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Staff

Ayanna Watkins

Ayanna Watkins

Executive Director

Ayanna is an organizer, preacher, writer, and facilitator focused on building transformative communities and nurturing the God-given purpose of each individual.

Destiny Simone-Jones

Destiny Simone-Jones

Administrator

Destiny-Simone/DSJ, was raised under a family of educators, and embodies the principles of a lifelong learner and a steadfast work ethics while servings as MICAH's current Administrator.

Ron Davis

Ron Davis

Digital Organizer

Formerly an associate director of student ministry and multimedia specialist, Ron is passionate about developing effective communication strategies that builds trust, knowledge, and power in our communities.

Gisela Guerrero

Gisela Guerrero

Lead Organizer

Gisela originally joined MICAH as a delegate for Church Health, and transitioned to an organizer role in 2021 where she is involved in the community advocacy and public health advocacy in our communities.

Zyanya Cruz

Zyanya Cruz

Organizer

Zyanya is very involved in Native American Church in Mississippi, with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indian, is a first generation graduate of UofM and former educator. She is committed to decolonization, cultural preservation, and the sacred resistance of our communities and all Indigenous peoples locally and across the globe.

Marco McNeil

Marco McNeil

TN Faith Organizer

Marco pulls from his experience as a theologian, educator, and mentor to serve in his role as TN Faith organizer.

Cali Vancleve

Cali Vancleve

Organizer

Cali is currently a student at Rhodes College majoring in International Studies. Through a Rhodes College scholarship program, she works part-time as a community organizer and is driven to make positive changes for immigrant and refugee communities across the Memphis area.

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