Board of Directors
Dr. Junaid Ahmed, MD
Secretary
Dr. Junaid Ahmed is a graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska and completed a residency in internal medicine at Loyola University Medical Center. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and is a member of the American College of Cardiology – Sports Cardiology and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Junaid’s nationwide practice, Cardiac Vision, is focused on providing on site cardiology services with no fees.
A former competitive athlete, Dr. Junaid now serves as the cardiologist for University of North Florida and the nearby universities. He ensures athletes of all abilities receive appropriate cardiovascular evaluation and the training guidance needed to enable them to compete safely and at their highest ability.
Wassia Khaja Ahmed, MD
President
Wassia Khaja Ahmed is a board certified ophthalmologist, specializing in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Khaja Ahmed has been in practice for over 5 years and has performed over 4,000 surgeries. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Chicago Ophthalmology Society in addition to having a number of ophthalmology research publications.
William (Billy) Pernell IV,
Treasurer
Billy Pernell is a Navy combat veteran serving as Air Traffic Controller Specialist and Security Reaction Force instructor in the Middle East. Afterwards, he was stationed at N.A.S. Jacksonville before separating from the military. Billy received his undergraduate degree at East Carolina University and obtained a Masters of Public Administration degree from Liberty University specializing in Business and Government Policy. Billy worked two years in sales and account management for the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise and self-published his book titled, Challenge Accepted.