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Meet Our Board |
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The function of the Board of Directors for
Forgive for Health Ministries, Inc. (FFHM) is to provide
administrative oversight and set the strategic direction for the
organization. The Board meets quarterly to accomplish this work.
The Board’s Executive Committee comprises five officers that
include our Executive Director/Chairperson, Secretary, Pastoral
Lead, Treasurer, and Co-Chair that conduct business in between
board meetings to ensure continuity of services, enhance
accountability, and fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of
the organization.
FFHM is guided by a set of by-laws that are reviewed and adopted
as needed by the Board of Directors. Our by-laws outline the
organization’s purpose and commitment to each other and the
community which we serve. In the end, Forgive for Health
Ministries’ goal is to cooperate with the Holy Spirit, and work
with churches, temples, mosques and other places of worship,
schools, worksites, government agencies, other non-profit
organizations, and volunteers in a collective effort to
encourage, educate, enlighten, emancipate, and empower our
citizens, workers, communities, and congregants; to accomplish
stated objectives, preserve traditional values, and the
institution of family through the healing power of forgiveness.
This is the basic premise of FFHM.
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FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Dr. Magon Saunders, Sunday School Teacher, Divorce Support Group
Facilitator, Author, and Forgiveness Advocate is the Founder
and Executive Director of Forgive4 Health Ministries in Stone
Mountain, Georgia. A forgiveness researcher, Magon is
particularly interested in how forgiveness impacts the health of
minorities, especially African Americans. Magon holds a doctoral
degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Global Health.
A Registered Dietitian, Magon has extensive experience working
with diverse clients to improve their nutritional status and to
manage their medical conditions. She has received numerous
awards and commendations for her work in Georgia and across our
nation, including the 2019 Hubert Humphrey Award for Service to
America, 2018 CDC Public Health Impact Award, the 2006 Community
Services Award from former Georgia Governor, Sonny Perdue, and
the 2006 Georgia Department of Public Health's Community
Services Award. Magon is passionate about making a difference,
and believes that volunteerism is the best way to "pay it
forward". She is a mother and grandmother and resides with her
family in Stone Mountain, GA.
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SECRETARY
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Mrs. Janeth Steward is the
current Board Secretary for our Ministry. A
native of Jamaica, Mrs. Stewart has more than
six years as a Telephone Operator/Receptionist
and 14 years of progressive experience as the
Senior Administrative Assistant and Property
Services Supervisor. Mrs. Stewart has a record
of relationship building, a strong work ethic,
and high-quality performance. She consistently
demonstrates the ability to work under different
administrations and directives, ensuring
seamless transitions while maintaining the
organization's integrity. She is excited to
bring her talents to help move the Ministry
forward.
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TREASURER
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I am Sheika Saunders-Warmington. I am honored to be the
treasurer for Forgive for Health Ministry. I have a B.Sc degree
in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. MBA
in Business Administration concentration in Human Resources. I
have enjoyed over 7 years of a successful banking career.
Despite my love for numbers, my love for people and service
supersedes the love for numbers, which explains my current
occupation as a Flight Attendant. I am excited about service and
serving others. My motto is: “Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you.” Outside of my work life, I enjoy spending
quality time with my family, traveling, experiencing new
cultures and volunteering to advance humanity.
“When you forgive, you in no way change the past- but you sure
do change the future.” Bernard Meltzert |
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PASTOR/LEADER
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Rev. Emanuel Williams, M.Div., was born and raised in San
Francisco, California. In 1953, he completed his undergraduate
degree at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1954, he
entered the army as an infantry 2nd lieutenant and served for
twenty-eight years to include two tours in Vietnam. During his
service in the army, he was actively involved in the army chapel
program and the Officers Christian Fellowship. Upon his
retirement from the army as a lieutenant colonel, Rev. Williams
sensed a call to ministry and completed a Masters of Divinity
degree at Emory University in 1984. He was ordained by the
Georgia District in 1988 and has served as chaplain at the
Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta from 1985-2002. He
subsequently served Healthcare Representative with the
Chaplaincy Department of the Headquarters of the Assemblies of
God denomination from 2002 until his retirement in 2009. During
the period 1985 – to the present, Rev. Williams served as an
associate pastor at local Assemblies of God churches in the
Atlanta area and currently serves as Visitation Pastor for the
Tabernacle Assemblies of God church in Decatur, Georgia. He and
his wife, Thelma, were married for fifty-five years until her
death in 2012. Emanuel has three adult children and five
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VICE-CHAIR |
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Pamela Barnes is a born
again Christian and a member of The
Tabernacle Assembly of God Church in
Decatur, GA. She is from Michigan, by
way of Alabama at 6 months of age, as
part of the Great Migration, and now
resides in Georgia since 1992. She
graduated from the University of
Michigan with a Bachelor Degree in
Sociology; a Masters in Elementary
Education from Grand Canyon University
while working as a Paraprofessional at
the kindergarten, first and second grade
levels; later as an Assistant Teacher at
the SAND Preschool, while working toward
her Master of Science in Human Services,
specializing in Social and Community
Services from Capella University. While
furthering her education, she have
served in her churches’ Food Pantry and
worked with the Dream Center,
headquartered in Los Angeles and a part
of the Southern California District of
the Assemblies of God. While with the
Dream Center she participated in their
SafeHouse, spending time with victims of
Sex Trafficking and Abuse, taking them
to doctor/counseling appointments;
Princess Night where they ministered to
women in the throes of prostitution by
giving them opportunities to get out of
that life, making ourselves available to
conversation and giving them roses to
let them know how special they are. She
has also worked with the Refugee Center
in Clarkson which involved getting to
know families and being of assistance to
them through teaching them to drive,
navigating the various city departments,
taking them grocery shopping, sharing
meals with them and being on hand when
needed. Her longest lasting endeavor has
been with the Forgive for Health
Ministry, Inc., as Board of Directors
Secretary and now Co-Chair. The Ministry
offers a wealth of programs benefitting
all ages, as well as children, women,
and men. As part of the Art, Tea and
Forgiveness Program, The Founder, Dr.
Magon Saunders and Pamela have produced
a manual, ‘Art, Tea and Forgiveness
Circles Implementation Guide: Using
Stories to Heal’ currently available
through Amazon and local bookstores.
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE |
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Mrs. Kym Smith, MBA,
MS, BA,
Business Owner /Entrepreneur
Mrs. Smith is a highly successful
businesswoman and real estate investor.
Originally from Barbados, Kym presently
resides in Roswell, GA. Kym owns and
operates several businesses, including
Prestige Procurement, Pair of Hands,
LLC, and Harvard and Main Boutique! Kym
has lived all over the USA and brings
her business acumen to help move Forgive
for Health Ministries forward.
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE |
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Dr. Yomi Fabayo has
extensive experience in public health
program planning, implementation, and
evaluation. She has expertise in
providing technical assistance and
training to health districts, local
health departments, communities,
coalitions, and organizations on
tobacco/smoke-free related initiatives,
addressing health disparities, chronic
disease prevention, and improving
population health. Yomi is a member of
several professional organizations,
including the Georgia Public Health
Association, the American Public Health
Association, and the International
Society for Disease Surveillance. She is
a member of the Golden Key International
Honor Society and the Delta Zeta Chapter
of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in
Public Health. |
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE
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Dr. Karen Boone is a
change agent, knowledge generator, and
experienced, committed Public Health
Advisor with a demonstrated history of
working in the federal and state
government administration industry. Dr.
Boone is skilled in community health
education, program implementation,
chronic disease prevention, and health
promotion, focusing on health equity.
Karen is a cancer health equity
researcher with robust community health
and nursing professional experience. Dr.
Karen Boone recently retired from the
CDC after over 40 years of experience
working in public health. |
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE |
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Mr. Robert Howard is
an Army and Navy veteran who has
traveled and worked extensively
worldwide. Most recently, Mr. Howard
spent over 20 years providing services
to veterans at the Atlanta Department of
Veterans Affairs. He has received
training and certifications from the
Navy Advance Communication A & C Schools
and DeVry Institute of Technology. He
has been a deacon at the Tabernacle
Church in Decatur, GA, and is a mentor
and friend to many. He is a proud father
and grandfather and resides in Conyers,
GA, with his family. He brings this
global experience and ministry of
service to Forgive for Health
Ministries. |
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Other Team Members include Health Coaches, Entrepreneurs,
Scientists, Registered Dietitians, Nurses, and other Forgiveness
Advocates.
Call us at 404-216-0621 for more details about our team or to
volunteer at our ministry. |
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Copyrighted 2024
By
Forgive for
Health Ministries, Inc.
A 501c(3) Organization | All Rights
Reserved |
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