My ABIPA Story

JéWana Grier-McEachin
Executive Director

My first interaction with ABIPA was in 2007 as a result of me partnering with them to fund  access to swimming lessons at the YWCA for the children enrolled in the Fit 4 Life after school program I founded at my church. In 2008 I was hired as a Program Manager and in 2012 I transitioned into the Executive Director. With  25 years of business management experience, I take pride  in having the opportunity to live my life with passion and  purpose to support my community. My greatest joy comes in knowing that I have the opportunity to utilize the strengths of my organization to support community  and team members in a holistic fashion to find balance and success in their physical, mental, financial and social health.  I have innately and intentionally embodied the mantra of my alma mater Oakwood University, “Enter to Learn. Depart to Serve.”

Kelly White, MHE, MPH

Health Education Program Manager

My ABIPA story starts with the Annual Men’s Prostate Health event where I started out as a volunteer phlebotomist. I assisted with the events over the last few years which allowed me to see what community work was truly all about. During this time I was a student working on my BA in Health Sciences, and eventually went on to obtain a Master’s in Public Health and also Health Education. During my internship, I had yet another opportunity to dive a little deeper into what ABIPA was all about when I had the chance to work alongside of the amazing Community Service Connectors. I am grateful to have now joined the team, and look forward to serving the community I grew up in.

 

Yvette Jives, MSW, LPN

Health Education Program Manager

 

 

Jennifer Poore, BSW, CNA, CHW
Social Worker,
Community Health Worker

I started volunteering with ABIPA after I was able to host the Sistas Class through WNCAP in their office space on the Block. I was able to join the team in 2013 as a Community Service Navigator. After raising my 3 children and 3 grandchildren, the team at ABIPA encouraged me and have supported me in continuing my education. I am now finishing my senior year as a Social Work Major. 

Charlsie Sweat

Community Health Worker 

In 2017 I was introduced to what was then called the Pop Up Markets in the community. I started volunteering to pack and distribute boxes and the different locations. In 2018  I was brought face to face with a young lady, Jennifer Pooré, I had worked with as a CNA years ago, not knowing that it would bring me to ABIPA one of the most caring group of women . Now I am a part of this group of young women to reach further into the community. We are here to serve. Be Blessed.

Photo Credit: Red Angel Photography