The Team
At The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, the team’s value in serving the sickle cell community lies in their deep commitment to advocacy, representation, and impact. With empathy and purpose, they’ve worked to foster understanding and support for a community that has long been overlooked. Their work, which is rooted in service, stands in solidarity with patients, caregivers, and activists. By elevating the voices of those affected, and shining a light on both the challenges and the triumphs within the sickle cell journey, the team is helping to drive awareness, spark important conversations, and ultimately contribute to the movement toward better care, equity, and a cure.
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Meet the team.
Administration
The administrative team is the backbone of the foundation, ensuring smooth operations and supporting every department's success. Their attention to detail and dedication is imperative, and the day-to-day tasks that they handle, keep everything running efficiently. The work of our administrative team clears the way for the entire organization to place more focus on our warriors.
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Meet the administrative team.
Blaze Eppinger
Patient Advocate & Transition Coordinator
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"I love eating new food and binge-watching TV shows in my free time. I live with sickle cell disease."​
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Bronaugh Bridges
Development Director
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"My leisure time is spent reading about World War II history and listening to classical 1960s rock, jazz, and blues music."
Charlotte Moody
Front Desk Receptionist
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"I enjoy spending time with my family. Enjoy my social clubs, as well as attending church."
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Daphany Johnson-Person, DBA
Administration Director
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"I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family. I love food and traveling; my biggest passions are dancing"
Khadija Graham
Administrative Coordinator
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"I enjoy shopping, binge-watching my favorite shows, eating good cuisine, and traveling the world."​
Maria White Tillman
Marketing & Comm. Director
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"I enjoy decorating various spaces, running in half-marathon and 10K road races, and performing community service."
Edgar Robinson
Graphic Designer
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"I enjoy reading, working out, and going to football games"​​​
Amin Aleem
Accountant
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"I coach girls travel basketball and assist families with their genealogy."
Alexandra Phillips
Business Development Coordinator
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"I enjoy singing and acting. I also enjoy spending time with my family, friends and my two dogs."
Demya Kelly
Front Desk Receptionist
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"I enjoy dancing, listening to old school R&B, and spending time with my siblings."
Michael Thomas
Communications Specialist
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"I enjoy sports, live music, documentaries, and reading autobiographies"
Drew Covington
Executive Assistant
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"I like to rollerskate, collect vinyls, and build lego sets."
Malcolm Aguebor
Business Development Assistant​
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"I enjoy sports, music, and exotic cars."
Dhindsa Davis
Administrative Assistant​
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"I started my first business at 18 and have been building brands ever since. I'm a big dreamer, family-oriented and always thinking of the next great idea."
Programs
Whether it's the Community Health Workers serving those with sickle cell and their families in the rural parts of Georgia, coordinators assisting those in need of aid, lab techs that administer testing, or the camp director that works tirelessly to give sickle cell children an escape from the day to day life, the programs team is on the ground, serving the community in a variety of impactful ways. ​
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Meet the programs team.
Ezekiel Akintayo
Medical Laboratory Specialist
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"I love to read, listen to rock music and watch action movies."
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Jackie George
Advocacy & Empowerment
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"I enjoy gardening and listening to Gospel and Jazz."
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Jeanette Nu'Man
Operations Director
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"I love to repurpose wood furniture and other items. I enjoy reading, journaling, coloring and travel."
Krystle Stone
Community Health Worker, Augusta
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"I enjoy traveling, shopping, playing the Nintendo Switch, "
Kadeem Harrison
Camp New Light Director
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"I enjoy traveling, serving others, and spending time with family and friends."
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Keecilon Wright
Program Coordinator / Transition Specialist
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"I love being a wardrobe fashion stylist, taking walks in beautiful sceneries of nature, meditating, photography, and helping others."
Nelson McGhee, lll
Customer Service Coordinator
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"I love fashion. I also enjoy golfing and cooking."
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LaKita Ford
Administrative Assistant
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​"I love outdoors, never skip the ocean or dance floor, and when I'm not serving the community, I dream of owning the San Francisco 49ers"
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Carla Peterson
Community Health Worker, Savannah
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"I love arts and crafts, decorating, and creating natural facial products."​
Mosi King Aldridge
Community Health Worker, Columbus
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"I love to thrift and I love fishing. I also played the tuba in middle and high school."
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Jauquil Mason
Shikia Crane
Community Health Worker, Atlanta
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"I enjoy park walks & hikes, and binge watching TV shows, Also, fall is my favorite season."
Sunjori Chambers
Camp Program Coordinator
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"I have my own media and magazine company, where I share stories of artist from around the world."
Darron Jones
Outreach Educator
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"I especially enjoy fishing and camping. And while I am not a great dancer, I enjoy dancing."
Wellness
The Sickle Cell Sanctuary offers a comprehensive blend of holistic care options, traditional medical care, and continuous services, to meet the evolving needs of the community at large, not just those with sickle cell. The team consists of dedicated professionals that are ready to support your health journey. Find out more about the services offered at sicklecellsanctuary.com.​
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Meet the wellness team.
Qualateai Atanda
Chief Wellness Officer​
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"I am currently learning to speak Mandarin Chinese and enjoy visiting different nature trails for a nice walk or run."
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Dana Hill
Nurse Practicioner
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"I like traveling, reading, shopping, and spending time with family,"
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Travis Ramsey
Psychotherapist
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"I love vintage clothes. Don’t be surprised if you catch me in some, even at work!"
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Dr. Mahla Judge
Acupuncture Physician
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Tawanica Wolf
Medical Assistant
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​"Outside of work, I'm a proud mom and a freelance makeup artist with over 12 years of experience."​​​​
Sydnei Richardson
Registered Nurse (RN)
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Contrina Wilcox
Psychotherapist
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"Reading, being active in my church, resting, and watching movies all give me joy."​
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Dr. Anthony Onyegbula
Hematologist
Pearl Hickerson
Medical Assistant​
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"I love playing spades, monopoly, trying new recipes and no mercy uno."
Ursula Johnson
Registered Nurse (RN)
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"I love to travel, workout and eat amazing food"​​​​​
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Imani Green
Registered Nurse (RN)
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"I love traveling, shopping, friends & family, animals, and good food."
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Raven Martinez
Reflexologist
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"I’ve been to 5 Bonnaroo's and it’s the best experience I’ve had!"
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Tikia Almon
Office Manager
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"I am big on spending time with my family, especially my grandkid. I love shopping, and I love being of help to others."
Shereka Shaw
Psychotherapist
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"I am a sneakerhead and a member of the Beyhive."
Production
The value of the production team behind the groundbreaking TV show "Unveiling Sickle Cell - Beyond The Pain" cannot be overstated. Their dedication and creative vision are at the heart of a powerful project, designed to bring long-overdue attention to the sickle cell community. The show features interviews that highlight the lived experiences of patients, families, and advocates. The team is not just producing entertainment—they’re amplifying voices, building awareness, and inspiring action. For more information on "Unveiling Sickle Cell - Beyond The Pain", including how to watch, visit unveilingsicklecell.com​
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Meet the production team.
Sylvester Darnell
Co-Executive Producer, Unveiling Sickle Cell - Beyond The Pain
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"Time with my wife is my favorite pastime. I also like content creation and building my brand."​​​
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Pat St. Claire
Writer/Producer, Unveiling Sickle Cell - Beyond The Pain
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"My family and friends bring me joy! And I love Zumba, roller skating, sewing, and nature documentaries."​​​
Shelby Erdman
Communications Specialist
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​"I enjoy music, movies, books, yoga, and walking. I'm also learning to play golf."
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