About Us
Brown Girl Wellness, Incorporated (BGW) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that strives to empower marginalized women and children through narrative justice.
Meet the team
Dr. D. Rica Wilson
Founder/Executive Director
Dr. D. Rica Wilson, is a mother, strategist and advocate for human rights. As the Executive Director, she manages a diverse portfolio of projects. Dr. Wilson has worked in the nonprofit sector and education arena for over 20 years. Her experience as a public school teacher, university professor, and university preceptor has expanded her knowledge of the power of using narratives as a catalyst for change. She has held diverse roles at nonprofit organizations and colleges focused on improving the lives of hardworking families, disabled people, and economically disadvantaged communities. As an advocate for human rights and social justice, she continually uses her educational training and life experience to mobilize community-based programs for empowerment.
Wilson graduated from St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She has a Master’s Degree in English, with an emphasis in teaching English as a Second Language, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has a doctorate in Ministry, a certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine and completed advanced training with the Center for Mind Body Medicine. As a passionate advocate for economic stability for women, she earned a certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. She enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
LaQundra Mighty
Director of Human Resources
LaQundra Mighty is highly skilled in human capital management, executive recruiting, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As the Director of Human Resources, she plays a vital role in helping the organization meet the needs of diverse communities. The Clark Atlanta graduate and MBA student owns a career boutique consulting firm where she advocates for career equity for women. She enjoys global travel and spending time with her family and friends.
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Dr. T. Joi Preston
Director of Education
Dr. Preston’s career in education has been committed to working with marginalized families and with children who speak English as a second language. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from St. Augustine's University and a Master of Education from Columbia College. Her certification in ESOL and Educational Leadership, is used to champion for youth and families. Dr. Preston earned her EdS in administration from Argosy University, and she holds a doctorate in Christian Education.
In addition to her teaching and educational administration experience, Dr. Preston has served as a director of curriculum and instruction, assessment specialist and consultant for more than a decade. Her goal is to promote and guide best practices in student and adult learning. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Deborah Fadoju, MD
Preventive Medicine Residency Team
Dr. Fadoju is a Preventive Medicine Resident Physician at Johns Hopkins. She completed her OB/GYN intern year at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and holds degrees from Howard University and The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
A leader and activist, she founded Black Women in Medicine and the OSUCOM chapter of White Coats for Black Lives, and served as President of the Student National Medical Association. She has mobilized peers to testify before Congress, led marches against police brutality, and championed anti-racism in medicine.
Her research focuses on Black maternal health inequities, earning her the inaugural 2022 National Sylvia B. Kelly Medical Scholarship. As a physician, advocate, and scholar, Deborah is committed to advancing equity and justice in healthcare.
Aya Musa, MD
Preventive Medicine Residency Team
Dr. Musa is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist. As a Preventive Medicine Resident Physician at Johns Hopkins, she uses her training to improve communities. She attended the University of Medical Sciences and Technology in Sudan where she received her medical degree. She completed her internal medicine residency training in Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York. Dr. Musa completed an Endocrine fellowship at DMC/ Wayne State University- School of Medicine in Michigan. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine for Endocrinology.
Nushreth
Resident Artist
Hello everyone! I am currently a sophomore at Princeton University, studying medical anthropology on the pre-dental track! A little about me is I LOVE volunteering in my community! Currently, I volunteer with Alzheimer's Buddies, where I work with patients in a dementia care facility. I also volunteer at Athena Hospice, where I provide supervision for end-of-life patients! I also really enjoy advising high school students on college admissions through Matriculate and Curious Cardinals! Over the past summer, I worked with Brown Girl Wellness and did a plethora of activities, such as creating illustrations for a book and conducting fundraising events! I am super excited to continue forward as the resident artist for BGW, and I cannot wait to see what comes next!
Our Board of Directors
Jermaine Crandell
Norma Crandell
Bishop Dr. Johnnie W. Mcfadden
Rene Smith
Anzio M. Webster
