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Patricia Nalls Founder/Executive Director I founded The Womens Collective after several years of living in isolation about my own HIV diagnosis. I committed myself to finding, supporting and organizing women with HIV/AIDS. At first it was from my kitchen table, then from a community space and now from our offices on U Street with several integral programs for women living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS and families. It has been a wonderful journey yet also contains the memories and pain from losing many sisters along the way to this disease. Each day I recommit myself to this struggle and am energized by the work weve accomplished together, the direction we hope to go together and most importantly from the hope in the eyes of the women and families we see in our office. Click here to download Pats bio.
Margot Isaac Director of Programs I attempt to provide quality services to women and their families so that they will not have feelings of hopelessness and alienation as I experienced.
Tina Yu Care Management Program Coordinator The courage and strength I see in women everyday at TWC remind of the perseverance and beauty of the human spirit.
TBH Family-Centered Case Manager Karen C. Johnson Family-Centered Case Manager I must say that I have found a dream that I never thought I would be a part of. Working for TWC is not a job but a joy and I am proud and honored to be a part of it.
Robin Hickson Early Intervention Specialist I am very happy to be the first face and voice in implementing, monitoring and evaluating our early intervention program activities. Sabrina Heard Early Intervention Specialist The Womens Collective has helped me to become the very special woman that I am. I am fortunate to be able to assist other women to face some of the challenges around being HIV+. I love working at the Womens Collective because I believe that we can make a difference in the lives of the women that we serve. I welcome a chance to be a part of an organization that can actually make a difference.
Aleta Gross IN MEMORIAM Senior Outreach Specialist I am a 41 year old senior outreach specialist. I have been with The Womens Collective for eight years. I have meet a lot of great people being with the Collective. I started with the Coffee House eight years ago. Aleta passed on to a better place in June, 2002. She is greatly missed. Deshantra Moore Mental Health Therapist We all have a part to play in this orchestra called life, and I am truly blessed and greatful for the opportunity to utilize the instrument that God gave me. Diane Jones Clinical Supervisor My work at The Womens Collective is a perfect example of my work life crossing over my lifes work. I am so humbled by the level of sharing and trust that happens here.
Farah Nageer-Kanthor Prevention Program Director I look forward to the opportunity to learn from and grow with The Womens Collective community as well as contribute to its commitment to making a difference in the area of womens health and HIV.
Tammy Otero-Pams Prevention Case Manager Working here gives me the opportunity to share with other women what was given to me-hope, compassion, love, and acceptance.
June Pollydore CDC Program Coordinator As an Outreach/HIV Counselor for our rapid testing program I am proud to be working for The Womens Collective. Whenever you walk through our doors there is always a warm welcome that awaits you. I am blessed to be out in the community testing and counseling my sisters. Myra Witherspoon HIV Tester/Outreach I look forward to working with the women here at TWC, knowing it will greatly add to the information I already have about HIV prevention, so I may better help others. Maureen Leak HIV Tester/Outreach Roshah Dejean AmeriCorps Member I was blessed to be selected as an Americorps member, but more so when I started working at The Women's Collective. When I come to the office, I am greeted by warm, welcoming, beautiful, intelligent, strong, and dedicated women who truly believe in providing quality services to everyone, especially woman, that walk through our doors. I learn something new everyday and I will continue to gain and share knowledge with others during my year.
Tserha Gebreamlak Prevention Program Associate My name is Tserha Gebreamlak, I have been part of The Womens Collective since 1997 by attending the Coffee House meetings, writing and art therapy workshops and most importantly the Fighting for Our Lives workshop. The Womens Collective is the most pleasant place to work. I am so glad to be part of the staff.
Abby Charles PROSPER! Program Coordinator Strength, beauty, serenity and vitality are just a few of the words to describe the women I have met in my time here at The Womens collective. It is such an honor and pleasure to be surrounded by such women of purpose who are committed to the health and well being of themselves, their families and their spiritual sisters. I look forward to working to enhance the lives of women who turn to the Womens Collective for a shoulder of support.
TBH PROSPER! Program Associate
Vicki Ferguson Complementary Care Coodinator In 2003 we initiated a brief volunteer offering of seated and full-body massage. It was so well received that we have been able to expand. Today we are funded to provide acupuncture in addition to massage services. Monthly health care education topics are included to empower clients with new strategies for self care. It is an honor and my pleasure to be of service to the TWC community of staff and client families.
Tessler Stromberg Acupuncturist Acupuncturist at TWC committed to providing body/mind/spirit medicine. Alive and Awake! Phronie Jackson Massage Therapist It is truly an honor to touch the clients here with my gifts and talents. I ask the creator to continue to bless The Women's Collective to stand warm and strong in support of positive women and families.
Ann Ragland Volunteer Coordinator After retiring, I had the choice of staying home, taking up a second career or becoming a volunteer for an organization that I believe in. I decided on the latter at The Womens Collective. Though the position of volunteer coordinator does not provide any financial compensation, working with the phenomenal women here has left an indelible impression on my life and the rewards of being here leave me far richer and much more fulfilled than money ever could.
TBH HR/Office Manager
Sherene Ellerbe Accountant It's an honor to be among such goal oriented, professional and dedicated women. The atmosphere here at The Womens Collective is like no other; I feel like a member of an extended family. Its a blessing to be a staff member of an organization with such a powerful mission.
Cathleen Maine Development Director I have long admired the strength of the women I have met at The Womens Collective; staff, women who seek our services and other women who are our advocates and supporters. I have never worked in an organization that so honors diversity and encourages triumph daily in the face of adversity.