❙ Small Group Facilitators

❙  David Underwood 

❙  Ayh’Anna Nelson 

❙  Kia Sweeney

Kia Sweeney is a native of Detroit, and a proud Cass Tech graduate. She attended the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor for undergraduate and graduate studies. She received a Bachelors of Science in Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science, a Masters in Social Work in Interpersonal Practice with Children, Youth and Families and a Masters in Public Health is in Health Behavior and Health Education. She has several years of experience as a Social Worker, Therapist, Program Director and Health Educator. She is now a 4th year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine, where she is deciding between Family Medicine or Psychiatry. She has a love for family, people and dancing. Her faith and genuine gratitude keeps her grounded. Her goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of others while helping them to achieve their health goals.  ■

❙  Deb Stewart Anderson

Community educator and environmental justice advocate with over 15 years of experience in adult education, health equity, and community-based research. Skilled in instructional design, participatory research methods, and coalition building. Committed to advancing zero waste initiatives, circular economy infrastructure, and sustainable community health in Detroit through applied research, program development, and collaborative engagement. As a Certified Health Care Worker, she actively serves residents across the Detroit area.  ■

 

❙  Farah Yusuf

❙  Patricia Quagliaw

❙  Tamika Davis