MEET THE TEAM

Our team brings together experienced professionals, dedicated advocates, and compassionate leaders to drive our mission forward. Together, we work to improve health outcomes and elevate the voices of families impacted by Trisomy 18 and other rare diseases. Our Leadership Team is composed entirely of volunteer leaders who contribute their time, expertise, and passion to advance our work and impact.


Executive Leadership

Sarita Edwards, DHSc (candidate), MHA, BS, Founder, CEO & Board President

Kareem Edwards, BS, Co-Founder, Strategic Advisor, Board Treasurer, FedEx Corporation


Board of Directors

Shane’ Jackson, STRIPE Committee Chair, Board Secretary, Carelon Health

Kenneth Powe, Board Member, Buffalo Rock Company


Program Advisors

Trinisha Williams, CM, LM, MPH, FACCE, LCCE, LC, President & Founder, Midwifery Collective

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Billye Rene Sprague, CRNP, RN, MSN, FNP-C, The Bridge Program, USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital

Ashley Perkins, PharmD, Eds, CPh, Co-Founder & Board President, We Matter Too, Inc