Our Board
Della Sellers, Founder
A native to Tallahassee, Florida who made Jacksonville her home in 2011. She has worked in the automotive industry for over 17 years and now owns an automotive consulting company, called Virtue Consulting. Della accredits this career choice and the mentors she met along the way as a major piece of what changed her life forever. As a child she experienced many challenges from an unstable home, to substance and physical abuse, a broken home, and overall poverty.
Her passion for life, determination to succeed, and faith provided her the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her family. Her vision is every young woman should know the future is limitless, regardless of where you come from or what your current circumstances are. This vision created the nonprofit, Girls of Virtue, which was launched April 2020. Girls of Virtue is a program for young women ages 14-22 empowering them to be grounded spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially. The provide vocational licensing, mentoring, leadership and group activities, and additional resources to young women in the North Florida/South Georgia area.


Samantha and Andrew
Co-Vice President
Samantha and Andrew serve on the executive board as joint Vice President. They have three wonderful children that bring all the joy and challenges that life has to offer. Samantha is currently an operating room nurse, while she attends the University of Florida to complete her Bachelors of Science Nursing degree and continue her education in whatever path God leaders her down next. Andrew is a financial officer for a commercial development company, with a Bachelors from High Point University. Aside from spending most days at youth sporting events and doing loads of homework, they have a love for food, health and wellness, and most anything outdoor activity related. They have a passion for serving others and giving back to the community in their spare time. Being apart of Girls of Virtue has been something they have prayed over with Della from the beginning. “Our mission is to ensure that we support Della, Girls of Virtue and it’s values, and most importantly, the young women in our community. To provide our next generation of women with the tool and resources to navigate this crazy world. To be strong and successful in all aspects of life, centered around God’s word”.

Adam B. Edgecombe
Governance Board Chair
Adam B. Edgecombe is a partner with Cobb Gonzalez, PA, practicing commercial and business litigation,with a focus on construction law.
Adam is a proud (almost) native of Jacksonville, having lived here for over 40 years. He grew up in the San Jose neighborhood and graduated from The Bolles School, where he attended from kindergarten through 12 th grade, and he also holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of Florida. Adam received his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2009, where he graduated in the top 12% of his class and was a member of editorial board of the Florida Coastal Law Review.
In 2021, Adam was appointed by the mayor to the City of Jacksonville’s Public Nuisance Abatement Board, a quasi-judicial board that handles problematic commercial properties within the City of Jacksonville. Adam currently serves as the vice-chairman of the Public Nuisance Abatement Board. Adam is also a longtime member and supporter of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, having served on its ImpactJax board for several years and currently sitting on the board for the Chamber’s Downtown Council. Adam, his wife Laura Phillips Edgecombe, and their son reside in Jacksonville’s Miramar neighborhood.
Adam was excited to join Girls of Virtue due to his background as a former teacher in the Duval County Public Schools system. He has observed firsthand the challenges many of Jacksonville’s youths face in navigating life and the transition to adulthood. That experience, coupled with an upbringing where service, volunteering, and helping those less fortunate than himself were emphasized, has motivated him to give his time to Girls of Virtue and support its mission.

David and Kathy Bryant
Co-Treasurers
David and Kathy Bryant Married on Nov 4th 1989 in Gainesville Fl we have 2 Beautiful Daughters and 2 dogs. We live at the beach area and ran a successful business named The Ice Man for 32 years together where we manufactured 300 tons of ICE every 24 hours and covered from Orlando to the east coast of Florida to Atlanta Georgia with 4 locations. We retired in 2018 and now We love to travel and fish and hunt- boating and just hanging out with friends is a favorite pastime.

Sandy Durham, LMHC
Board Member
My name is Sandy Durham and I provide Mental Health support for Girls of Virtue. I have the honor and privilege to provide mental classes in local high schools and on the Empowerment center. Joining the team has been a blessing because Girls of Virtue and its founder, Della Sellers, embodies the vision I have on both professional and personal levels.
I wear many hats in addition to being a board member for our organization. It has been an honor to be the mom of 3 amazing little humans, Amaya, Andre, and Amar’e. I’m also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice based in Jacksonville, Fl. In addition to supporting my community with mental health needs, I conduct current research and educate local groups, companies, and organizations on breaking the stigma related to mental health on topics such as spirituality based interventions, crisis support in the community and self-care

Jill Vickers
Board Member
Jill Vickers is a southern girl through and through. She was raised on sweet tea and Jesus in South Georgia.
I have worked in the health coverage industry for about seven years and I have the experience and passion to help families navigate their health coverage options to protect their assets and live their best lives!
I love watching women excel and reach their full potential. Girls of Virtue will allow me to play a role in their success stories!

Vicky M Zelen
Board Member
Vicky Zelen started her own insurance agency, Zelen Risk Solutions, Inc., almost 20 years ago. She and her team focus on property & casualty insurance for business owners. They represent various different insurance companies and they shop the insurance for their clients. Vicky moved to Jacksonville, FL from Milwaukee, WI, 24 years ago. Vicky enjoys traveling and spending time with her boyfriend, Brian, and their two boxers, and with family and friends.
Vicky met Della Sellers, President of Girls of Virtue, while out networking a few years ago and felt her passion for Jesus and for helping young girls and women ages 14 – 21. Vicky recently joined the board of directors of Girls of Virtue, as the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, where she will help with on-boarding volunteers, orientation of volunteers and coordination of volunteers.
In the past, Vicky has volunteered for many different organizations, including the West Jax Rotary, where she was leading the Early Act Program at Chaffee Trails Elementary School and the Interact Program at Westside High School for a few years. Vicky has been on the board of Women Business Owners of North Florida, (like 15 years in different roles, including past president) The Jacksonville Women’s Business Center Advisory Board, Small Business Resource Network, and other boards. Vicky also gives generously to various organizations, mostly having to do with helping younger people and young women and girls, and fighting cancer.

LaShaundra Sawyer, PMP
Board Member
With over 10 years of leadership and project management experience, LaShaundra is known for her proven record of building relationships, managing projects from formation to finalization, and building cross functional teams to meet organizational goals. LaShaundra is a Jacksonville native and a proud graduate of Ribault Senior High School and the University of Phoenix, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Project Management.
Moving to the non-profit sector in 2022, LaShaundra decided to dedicate her life to service and helping others. Professionally, she currently uses her skillset at the United Way of Northeast Florida in the Volunteer and Community Engagement department where she is connecting people, resources, and ideas to abolish racism and poverty for good.
With the support of Jesus Christ, her husband, and her 4 children LaShaundra joined Girls of Virtue in 2023. Girls of Virtue connects with her personal endeavors to empower women through “Godfidence”. Which is the confidence to know that even before the foundations of the world God has pre-ordained our steps that prepares us to walk into His purpose according to what He has called us to be. Godfidence is the imperishable foundation for women to thrive spiritually and live productive lives despite what the world has given women to carry.

Charles Johnston
Communications Chair
Charles Johnston is an accomplished digital marketing expert with a passion for helping businesses grow and thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. As the founder and owner of HeartWired Digital Solutions, Charles brings over a decade of experience in digital marketing strategy, website design and development, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing to his clients.
In addition to his work at HeartWired Digital Solutions, Charles is an active member of the digital marketing community and a sought-after speaker on topics ranging from website design and development to social media marketing and SEO. He is committed to staying on the cutting edge of digital marketing best practices and regularly attends industry conferences and seminars to continue his education and expand his skill set. He also is a consultant, board chair, and advisor for several nonprofit organizations.
After being involved in the new Girls of Virtue website project and having the opportunity to witness firsthand the mission and heart of its founder. Charles felt compelled to continue his service on the Girls of Virtue board and be a part of the generational change that we are creating for the future generations.