We are becoming

We are going to Ghana to learn a better way. 

As dear friends having served as community organizers, political strategists and non-profit managers in Florida, we both realized that our individual missions were actually part of a shared vision to create healing communities that address the generational pain inflicted on people’s minds and souls when they suffer under unfair systems of oppression. We have both seen what happens when political entities thrust broken and hurt individuals into fights for justice without tending to the whole person. We envision a different approach that will eventually materialize as a Faith, Healing and Justice Center. In order to make realize this vision, we want to learn from women who have done this work effectively. 

So we are going to Ghana. 

The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians located at Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra, Ghana is a prime example of what is possible when an affirming community is formed and holds space for those who are seeking healing. We are going to study there for a month to learn, listen and to “write the vision and make it plain” before returning to the United States and creating a place that is loving, healing and faith-centered with an eye towards social justice.

We love who we are; women that were gifted with this vision of healing. However, to fully realize all that is within us, we will have to journey into becoming . . . more. Deeper. Broader. Lighter. Not different, just more of our true selves. We look forward to the journey and we thank you all for supporting and coming along with us on this journey. 

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Sheena: I have been consistently devoted to connecting with people on a state, local, national and international level for over 15 years as a community organizer, public speaker, activist, trainer, and minister. Dedicated to more deeply studying God’s word, I’m discovering new and exciting ways to serve at the intersection of Faith, Healing and Justice.

Ana: I am a mission-driven health education and policy specialist with community organizing and program development experience. I specialize in trauma-informed interventions, resilience, anti- racism and social justice approaches to community health.