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Streaming Live February 26th @ 11am
What Is Minds Matter DC?
Minds Matter DC is in partnership with the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library of Howard University. This event is supported by funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health under cooperative agreement number UG4LM013729 at the University of Iowa, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.
The event includes a 1-day virtual workshop with a series of six mental health-related virtual sessions and the execution of a targeted social media strategy to educate and empower African-American women on mental health.
Virtual Schedule
Saturday February 26th @ 11am
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About Event Speakers
Larissa Gilmer
Community Engagement ManagerLarissa has a heart for people and creating meaningful, long lasting relationships. She meets no strangers and loves being a safe haven and listening ear to all. Being a former high school teacher has contributed to her love to reach people and make an impact. Larissa had the opportunity to be a volunteer for the All of Us Journey tour and fell in love with the idea of improving medical research tailored to each unique individual. Joining the All of Us team has created another avenue to educate, impact, and form relationships within the various people from many backgrounds. On her down time, you will find her spending time and making memories with her loved ones.
Larissa Gilmer
Community Engagement Manager | All Of Us Research
Sherrell Moore Tucker
Owner | MindBody FAITHSherrell is the creator of MindBody FAITH. An approach to wellness that bridges the gap between science and faith while exploring holistic tools and techniques for health and healing. One of those tools is Faith & Flow Yoga®. A yoga practice that teaches people how to use their faith, body, and breath to raise their level of consciousness, reconnect with God, and themselves on a deeper mental, spiritual, and physical level. She also created Sisters Who Meditate® as an international movement designed to educate and support women who want to cultivate a spiritual practice and discipline utilizing Christian meditation and prayer to deepen their relationship with God. She is registered with the National Yoga Alliance and Holy Yoga. Her specialties, background, and studies include Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa flow-style yoga, Yin yoga, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Restorative Yoga for Race Based Traumatic Stress Injury, Holy Yoga, Mindfulness and Christian meditation. She is also CPR certified, Mental Health First Aid certified, and certified in natural and holistic health through Trinity School of Natural Health.
Sherrell Moore Tucker
Owner | MindBody FAITH
Breana Turner
Founder | Sisters With AmbitionBreana Turner is a multifaceted woman who has a passion for empowering women. She is the founder of Sisters with Ambition, a mentoring and confidence cultivating program for middle and high school young women. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Breana understands the importance of “Service to All Mankind.” Breana often uses her platform and voice to bring awareness to the importance of women’s health and empowerment. Over the last year, she has spoken to women on the importance of empowerment through exercising, the impact of the Superwoman Complex on Black women’s health and being resilient and overcoming challenges. She is a 2021 Master of Public Health graduate from Virginia Tech and is a Certified Health Education Specialist. Breana also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from George Mason University. Currently, Breana is a full time PhD student studying Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health at Virginia Tech, where she is pursuing a concentration in public health implementation sciences. Ultimately, she continuously aspires to advocate for women’s health, advance health equity, and uplift and empower others.
Breana Turner
Founder | Sisters With Ambition
Chanelle Andrews
International Board Certified Lactation ConsultantChanelle Andrews is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and educator hailing from Camden, New Jersey, USA. She is, at her core, an avid supporter of parents and communities. Chanelle, or Chelly as she is affectionately known, has a passion for the “aha!” moments and providing people with the education and information they need to make the best decisions for their families and their goals. Chelly spends her time volunteering for local community breastfeeding organizations, counseling families about breast and chest-feeding, and studying for her upcoming IBLCE exam. Her Bachelor of Science degrees in education and writing arts come in handy, particularly when she engages in building a strong foundation for individuals, community organizations, and professional organizations to succeed. When not changing the landscape of lactation, Chanelle can be found baking cookies & pastries in her cozy kitchen, parenting her tiny humans, and exploring new flavors by supporting local restaurants with her husband.
Chanelle Andrews
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Amber Arrington
Fitness InstructorAmber Arrington is a health and lifestyle coach specializing in helping men and women create healthy habits that support their values, promote wellness, and increase their quality of life. Her mantra is: Activate Your Health, Amplify Your Life and she empowers clients to AMPLIFY by sharing strategies to help them: Eat Better, Workout Bigger, and Live Bolder! Amber has a creative coaching style that makes clients feel comfortable and daring, while overcoming negative thoughts and ideology related to poor body image, low quality foods, and minimal movement. Amber is a Certified Health Education Specialist and Group Fitness Instructor for HIIT workouts, Zumba, Hip Hop Dance Fitness and Xtreme Hip Hop Step and teaches these classes online, outdoors, and in gyms. Her health coaching clients and fitness students have lost hundreds of pounds and gained more clarity, confidence and consistency by Amplifying with Amber! Get connected to free health and fitness resources by visiting www.amplifywithamber.com for more information.
Amber Arrington
Fitness Instructor
Ashley D. Koranteng, MPH
Division Health Specialist for Manassas Park City SchoolsAshley D. Koranteng, MPH is a Loudoun County, VA native who is passionate about educating and inspiring the next generation! She graduated from George Mason University’s Honors College in May of 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Community Health. She continued her education there and graduated with her Master of Public Health, Community Health Promotion in May of 2021. At just 24 years old, she has owned and founded 2 businesses, Rise and Thrive Inc. and AK Learning Institute LLC. Her girls mentorship organization, Rise and Thrive Inc. was awarded a Commonwealth of Virginia - House Resolution commending her on the organization’s impact on young women during the pandemic. Career wise - Ashley is the Division Health Specialist for Manassas Park City Schools and heads the public health efforts there. Before Ashley worked in public health, she worked as a licensed middle school math teacher. Her love of educating and inspiring reaches outside of her daily work schedule though, because she is also a youth girls basketball head coach and believes in creating ways to help young ladies stay active! In Ashley’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family, listening to music, exercising, and trying new allergy-friendly foods (since she is allergic to quite a few foods)!
Ashley D. Koranteng, MPH
Division Health Specialist for Manassas Park City Schools
Dr. Marcea Burnette Whitaker, MD
PhysicianDr. Marcea Burnette Whitaker, MD is a Physician, Life Coach and Founder and CEO of In Full Bloom Health and Life Coaching and Women Ready to Move Academy. Dr. Marcea has been recognized by USA Today as a Top Entrepreneur to Watch and has also been featured in Courageous Woman and Columbia Inspired Magazines. She is also the proud recipient of the GroundBreaker Milestone Achievement Award presented by Dr. Sonja Stribling, the #1 Life and Business Strategist for Women! After practicing medicine for over 25 years and being active in public health, Dr. Marcea fully appreciates the role the mind plays in life and in health. As Your Destiny Life Coach, she helps professional women, who feel trapped in their personal prison of life, break free and finally live life without limits. Dr. Marcea is truly uniquely qualified, drawing from her multiple experiences as a physician, life coach, women’s conference speaker, mother and former Pastor’s wife, to encourage and equip women who are Ready to Move! Through the Women Ready to Move Academy, Dr. Marcea helps women discover who they are, decide what they want and deliver on their destiny!
Dr. Marcea Burnette Whitaker, MD
Physician
Danyelle Mcmillan
Graduate Student | Healthcare ManagementHello, my name is Danyelle McMillan. I am an alumni of Clark Atlanta University class of 2019 with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Administration. I am currently a graduate student in a MBA degree program (Healthcare Management). I work for the federal government in the healthcare sector caring for decorated veterans. My hope is to share my knowledge and empower women of color to achieve greater success/support.
Danyelle McMillan
Graduate Student | Healthcare Management
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