Meet Our Team
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Linda Jackson (She/Her)
FOUNDER, CEO
Linda B. Jackson is Founder & CEO of ACESWorld, a nonprofit that works alongside communities to transform the root causes of poor health by tackling access, environment, education, income, and power. She leads innovative data-driven initiatives that advance health equity, climate resilience, and gender justice in Savannah and globally.
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Renita Kibuuka (She/Her)
PROGRAMS MANAGER - ADMINISTRATION
I am passionate about improving health by addressing health disparities and strengthening community health. I grew up as a ‘third-culture kid’ and am thus passionate about empowering young girls to live up to their full potential and improving the lives of individuals living with limited resources. I am excited to work with the ACESWorld team because I believe in the power of education and opportunity.
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Sarah Siegfried (She/Her)
PROGRAM MANAGER - HEALTH PROGRAMS
Having lived in several different regions of the United States, I have witnessed a broad array of social and economic drivers and their influence on the health of our society. With a background in health systems strengthening and information management, I have seen patient challenges with social and health inequity at the bedside and on a macro level. In addition, I bring lived experience in advocating for care ranging from chronic disease to pediatric behavioral health. I aim to use this knowledge and acquired skills to influence incremental, sustainable change for the health of our communities, the global population, and our planet.
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Jamie Lin (She/Her)
PROGRAM MANAGER - CLIMATE AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
As a Taiwanese American, I believe in respecting the culture, language, and values of the communities I work with. I have worked with the underserved Asian American communities of Los Angeles and provided linguistically-appropriate resources to connect the community to better care. I am passionate about promoting preventive healthcare, and women’s health and excited to be a part of the ACESWorld team.
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Malik WIlliams (He/Him)
PROGRAM MANAGER - GENDER EQUALITY DATA COLLABORATIVE
I am a Marylander who is passionate about public health. I believe as a society, we should work together to make the world a better place through health equity. I guide ACESWorld’s multi-country data initiatives that amplify community voices. I lead innovative systems that transform data into measurable impact, advancing gender equality and evidence-based decision-making across multiple countries.
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Tanisha Thakurdeen
Health Programs Team
I am passionate about advancing health equity and health literacy, particularly for underserved populations. My work focuses on promoting culturally competent care that supports all aspects of health and wellness, with special attention to often-overlooked mental health needs. I am committed to addressing complex social and behavioral determinants of health and strive to contribute to systems and solutions that empower individuals and communities through inclusive, informed, and compassionate healthcare practices.
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Tameka Houston (She/Her)
Fundraising Team Lead
I am a Registered Nurse with twelve years of experience. I specialized in critical care, working in both the intensive care unit and the emergency room. I currently work as a nurse case manager addressing social determinants of health. I collaborate with patients to set and achieve patient-centered goals that improve long-term health outcomes. I am a team player who participates in and leads multiple work groups and committees to enhance workflow throughput and efficiency. I aim to combine my passion for nursing and public health. I am inspired daily by my husband and three children.
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Keandra Dykes (She/Her)
Health Program Team
I am passionate about health equity, policy, and using community-engaged approaches to improve access and outcomes. I hope to expand my impact by supporting grassroots efforts, contributing to policy-informed strategies, and promoting systems-level change that centers community voices and drives sustainable, empowering solutions.
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Amber Corpus (She/Her)
Climate Change Makers Team Lead
I believe in empowering underserved communities to improve their lives and achieve good health. I want to promote health equity for disadvantaged populations and improve access to health where disparities exist.
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Oluwatosin Jegede Pearl (She/Her)
Next STep Lab Team
I am passionate about gender equality, public health, and community service. As a Nigerian-American who has witnessed the effects of health disparities and gender injustice in her home country, she strives to create lasting impact through advocacy both here in the United States and globally. These experiences inspired her to pursue a career focused on advocacy, research, and community empowerment.
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Allyson Lucia (She/Her)
Operations Coordinator
I am passionate about equipping communities with the education needed to make the most informed decisions for their health. I strive to strengthen their self-efficacy and advocacy while ensuring we are doing this from a culturally sensitive and holistic perspective. I am committed to addressing the root causes of health disparities.
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Helene Tinkler (She/Her)
GEDC Team
I am a Registered Nurse and Air Force veteran. I am interested in public health research and harnessing data to advocate for marginalized communities. I hope to help ACESWorld empower people who need support getting their voices heard.
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Katie Zecca (She/Her)
GEDC Team
I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by patients and the health systems that serve them. I am deeply committed to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations through meaningful, system-level change. My clinical background has given me valuable insight into the barriers patients encounter throughout the continuum of care. I aim to help advance initiatives that leverage data and evidence-based strategies to create equitable, sustainable health improvements for underserved communities.
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Destiny Masha (She/Her)
Resource Library Team
.I am passionate about gender equality, public health, and community service. As a Nigerian-American who has witnessed the effects of health disparities and gender injustice in her home country, she strives to create lasting impact through advocacy both here in the United States and globally. These experiences inspired her to pursue a career focused on advocacy, research, and community empowerment.
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Marlyatou Barrie (She/Her)
Social Media Consultant
Raised in Sierra Leone and having navigated healthcare challenges in my home country, I have a profound passion for addressing global health disparities. This unique fusion of cultural insight and academic knowledge in public health propels my commitment to eliminating healthcare inequalities. I am excited to actively contribute to ACESWorld's mission of fostering healthier communities worldwide.
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Regina Hague
International Programs Consultant
I am passionate about women’s health and child health, particularly in marginalized communities. I believe education is the key to empowerment, eliminating health disparities, and promoting gender equality. My background in medicine and public health is my driving force for effecting change globally and aligns with ACESWorld’s mission.
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Jennifer McKernan
Health Equity Team
Jennifer is a women’s health equity advocate whose lived experience navigating unequal care fuels her work. She believes public health, through advocacy, policy, partnerships, education, and empowerment, can transform lives. Sher is growing her nonprofit skill set to become a stronger advocate for access to equitable, high-quality care and to live free from bias and violence.
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Sarah Frank (She/Her)
POWER BI CONSULTANT
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Robert Williams (He/Him)
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
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Karan Wadhawan
MEDICAL CONSULTANT
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Moses Kyei Baffour (He/His)
GHANA PROGRAM CONSULTANT