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Center of Wellness for Urban Women, Inc.
1075 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220

ph: 317-329-8496

Staff

 

CWUW Crew

CWUW Crew are our dedicated volunteers in place to develop programs and services for CWUW.  They work under the direction of the Executive Director.

"The Crew" are people from the community who are educated, qualified, experienced, and WILLING to do the work to help women and their families live healthier lives.  We are the community. 

 

rhonda
Rhonda L Bayless

Executive Director/Founder

rlbayless@cwuwonline.org

From Indianapolis, Ms. Bayless attended Franklin College from 1986-1991 studying Journalism. For 7 years she was the  Program Director for a CDC recognized program called Woman to Woman, an HIV prevention program for women.

Ms. Bayless has worked diligently for women's health issues for 15 years as well as the non-profit sector both state-wide and nationally. Her passion for women and their families led her to develop the Center of Wellness for Urban Women - CWUW.

 

Information on all members soon to come.

 

Board of Directors

Kareema Boykin

Secretary

Sisters Together Facilitator

kboykin@cwuwonline.org

Masters in Social Work and has worked at the Children's Bureau Inc for almost 7 years.  She works with teenagers on probation and families involved with Dept of Child Services doing home-based counseling.

 

Celisse Morris-Miller

Vice President
cmorris-miller@cwuwonline.org

  
Volunteer Staff Members: "The Crew"


Kimberly Bentley
Program Development
kbentley@cwuwonline.org
 
Tracy Cork
Program Development                                                          7 Dimensions of Wellness Facilitator

tcork@cwuwonline.org
 
Rona Dixon
Community Relations Coordinator                                                            Resource Development                                                                            7 Dimensions of Wellness Youth Facilitator

rdixon@cwuwonline.org

 

Leslie Carpenter                                                                           Program Development                                                                              Social Marketing                                                                             Sisters Together Facilitator                                               lcarpenter@cwuwonline.org

 

Malcolm Wells                                                                                Program Development                                                                     iWrite Facilitator

 

 

crystal
Crystal L. Smitherman
CWUW Life Jam Advisory Board
Program Development                   7 Dimensions of Wellness Facilitator

csmitherman@cwuwonline.org 

 A dynamic individual who is focused and purpose-driven.  Has a passion for science, health, and wellness, with over 6 years of professional experience in the field of public health.

 



akilahAkilah Webster
CWUW Life Jam Advisory Board

Resource Development
awebster@cwuwonline.org


 








jasonJason Wright

IWrite Adviser

jwright@cwuwonline.org

An Indianapolis native, Jason Wright, also under his performing alias 'alpha.live', has been active in the arts and urban communities for over a decade. His passion is finding new and creative ways to enrich the lives of others through his talents in writing, public/motivational speaking, and through his music and performances. With his iWrite program, substitute teaching placements, and various other projects in the works, he is working to be the change he wishes to see in this world.

 

 

 

CWUW is looking for board members

to assist in the further development of the organization. 

 

CWUW is in the development stage of its organizational structure. We are looking for skill sets for both the Crew and the Board.

Board of Directors
We are a working board. Each Board member is expected to actively chair or participate on a committee. We currently do not have an honorary board. Each Board Member must committed to women's health and advocacy. Your time commitment is critical. CWUW must have a strong board for sustainability.

Potential Board skill sets

  • MSW

  • R.N. (familiar with the public health system in Marion County)

  • Business Sector (interested in social enterprise)

  • CPA

  • Attorney

  • MPH/Healthcare professional (familiar with public health policy)

  • Nonprofit development


  • CWUW Crew members
    There are two types of volunteers for CWUW, event volunteers and committee members.

Event members are called upon for events like Life Jam, Clothing Giveaway, and workshops to assist with the implementation of the event.

Committee members are volunteers that assist in the development of programs and activities for CWUW. Once again, specific skills are looked at for these committee members. The member must be able to dedicate 15-30hrs per month to CWUW.

Event members: Anyone with the time to assist at events. Must be dedicated to the mission of CWUW.


    Committee Members Needed:


    • MPH

    • R.N.

    • Evaluation/Research

    • Fundraising/Development

    • Program Development

    • Health Education/Promotion

    • Business Administration

    • For Life Jam Advisory Board:
    • Event Planning

    • Business Sector

    • Fundraising

    • Promotion


    • All CWUW Crew members and Board of Directors must have a strong commitment to the mission of CWUW and a passion for women's health. Integrity is important.

      If you're interested in becoming a part of CWUW, please email us at volunteer@cwuwonline.org.

clothing
CWUW Crew organizing the Clothing Giveaway with the help of CWUW supporters! 

 

We will send you a volunteer application for you to complete and return.

 The application will be evaluated based on our current organizational needs.

 

    To apply:  Send an email to

volunteer@cwuwonline.org

 

 

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Center of Wellness for Urban Women, Inc.
1075 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220

ph: 317-329-8496