Who We Are
About Us
Founded in 2019, the Caribbean Health & Wellness Foundation (CHWF) is a volunteer based 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of New York state. CHWF was established to provide healthcare services to underserved communities in the Caribbean where access to quality health care is limited. Improving access to care is important for preventing and managing non-communicable diseases, reducing unnecessary disability and premature death, and achieving health equity for all.
Mission
To improve the health and wellness of individuals living in underserved communities in the Caribbean.
We accomplish this by:
- A volunteer workforce comprised of healthcare professionals and support personnel.
- Providing preventive healthcare services and community health education at no cost.
- Integrating evidence-based clinical strategies in community settings.
- Targeting resources to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve.
- Working with local health care providers on community health initiatives to foster sustainability.
- Establishing and maintaining partnerships, collaborations and strategic alliances.
Project Health ensures that cost isn’t a barrier to important preventive services. Our free health screenings can help identify health concerns or risk factors for individuals who don’t have access to care otherwise. Life threatening chronic illnesses such as Diabetes and Hypertension can be treated very effectively when identified early. This helps to improve a participants health status and well-being, as well as reducing costs for both the patient and the healthcare delivery system”.
– Dr. Latanya Bather, DNP, RN
Executive Director
The core of CHWF’s work is provided by volunteer doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, fitness coaches, and professional support personnel. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide preventive health screenings, health risk assessments, disease management and health promotion education to individuals and communities.
Together we aim to cultivate a culture of health and wellness, thus shaping healthier communities in the Caribbean.
Impact
“Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch.” – Leon Brown
Inspire
“Serving and attempting to inspire others is a responsibility, not a choice.” – Bill Courtney
Educate
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
Board of Directors
Ashton Douglas
Ashton Douglas
Education: B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering with a minor in Supply Chain Management from Marquette University
M.S. Computer Science from Texas Women’s University
Hobbies: Tutoring math, reading, real estate, traveling and volunteer work
Favorite Subject: Math and Science
Favorite Quote: “The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
Why CHWF? After tutoring students from middle to upper class families for over 7 years, it dawned on me how unaffordable tutoring really is for those who need it the most. Most of my students used my services to get them ahead of their peers in all their classes instead of them needing me to increase their grade or for understanding. At that moment the idea for CHWF came to me. I thought about the students from lower economic families and how they cannot afford the tutoring they need to pass the class and decided I wanted to make a difference and provide all students with the tutoring they need to help them be successful no matter their future ambitions.
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Arielle Caldwell
Arielle Caldwell
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication
Hobbies: Creating, Organizing, Writing, Music
Favorite Subject: Women and Gender Studies
Favorite Quote: God is within her, she will not fail. Psalm 46:5
Why CHWF?: I believe that CHWF has a clear vision and as a young adult, not only can I lend a helping hand, but I hold a strong belief that every child is capable of learning and attaining a successful education which can lead to having a prosperous life.
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Cedric Gavin
Cedric Gavin
Education:MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) -STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Amberton University BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-MARKETING University of Mississippi
Hobbies: Sports, helping within the community, spending time with family, and reading
Favorite Subject: Science
Favorite Quote: “The greatest waste in America is failure to use the abilities of people” –W. Edwards Deming
Why CHWF? CHWF collectively, is a group that identified a need within the community and took steps to try to close the gap. This is what a strong community does, it steps up in a time of need. The mission of the organization strongly aligns with my personal beliefs and I am proud to be a part of this movement.
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Marion Muhammad
Marion Muhammad
Education: Executive M.B.A (Texas Woman’s University) and Business Management B.S (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff)
Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling and reading.
Favorite Subject: Science and Math
Favorite Quote: “A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything” Malcom X
Why CHWF? Providing an opportunity for greater learning and development for children in the community brings me great joy. Every child deserves access to tutoring and be able to further education. CHWF will not only provide the access for these children but also bring them a sense of confidence and pride as they further and continue their education. “No child left behind” and here at CHWF we will be able to do just that.