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Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Rogsbert F. Phillips-Reed, MD, FACS
Founder

William J. Bennett, MD, PhD
Chairman


Nominating

Shemille A. Collingwood Ellis, M.D.
Secretary

Dawn Hinkle
Treasurer

Advisors

James B. Benton, MD
Camille Davis-Williams, MD
Glenda Hatchett, JD
Ingrid Saunders Jones
Albert Losken, MD
William Lovett
David Walker, Esq.
Cynthia Warwick, PhD
Karen Webster-Parks
Sandra White
Andrew J. Young
 
 

Board Members

William Bennett, MD, PhD

Shemille A. Collingwood Ellis, M.D.

Derrick W. Gervin, Ph.D., MSW

Karen Godette, MD

Naomi Kirkman-Bey, MD

Brenda Lowery

Celia Mamby, MD

Lynda Mosley

Lourdes M. Summers

Jessica Walker, JD

Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed, M.D., FACS

Founder

CEO, Metro Surgical Associates, Inc. Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed, M.D., FACS​
Native Georgian and Founder of SBC, Dr. Phillips-Reed received her medical degree from Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons in New York in 1977 and completed the Emory University Hospitals General Surgery Program in 1982. She has since practiced in metropolitan Atlanta specializing in Breast Disease. Dr. Phillips-Reed heads Metro Surgical Associates Inc., an organization which is at the forefront of breast cancer treatment and breast cancer research. She is a board-certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeon. Other affiliations include the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Women Surgeons, Surgical Oncology Society, Georgia Surgical Society, Medical Association of Atlanta, Atlanta Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.

William J. Bennett, MD, PhD.

Chairman of the Board

Director, Medical Scientist; Revolution Medicine Assoc. Prof. of Clinical Research, George Washington University School of Medicine
William J. Bennett, MD, PhD.​

William Bennett is a clinical and pharmaceutical science professional. He works with industry professionals to advance the key objectives in all phases of clinical trials towards the development of novel therapies to reduce health disparities. Dr. Bennett currently serves as a Reviewer on the Institutional Review Board at Piedmont Healthcare and maintains active membership with the American Society of Minority Transplant Health Related Professionals (ASMTHP), the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientist (AAPS), the International Society of Biological Environmental Repository (ISBER) and the American Association of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). A native of the West Indies, he obtained his degrees from Florida A&M University, George Washington University, Walden University, and Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Bennett shares a passion for his work in clinical research, and the advancement of educational opportunities for minorities. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., where he volunteers with at risk communities, including the homeless and poor, and also mentors’ young men who are on the verge of entering high school and college.

Shemille A. Collingwood Ellis, M.D.

Secretary

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine

Dr. Ellis was born on the island of Trinidad as the youngest of seven girls. At the age of 18, she migrated to New York to start college and begin pursuing a career in medicine. All her undergraduate and graduate training was done in the northeast. Four years ago, she moved to Atlanta, her husband’s hometown, to start her first attending job in anesthesiology. Her specialty provides a work-life balance, which she does not take for granted. She lives her with her husband- Stephen, daughter- Ava Camille (7), son- Miles (2) and black Labrador- Nino (3). In her free time, she runs marathons, cooks, volunteers at her daughter’s school and travels. Her next big trip is to the historic city of Berlin, in the spring.

Dawn Hinkle

Treasurer

Member, Board of Directors

Karen Godette, MD

Radiation Oncologist, Emory University
Member, Board of Directors
Karen Godette, MD
Dr. Godette is a board-certified radiation oncologist and an Associate Professor in Emory University School of Medicine and clinical member of the Winship Cancer Institute. She is the Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Emory University Hospital Midtown. Dr. Godette is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Connective Tissue Oncology Society, the American Board of Radiology, and the National Medical Association, where she served as Chair of the radiology section from 2005 – 2007. Dr. Godette was presented with the Woodruff Fund Clinical Teaching Support Award in Radiation Oncology in 2002 for her commitment to teaching. She is a manuscript reviewer for The International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, and the Journal of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Godette is originally from Guyana, South America. She received her Masters and Medical Degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Her residency in radiation oncology was completed at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York.

Brenda Lowery

Marketing & Sales Professional, Urban-One, Atlanta
Member, Board of Directors
Bridgett Stroud

Brenda, a native Georgian, brings over 25 years of proven success in the areas of sales, marketing and management. She is experienced in selling radio in multiple formats, R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel, News Talks, Adult Contemporary, Classic Rock, Hispanic, and Sports. She has 6 years in the Automotive Industry and over 10 years in the banking industry.

Brenda joined Radio One Atlanta in 2008 as a Media Specialist. Her creative mind, strong work ethic and full commitment enabled her to achieve high levels of success within a short period of time. She is passionate about achieving success for her clients. She thrives on understanding her client’s needs and helping develops plans to achieve them. Brenda’s experience in sales, marketing and management has given her the ability to be a problem solver. She understands the overall goals of her clients and is able to create successful targeted integrated marketing solutions. Brenda believes that “By thought, the thing you want is brought to you, by action you receive it”

Celia Mamby

Medical Oncologist
Member, Board of Directors
Celia Mamby
Dr. Celia Mamby is a medical oncologist with Georgia Cancer Specialist. She is board certified in Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, Hospice, and Palliative Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and completed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. She then completed her fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Her special interests are breast cancer and breast cancer in minorities. Dr. Mamby has been awarded the Minority Clinical Associate Physician Award and has twice been awarded the Minority Biomedical Program Travel Award.

Lynda G. Meadows-Mosley

Vice-Chair, Board of Directors
Lynda G. Meadows-Mosley ​

Lynda Mosley is an Instructional Coach for the Professional Learning Department in Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, Georgia. During the course of her 20 year career in education, she has also served as a classroom teacher, math specialist, STEM Director and Assistant Principal. In 2005, she received Teacher of the Year for Atherton Elementary School in DeKalb County. Lynda received her bachelor’s degree in Technology Management from Southern College of Technology in Marietta, Georgia. She earned her master’s degree in Middle Grades Education from Mercer University, her Leadership in Education certificate from University of West Georgia, and her specialist degree from Nova Southeastern University.

Over the past five years, Lynda has served as the Volunteer Chairperson of Sister’s By Choice, Inc.’s Annual 5K Pink Ribbon Walk. During her tenor, she has secured and managed hundreds of volunteers.

Lynda is married to Roderick Mosley and is the proud mother of Roderick, Lynda and Robert.

Derrick W. Gervin, Ph.D., MSW

Acting Sr. Advisor, Program Implementation and Evaluation, CDC

Dr. Derrick Gervin serves as a supervisory health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) where he manages a diverse portfolio of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), intimate partner violence, youth violence, teen dating violence prevention, and rape prevention education projects.  Prior to joining NCIPC, Dr. Gervin worked in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) as a team lead for the Advancing Health Equity Team and WISEWOMAN Program, a program designed to engage low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women to reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke and promote healthy lifestyles.  Dr. Gervin holds a PhD degree in Social Work Policy, Planning and Administration from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia.

Jessica Walker, JD

Attorney Advisor, Litigation Counsel, US Department of Homeland Security-TSA

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Jessica W. Walker is an attorney with a passion for the intricacies of the law and a strong dedication to justice. Jessica holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College of Law in Orlando, Florida, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia.

With a distinguished career spanning a decade in federal public service, Jessica currently serves as an Attorney Advisor with the Office of Chief Counsel Employment and Labor division for the United States Department of Homeland Security in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jessica’s commitment to the legal field extends beyond employment law. Prior to her legal career, Jessica served as a Federal Probation Officer with the United States Courts, Middle District of Georgia, based in Macon, Georgia.

Jessica’s remarkable journey through diverse legal and law enforcement roles underscores her unwavering commitment to justice, legal excellence, and ensuring the safety and well-being of communities.

 

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