I am the kind of minister who knows that she is not perfect and resists being put on a pedestal. I believe that God wants us to be happy, and happiness can come only when we are not violating another. I am Christian. I am non-denominational. God would not let me rest until I accepted and claimed my call to ordained ministry.

My passions are reading, writing, speaking, and stretching beyond my limits. As founder of Sankofa Way, I used my passions to build an organization dedicated to providing safe space for all to explore, question, and change. In my first book, Your Neighbor Has AIDS, I offered practical guidance for the caregivers of people living with HIV/AIDS. This book has since become the foundation for workshops, trainings, and online resources. My upcoming book, A Call to Action: HIV/AIDS & You gives practical guidance on how to move past fear, judgment, and ignorance without abandoning your personal belief system.

My M.Div. is from Union Theological Seminary in New York. I have two years post-degree training in CPE, trauma, and domestic violence.

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