Shannon native, Teresa Fields Roberts, is an activist, volunteer community nurse, educational ambassador and a believer in Jesus Christ. In 2020, Roberts joined Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. In September 2023, she found Nu Omega Sigma Tupelo Alumnae Chapter. Profoundly impacting youths, Roberts guided 20+ 4-H’ers in earning Congressional Medals, the highest award bestowed on young Americans by the U.S. Congress, and was devoted to the publication of her daughter’s (Alivia) first book, Leaping into Your Destiny: For Rising 7th Graders.

Roberts’ activism began during youthhood while admiringly shadowing an aunt, Mrs. Lillie Bell Johnson, fighting for social justice – reflecting her laurels: Parent of the Year, Southern Poverty Law Center graduate, selection for Mississippi Women in the Lead, Eliza Pillars Nurse of the Year, NAACP Service Award, Life Saver Hero Award, Choose to Grow Mentor of the Year, Mississippi 4-H Outstanding Volunteer Leader of the Year. Roberts has two master’s degrees: Nursing (University of Southern Mississippi) and Public Administration (University of Mississippi). Roberts is married to Kenneth Roberts and they have three daughters. She’s a member of Whitehill Missionary Baptist Church where she teaches New Members’ class and serves on several ministries under the leadership of Rev. Jeffery Daniel.