Chelisa Y. Kirkland currently serves as the Affordable Housing Coordinator for Leon County Government since April 2023. Prior to this role, Chelisa Y. Kirkland worked at the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for eleven years, holding several positions including Deputy Bureau Chief, Financial Examiner Analyst Supervisor, Investigator Supervisor, and Investigator Specialist II. Chelisa Y. Kirkland's educational background includes studies at Everest University-South Orlando.