BC App-25-06 - Staats, Nancy - BMRC, CDB - 4-14-25
BC App-25-06
City of Atlantic Beach
BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION
Date Submitted: April 13, 2025
First Choice: Board Member Review Committee
(BMRC)
Second Choice: Community Development Board (CDB)
Name: Nancy Staats
Address: 2038 Beach Avenue, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233
Cell Phone: 7326876199
District: District 1307
Please describe any employment experience relative to the board/committee you are applying for.
After college, medical school and residency, I worked full time as an anesthesiologist in Baltimore for 15 years, then in
New Jersey for 13 more years. During that time I not only gained clinical experience, but managerial and
administrative as well, in several capacities: first, as the clinical director of a 2-room surgery center in Towson
Maryland, then later as Director of Anesthesia for a large private anesthesia group (7 separate surgery centers). I was
involved in handling scheduling, certification, staffing and compliance for these centers. This has prepared me to
understand how to manage a business, in particular how to effectively manage people, especially during times of
potential conflict.
Please describe any board/committee experience relative to the board/committee you are applying for.
I was board chairman of Connecting Thru Music, a 501(c)3 non-profit that provided Music Therapy to children with
special needs, typically cognitive, physical and communicative difficulties. I called for meetings, applied for
documents, met with donors and generally handled much of the management aspects of the organization. I held that
position from 2018-2022, whereupon I stepped down as Chair but remained on the board. Later the next year, CTM
was absorbed by Cathedral Arts Project, who are ensuring that Music Therapy is still being provided to these very
deserving children.
I have been on the board or a member of several other groups, including Atlantic Beach Preservation and have also
attended numerous city council meetings on issues important to our city. I am passionate about preserving the
natural beauty and community vibrancy of Atlantic Beach.
Please describe any community involvement or volunteer experience relative to the board/committee you are
applying for.
My husband Peter and I have been members of ABCC since 2017, and we enjoy the many great amenities it provides
and have made some wonderful friendships.
In addition to my past work on CTM, I volunteer every Tuesday at Volunteers in Medicine, a clinic that provides free
health care to people who work at least 20 hours/week and whose income is below 250% of Federal Poverty Level.
This has been very rewarding, but also enlightening as the struggles of our neighbors are very evident.
I also am a member of several community groups, including Moms Demand Action (gun-safety advocacy group) and
the National Organization for Women, where I am VP of the Jacksonville chapter.
In addition, I've been a strong advocate for our community, getting to know many of our city's members over the past
7 years.
Please provide a brief explanation of your interest and your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this
board/committee.
Although a relatively new resident (2018) of Atlantic Beach, I fell in love immediately with this community, in
particular its lushness, community activities, dog-friendliness, vibrant downtown and welcoming neighborhoods. I am
very passionate about maintaining all these aspects of this wonderful city, while maintaining a positive and healthy
community. I believe my broad experience throughout my career and afterwards would provide strong problem-
solving skills and contribute to the committee in positive ways.
APPLICATION AGREEMENT
By signing (entering my name) below, I hereby certify that all statements made on this application and other
supplementary information are true and correct. Florida has a very broad public records law. I acknowledge that the
information on this application is subject to public disclosure.
Signature of Applicant: Donna L. Bartle for Nancy E. Staats, MD
Date of Signature: April 14, 2025