All About DESMA!
WHO IS DESMA?
We are a community-based organization offering hope, education and resources to women and girls with a desire to prevent diabetes,
live their best life and teach the same to the next generation.
Our desire is to help people become a Self-Health Advocate.
WHAT WE DO?
We offer comprehensive solutions such as on-line and in-person classes, workshops, group meetings and individual coaching support to anyone with a desire to prevent diabetes and ultimately live their best life.
We've built alliances with individuals, community groups, clinics, doctors, hospitals, and churches to help us prevent diabetes and obliterate obesity.
WHO WE HELP!
DESMA was created for women and girls but many of our programs are geared toward helping anyone who wants learn how to live their best life.
Welcoming Environment
People of all ethnic backgrounds, philosophies and nationalities
are welcome to benefit from our programs.
MISSION
To provide sound health education, wellness coaching
and individual support to help people prevent diabetes and
to improve their overall well-being.
VISION
Rid the world of
diabetes and obesity.
VALUES
We are guided by our values; we are kind, patient, honest
and have respect for everyone we meet.
. “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” – Mark 12:30-31
Servant leaders
Barbara Gainwell, MSL
Barbara Gainwell, MSL
Barbara Gainwell, MSL
Program Director
M. Louise Bergeron
Barbara Gainwell, MSL
Barbara Gainwell, MSL
Program Administrator
Kathy Ford, BSN
Barbara Gainwell, MSL
Kathy Ford, BSN
Wellness Advisor
Yolanda Grayson
Floyd D. Hodoh, MBA
Kathy Ford, BSN
Financial Management Advisor
Floyd D. Hodoh, MBA
Floyd D. Hodoh, MBA
Floyd D. Hodoh, MBA
Community Outreach Advisor
Cinthya Hernandez
Floyd D. Hodoh, MBA
Floyd D. Hodoh, MBA
Hispanic
Community Liaison
Laura Woods
Kenneth T. Gainwell
Kenneth T. Gainwell
LPC & TBRI Practitioner
Mental Health Advisor
Kenneth T. Gainwell
Kenneth T. Gainwell
Kenneth T. Gainwell
HIIT Coach
High Intensity Interval Training
Earl Stephens
Kenneth T. Gainwell
Virginia Cervantes
Water Benefit Advisor
Kangen Water Specialist
Virginia Cervantes
Virginia Cervantes
Virginia Cervantes
Spanish
Diabetes Prevention Coach
Annie Riley
Virginia Cervantes
Annie Riley
Happy Feet Advisor
Philip Veal
Virginia Cervantes
Annie Riley
Diabetes Prevention Coach
Cheryl H. Escue
Cheryl H. Escue
Cheryl H. Escue
Healthy Hair Advisor
Dr. Erica Thomas
Cheryl H. Escue
Cheryl H. Escue
Youth Camp Coordinator
Glen Ford, CPA
Cheryl H. Escue
Glen Ford, CPA
Investment & Tax Advisor
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Your health is in your hands!
Are you ready to take control of your health and well-being? Join the Self Health Advocate team and start the journey to become a more healthier & happier you.
Functional Nutritionist & Diabetes Prevention Coach
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Empowering you to take control of your health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle coaching. Let's achieve your health goals together.
