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Location: AC.2.A.2.6.6

Dr. Anne Richardson Gayles-Felton is a distinguished educator and scholar who dedicated her life to advancing education at Florida A&M University. A native of Georgia, she built a remarkable career spanning more than four decades at FAMU, where she served as a professor of secondary education, department chair, and mentor to countless students.

Throughout her career, Dr. Gayles-Felton taught at multiple academic levels and played a key role in shaping teacher education programs, while also contributing to research, writing, and curriculum development. Her legacy is marked by her commitment to improving educational opportunities and supporting future educators, including the establishment of scholarships to assist students pursuing teaching careers.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/famu-news/2023/06/01/dr-anne-gayles-felton-to-celebrate-100-years-old-at-famu-gala/70269827007/

Location: AC.1.B.1.6.3

Dr. Alexander Dumas “A.D.” Brickler (1929–2023) was a pioneering physician and respected obstetrician whose decades-long career had a lasting impact on the Tallahassee community. A graduate of Howard University and Meharry Medical College, Brickler began practicing medicine during segregation and became one of the Black physicians who helped integrate local healthcare systems.
Throughout his career, Dr. Brickler delivered more than 30,000 babies and was widely known for his compassion, professionalism, and dedication to equitable care. He worked extensively at the Florida A&M University Hospital and later at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where a women’s pavilion was named in his honor.
In addition to his clinical work, Brickler served as a mentor to generations of medical professionals and remained committed to patient care well into his later years. His legacy endures through the thousands of families he served and his contributions to advancing healthcare in Tallahassee.