Jasmine R. Holmes, MD, MPH
Executive Director
I identify as: Black Woman, Creative, Healer
Favorite karaoke song: Sail by AWOLNATION (seriously, blame it on my AD[H]D)
MBTI Personality Type: INFP
Dr. Jasmine R. Holmes is a pediatrician native to New Orleans, LA. Her ongoing journey as a Black woman sprouting from impoverished city-youth into the field of medicine provides a humble perspective that continues to drives her ambitions. The product of a loving village, she is deeply appreciative of the redeeming potential of early educational interventions, social support systems, and longitudinal mentorships. Her inspiration to form WGEWT grew from an effort to combine public health, community wellness, & early education into an organized collective effort for community benefit. She is a proud alumna of Xavier University of Louisiana, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Dr. Melinda Williams, DrPH, MPH
Chief Operating Officer
I identify as: Mother, Researcher, Confidante
Favorite karaoke song: Don’t Stop Believing by Journey
MBTI Personality Type: INFP
Dr. Melinda Williams is the Chief Operating Officer of WGEWT. In this role, she aids Dr. Holmes in developing and implementing plans for WGEWT as well as making sure all goals of WGEWT come to fruition. Dr. Williams is a trained clinical researcher and epidemiologist; she has collaborated with Louisiana State University, Tougaloo College and Tulane University on various research assignments focusing on health literacy, community wellness, chronic disease outcomes and social determinants of health, just to name a few. She is a New Orleans native and a proud HBCU Alumna.
Ms. Jade Fleury, BA
Chief Information Officer, Director of Social Engagement
I identify as: Black Woman, Educator, Wonderer
Favorite karaoke song: Under Pressure by Queen and Ain’t Nobody by Chaka Khan
MBTI Personality Type: INFJ
Ms. Jade Fleury is the Chief Information Officer and Director of Social Engagement of WGEWT, where she facilitates planning & executing community events and aids in developing culturally-relevant, socially-engaging local programs. As a native New Orleanian and math educator, Jade is passionate about helping youth develop into confident problem solvers who think critically and live authentically. In her current professional role as a math content leader, Jade works alongside local teachers & school leaders to support math instruction. In her spare time, Jade enjoys spending time with her family—particular her four nephews—as well game nights with friends, reading & watching fantasy, and of course, solving math problems.
Ms. Courtney Cola, MBA
Chief Marketing Officer
Favorite karaoke song: Just a Friend 2002 by Mario
MBTI Personality Type: INTJ
Ms. Courtney Cola is the Chief Marketing Officer of WGEWT where she is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of all marketing and advertising initiatives. She also works as Associate Director of Marketing at Bragg Live Foods. A native of New Orleans, she is proud to use her experience in public relations to help grow her hometown.
Ms. Sydnie Carter, BA
Chief Financial Officer
I identify as: Philomath, Empath, Caregiver
Favorite karaoke song: Wanna Be by Spice Girls
MBTI Personality Type: INFP
Sydnie can’t wait to tell you more about herself, but after all she is an introvert! Check back for an update soon.
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Based in New Orleans, LA