Dana Williams is a Founder and Executive Director of The Community Wellness Project (CWP). She has been in the field of HIV/AIDS/STDS since 1987 and has an established history in providing Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) to community based and AIDS service organizations as well as state and local health departments around the country. As a public health consultant, she has extensive experience in writing, developing, implementing and evaluating many HIV/AIDS/STD programs and training curriculums including; Prevention Case Management, Effective-Street and Community Outreach strategies, and Community Mobilization.

Ms. Williams has years of experience in managing Federally Funded grants and contracts and continues to serve as a national training partner for the Center for Disease Control, the Office of Minority Health and the Office of Women's Health. Ms. Williams is a master-level trainer for the American Red Cross HIV/AIDS Instructor Course in both the African American and Fundamentals programs and is considered a lead trainer for the Centers for Disease Control Capacity Building Assistance Branch (CBB) for their Evidence Based Interventions (EBI’s).  They are: Popular Opinion Leader (POL), Sisters Informing Sisters about Topics on AIDS (SISTA), Real AIDS Prevention Project (RAPP), Defend Yourself (d-Up!), Women Involved in Life Learning from Other Women (WILLOW), Focus on Youth + ImPACT, (FOY) (NIA), A Program of Purpose, (VOICES/VOCES), Video Opportunities for Innovative Condom Education & Safer Sex, (SIHLE), Sisters Informing, Healing, Living, and Empowering, Fundamentals of HIV, CRCS and CTRS as well as serving as an advisor to the CDC  Diffusion Team Members, Training and Development Team Members and other CDC Service Providers.  Under Dana’s Executive Director guidance, CWP has an established history in the community, nationally and internationally including the implementation of SISTA abroad in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2009 under the National Alliance of State & Technical AIDS Directors (NASTAD) as well as traveling to Grand Anse, Grenada for the Caribbean Coalition of National AIDS Programme Coordinators (CCNPPC).  Dana’s implementation of SISTA also includes “SISTA for Caribbean Women of St. Kitts” in 2010 with the Caribbean HIV & AIDS Alliance.  Dana Williams has served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, for over 15 year and has officiated on many local and national advisory boards.

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Mr. Burgos, one of the founders of The Community Wellness Project and currently serves as the Director of Outreach Services. Mr. Burgos is an HIV/AIDS prevention education specialist who is nationally certified by the American Red Cross as an African American/Hispanic Instructor, and has extensive Substance Abuse counseling experience. Mr. Burgos also has widespread experience and expertise in providing capacity building assistance to Substance Abuse treatment providers and HIV Substance Abuse prevention education in both Spanish and English. Mr. Burgos has assisted in designing, implementing and facilitating workshops, seminars, various support groups, educational trainings on HIV/AIDS and or HIV/Drug Education with particular regard to Substance Users/Abusers, high risk heterosexuals, people living with HIV/AIDS, youth, men who have sex with men (MSM) and incarcerated or recently released men and women in communities of color. Additionally, Mr. Burgos has received skills building certificates in Substance Abuse Counseling. He is also a Recognized Associates Substance Abuse Counselor (R.A.S.A.C. I and II), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (C.S.A.C.) ready from the Missouri Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board (M.S.A.C.C.B). Mr. Burgos is a Certified HIV/AIDS Rapid Testing Method and referrals Counselor and certified phlebotomist and Partner Solicitation.

Ms. Timika Edwards is an Intervention Specialist for the Community Wellness Project. She joined this organization in November 2010. Ms. Edwards brings counseling and prevention experiences in both non-profit and for-profit companies and organizations to the organization with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Psychology, a Master's of Arts Degree in Counseling, as well as a certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Previously, Ms. Edwards has assisted in designing, implementing and facilitating workshops, seminars, various support groups for individuals affected or infected by HIV/AIDS, high risk heterosexuals, people living with HIV/AIDS, youth, and men who have sex with men (MSM) as well as other social issues including cultural differences and communication skills. Additionally, Ms. Edwards has facilitated and co-facilitated CDC programs including Sisters Informing Sisters about Topics on AIDS (SISTA) and Real AIDS Prevention Program (RAPP).

Ms. Edwards has just returned to the Saint Louis area, where she calls home. Her immediate plans are to complete her Ph.D. and continue to use her counseling skills and experience for the good of the community. She enjoys activities such as reading, movies, volunteering with youth, spending time with her friends and family, and traveling. As a compassionate individual, with numerous qualifications, such as working well with a diverse group of people, research, speaking and presenting abilities, and leadership experience, Ms. Edwards readily and enthusiastically joins The Community Wellness Project.

Mr. Kevin Bailey is an Intervention Specialist for the Community Wellnes Project. He joined the organization in November of 2010. Mr. Bailey comes from companies and educational entities such as BJC HealthCare, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Covidien, & the St. Louis Public Schools. Mr. Bailey also brings over eight years of community service experience with a Bachelors of Art in Drama, Speech and Communications. He also has experience in non-profit companies and organizations.

His immediate educational plans are to obtain an M.A. in Non-Profit Management from Washington University. Mr. Bailey's life's goals are to continue being an asset to his family, friends, fraternity, church, and community. Kevin is the proud parent of a nine year old son. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing cards, and reading. His life motto is: "Whatever you're looking for is looking for you."

As a self-motivated purpose driven individual Mr. Bailey is an excellent fit for the Community Wellness Project.

Mr. Charles L. Fields Jr. is the Financial Manager for the Community Wellness Project. He joined this prestigious organization in September 2006 coming from such major companies as BJC HealthCare and KSDK News Channel 5. Mr. Fields brings over 12 years of Accounting Experience to the organization with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Accounting and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Also, he has experience in both non-profit and for-profit companies and organizations. His immediate plans are to obtain a CPA and continue to use his skills and experience for the good of the community. Charles is a happily married and plans on starting a family with his wife soon. He enjoys activities such as working out, reading, science fiction movies and traveling. As a self motivated individual, with numerous qualifications, such as working well with people, writing and speaking abilities, and leadership / management experience, Mr. Fields is a perfect fit for The Community Wellness Project.

Delphia A. Johnson is the Office Manager for The Community Wellness Project. A St. Louis native, Delphia worked with two of the largest public relations firms in Chicago for over 20 years as an Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator. Delphia has also worked with other community-based organization during her tenure as well serving as course registrar for a real estate institute servicing real estate investors and syndicates nationwide.

A seasoned veteran of the administrative arena, Delphia's vast experience varies from desktop publishing, new business development, client management, shorthand transcription as well as website design and development. As Office Manager of The Community Wellness Project, Delphia's administrative expertise is instrumental in the assistance of outreach efforts, coordination of master trainers travel logistics, certification mailings as well as all administrative responsibilities for The Community Wellness Project. Delphia is exceptionally computer literate affording her the ability to meet the multi-faceted demand as Office Manager. Additionally, Delphia has been the recipient of the Employee of the Year and Shorthand Proficient Awards. Delphia is a graduate of Robert Morris College Business School of Illinois.