Founder

Born in Durham, North Carolina, I attended Chown College (currently Chowan University). I recieved my Assosiate of Science degree in 1982. I attended North Carolina Central University, where I graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Science. Further studies in HIV/AIDS were done at Florida Community College at Jacksonville and the University of Florida where I received my certification in HIV/AIDS counseling and phlebotomy respectively. In 2007 received Masters Degree in Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University. Seeking to enter a Doctoratal Program Georgia State University 2009.

Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s the United States was just beginning to acknowledge that human immunodeficiency virus was not just a homosexual disease, but a disease that kills all. Men, women, children, straight, gay, and lesbians. It took the deaths of famous people to draw attention to how this disease has no respect of person. I remember hearing about Rock Hudson’s illness and later death that shook America. His death as sad as it had been, was a blessing to many. It made the people of this country stand up and take more interest in this disease and placed funding, and research in combating it. Black America woke up when basketball great Magic Johnson disclosed his HIV status. While growing up, several of my friends had become infected or died. I wanted to help do my part in educating the community of this dreadful disease. With God’s Grace and Mercies, I am here today. God has brought me to this point in my life and has kept his hand on me and focused on what I should do and has provided all that I need to help. I'm in my purpose.

I had my first experience in HIV/AIDS in Jacksonville Florida where I was an Outreach Worker. In the early 90’s, Jacksonville was ranking third in the top cities with the number of HIV cases reported. As an Outreach Worker I had hands on experience with infected and affected people. There I had counseled and tested thousands. I was touched when an 18 year old youth came to me for a test. He was diagnosed with AIDS. His T-cell count was below 200 and he had no knowledge of the disease. It was then when I started “Someone Cares”.

“Someone Cares” promises to continue to fight against HIV/AIDS through educational and prevention programs, rendering confidential, caring, and quality service. We are asking everyone to join the fight and help save a life. .

God Bless!