Research is an active, thorough, and systematic
process of inquiry aimed at discovering, assessing, and interpreting facts
related to a specific question. This intellectual investigation produces
greater knowledge of events, behaviors, theories, and laws and makes solutions
and practical applications possible.
Our Corporate Philosophy
FAITH
COMMITMENT
EXCELLENCE
TIMELINESS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Conducted statewide focus groups for the Missouri Health
Department to assess the perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes of African American women regarding their health issues. (1999 to 2000)
Conducted
a survey of the staff and clients of 7 Federal Community Health Centers to
assess their felt needs. Designed and managed the We Care About Your Care campaign in the State of Missouri. (2001 to
2003)
Designed
and evaluated the impact of an influenza immunization intervention that focused
on Black seniors in Missouri. (2001 to 2003)
Capacity
Building Support and Services to Communities and Organizations (2001 to
present)
Planned
and managed a six county community health assessment and survey of 48 Black
communities in Southeast Missouri. (2003 to 2005)
Served
as the official health program planner and evaluator for the Student National
Medical Association programs that are conducted nationally. (2004 to 2006)
Conducted
a statewide stakeholder assessment in Virginia that focused on preventing
colorectal cancer, and collected data from community based health centers and
clinics that led to the creation of a cancer education and screening directory
for underserved and uninsured residents (2004 to 2007)
Designed
and currently implement two HIV/STI risk reduction interventions (P.E.A.R.L.S. and J.E.W.E.L.S.) that focuses on Black and Latina girls and young
women aged 9 to 24. (2004 to present)
Designed
and currently implemented an HIV risk intervention for adolescent Black and
Latino males entitled (G.E.M.S.S. ). (2007 to present)
Established
a Youth Opportunities Network (YONET)
to help build capacity of community and faith based organizations in Northern
Illinois and North Carolina to meet the health and social needs of youths in
African American and Latino communities. (2006 to present)
Conducted community wide
health needs assessments in fourcommunities in
Suburban Cook County, IL. (2005 to 2007)
Conducted a comprehensive
assessment of health care access needs in North St. Louis (2008)
Program
Evaluation activities for Indian Health Services (2008 to present)
Program
Evaluation technical assistance and support for OWH (2008 to present)
