Trisha has shared this vision for over ten years. As a co-founder, she's successfully planned and waited for the opportunity to invest in this community with an organization like OSWATS.
Howard McElroy' experience as a patient living with sickle cell fueled his passion to support, mentor, and direct others to the resources, education and volunteer to be OSWATS first president. We are sad to share Howie is no longer with us, and we feel his absence so much. We miss you Howie, rest in peace Sickle Cell Warrior. OSWATS won't be the same without you.
Mortuma is passionate about community development, engagement, and ensuring continued success and growth for everyone.
He grew up in West Africa and this past experience played a role in who he is today and where his heart is at for building community, relationships, and valuing education.
Rochelle is OSWATS co-founder. She's been here from the beginning and although further away now, still close to our hearts and this community
As someone who has lived their whole life with a sickle cell diagnosis, MaryJoyce is looking forward to networking, expanding awareness, and supporting what OSWATS has started for the sickle cell and thalassemia community!
With a lifetime of managing sickle and navigating the environments impact on sickle cell, and maintaining a full time career with a chronic disease I hope to be able to learn and grow with our OSWATS community.
Gbenie has extensive experience navigating the healthcare system and hopes to find opportunities to share her experiences and learn from others experiences. Her heart is to help others with the journey she's traveled for many years.
