We have lived this story.

We are survivors and won't be silent.

Meet Nikki

I am Nikki Jones, the President of The Voices Foundation.

I like to think of myself as a dedicated registered nurse in the community. I am very proud to have been awarded Nurse of the Year in 2024 for my organization. When I am not working, I am raising my two children and focused on helping the victims of illegal alien crimes.

I have been honored to speak throughout the region with some of our highest elected officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis, to advocate for change and prevention efforts for these types of crimes. My hope is that these efforts will end these preventable crimes.

I founded The Voices Foundation because my 20 yr (ret.) veteran husband, Shane Jones, was killed by an illegal alien drinking/driving on his way home in November 2019. The illegal alien was the example of how the revolving door policies are failing our American/legal families.

When my tragedy occurred, Shane and I had just bought our forever home, a 6 month old, and a 2 year old. There were no resources to help me retain what my husband and I worked so hard for. I decided enough is enough and its time to rebuild and stabilize the victims and immediate households so the children do not have to suffer the long term consequences of these crimes.

Meet Alyssa

I am Alyssa Copeland, the Vice President of The Voices Foundation.

I am a seasoned registered nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience in direct patient care and a survivor of an illegal immigrant crime. I am a voice and support for victims and families of illegal immigrant crimes, fighting for the protection of my community.

I have been a registered nurse for over 10 years, starting with an internship in a trauma ER in Las Vegas, moving to bedside nursing at St Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida in 2015. I then transferred to preoperative nursing, and endoscopy nursing where I have been for the last 7-years of my career. I currently work at South Florida Baptist Hospital in my little community, Plant City.

I have dedicated my life to specializing in my field and being an advocate for my patients and their families. I have been married for 16 years to MSgt. Taj Copeland, who has been serving in the USAF for the last 15 years and we live with our 5 fur babies, two border collies, our dachshund and two cats, in Plant City, Florida.

Aside from goals of advancing my education and career, I aspire to be a voice of change in my community through this foundation.

Meet Melissa

I am Melissa Wallo, Executive Director of The Voices Foundation.

I bringmore than three decades of financial expertise, operational leadership, and community dedication to the Board of Directors of The Voices Foundation.

A retired MetLife professional with 18 years of service, I held roles as Statutory Accountant, Operations Manager, and Project Manager, and served two terms as President of the local Toastmasters club (achieving Distinguished Club status both years), President of the Women’s Business Network, Community Ambassador, business mentor for five years, and leader of the Volunteerism program, during which the campus delivered over 4,500 volunteer hours in just six weeks.

I earned an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration from Delaware Tech with high honors and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wesley College, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I was honored to serve on Wesley College’s Alumni Board, where I helped award scholarships to deserving students.

Earlier in my career, I held positions as an EMT, teacher, daycare owner, and handled insurance licensing and corporate filings for a law firm. Also, serving as Special Events Coordinator for Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, planning multiple successful fundraising events each year. Passionate about building stronger communities through sound stewardship and volunteer engagement, I am committed to advancing The Voices Foundation’s mission with strategic insight and hands-on dedication.