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An Organization With Dedication and Passion

Who We Are

Victorious Student Living, Inc. (VSL) is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Nichole R. Jefferson, a former staff member at FAMU who saw the need to help students arriving at FAMU without a place to live. She knows that the desire to attend college is so great among some high school and transfer students that they leave home not knowing where they will sleep upon arriving in Tallahassee.

 

VSL currently focuses its resources on the homeless student population at neighboring colleges / universities as well as students throughout the nation.

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VSL currently provides rental assistance, food, clothing, book vouchers, mini refrigerators,  microwaves,  and personal care items,  to those students facing housing and food insecurity.

 

VSL serves this homeless student population  and students facing hardship by assisting them to become successful graduates. As a newly formed non-profit organization with a IRS tax exempt 501 (c)3 status, VSL strives to secure greatly needed funds to increase its ability to serve additional students. 

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Mission Statement

Victorious Student Living Inc.  (VSL), a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization, whose primary mission is to serve homeless college students by providing resources that will help eliminate housing and food insecurity integral to successful collegiate matriculation.

Nichole Jefferson

Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author, President Victorious People LLC, Ordained Evangelist.

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Nichole R. Jefferson is a licensed life coach and a motivational speaker.

 

She has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and a  bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in education from Florida A&M University. She, herself, is an accomplished career woman. She was employed by Florida A&M University for over 20 years in the College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. She has spent more than 20 years, passionately motivating and inspiring college students and individuals of all ages and backgrounds. She is a strong advocate for education and healthy life skills. She is currently the coordinator for academic support services.

 

She is the founder and Executive Director of Victorious Student Living, Inc., a nonprofit (501c 3) organization dedicated to serving homeless college students. She also started, My Brothers/Sisters Keepers, a support group for students with children.

One of her favorite quotes is “Focus on the Solution, Not the Problem, You increase your chances for Positive Results”.


In 2016, she started Victorious People LLC, a life coaching, motivational speaking, and empowerment establishment. With the purpose to further empower others and share the tools and strategies that can be applied to eliminate obstacles, gain clarity, problem solve, achieve greater levels of happiness, and have unlimited success.


She is the author of the book “More Than Enough” You Were Built for This. It is a candid look at her life’s experiences, that have allowed her to use her strength and knowledge, to help others recognize that no matter what difficulties they go through, they are able to rise above their circumstances, obtain victory in their lives, and gain understanding that they are more than enough.


One of her greatest joys are witnessing the happiness of others and celebrating her students and clients’ successes. Her greatest achievement and blessing continues to be the role of mother, wife and ordained evangelist.

Our Board of Directors

The Victorious Student Living Board of Directors is comprised of professionals and community members, who seek to make a difference in society. They assist those students who need shelter and help to attend local colleges and universities after they have arrived on campus.

  • Sharon Arradondo, M.Ed.

  • Mildred Brickler, DPT

  • Fran T. Close, PhD - Treasurer

  • Jessie Edwards, PhD

  • Jocelyn Hayden, MSW

  • June Hyatt, JD, PhD, BSN

  • Regina Hollis, B.S.- Secretary

  • Bridg’ette Israel, PhD

  • Michael Johnson, B.S. –Current FAMU student

  • Tera Waldo, M.Ed.

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