SHARE
Striving to Hold Accountability in Research Equity
Our Mission
To reduce cancer disparities in African American and Black communities by informing research and program development. SHARE identifies community needs, promotes evidence-based interventions and information, raises awareness about health disparities in communities, and educates researchers.
Our Team
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Karia Coleman
Exercise Interventionist for Chronic Conditions, SHARE member
“ I desire to see all conversations about chronic conditions, especially cancer, include physical exercise and nutrition.”
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Paulette Duggins
Caregiver and Patient Advocate, SHARE member
“I desire to help make a difference in the lives of cancer survivors and to reduce cancer disparities.”
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Rachel Hirschey
Scientist, SHARE founder
“My research mission is to improve health equity in cancer outcomes. I can not meaningfully, effectively, nor responsibly do this work without the SHARE community advisory board members.”
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Deirdre Lea
Cancer survivor, SHARE member
“I firmly believe that I was allowed to go on and come through the cancer journey so that I could help someone else.”
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John Milner
Cancer survivor, SHARE member
“I believe that if I commit my works unto the LORD, He will establish my thoughts and direct my path. I also believe the, “It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed , because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: Great is they faithfulness.”
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Nathaniel Woodard
Scientist, SHARE project manager
“I believe serving a community without the input, guidance, and support of that community serves no one effectively. My goal is to serve communities and help address existing health disparities by doing work made possible through partnerships with community members.”