Nurses Association and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.
Dr. Boyd-Seale learned at a very early age her ancestors and her community cleared the path so her journey would be easier. These lessons taught her she has an obligation to make the road wider and less troublesome for those who will follow. Dr. Boyd-Seale strongly believes we must use our voices and skills to combat injustice because, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter” ~ MLK, Jr. Dr. Boyd-Seale strives to unselfishly to give back to the village because one day she will be the ancestor that helped pave the way for others!
SECRETARY
Maiko Shaw
Maiko Shaw serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Peace of Serenity Foundation. Maiko has worked for non profit organizations for over 30+ years, serving in multiple roles, working with individuals with severe to profound developmental disabilities across all settings. It is through those experiences Maiko witnessed firsthand the profound impact of empathetic community- based care. Her professional approach blends evidence based strategies with deep compassion, aiming to break down institutional barriers and elevate individual voices on the journey towards healing, success and independence.
Currently, Maiko serves cliental as a personal support worker assisting individuals with every day life challenges as well as vocationally.
Maiko has become involved with Peace of Serenity Foundation as she strongly believes in it's mission and has a drive and passion to help underserved communities believing strongly in fostering a supportive stigma-free community for mental wellness for all individuals. Maiko is driven by the core belief that mental healthcare is a fundamental human right. With her foundational background working with individuals with varied disabilities Maiko brings years of dedicated experience to the Peace of Serenity Foundation.
Outside of board work Maiko enjoys time with her daughter, serves and volunteers at local churches. And appreciates spending time with family, friends and her 3 cats. Maiko is incredibly honored to stand alongside the team at Peace Of Serenity Foundation and remains committed to building a world where no one has to navigate their challenges or mental health journey alone.
TREASURER
Lolita Slaughter
SEASONED FINANCIAL LEADER
More than 20 years of experience in financial strategy, budgeting, accounting, and operational excellence across nonprofit, healthcare, and for-profit organizations. As a Director of Finance, she brings a strategic and mission-focused approach to strengthening financial health, improving operational performance, and positioning organizations for sustainable growth.
Lolita holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University and has extensive experience in financial planning, long-range budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, internal controls, and organizational performance. She is passionate about using financial insight to support sound decision-making, accountability, and organizational sustainability.
Beyond her professional work, Lolita is deeply committed to community service and leadership. She is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., joining in Spring 2023, and currently serves as Tamiouchos, contributing her financial expertise to the organization’s mission of greater service, greater progress, and greater impact.
Her community affiliations include the Knights of Peter Claver, National Council of Negro Women, Tolton Ambassador, and the St. Simeon Finance Committee.
Lolita believes that effective leadership is rooted in integrity, service, accountability, and impact. She is honored to bring her financial expertise, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to community empowerment to the Board.