Ashanti J. Brown (she/her)

Ashanti is our Lead Navigator in charge of daily project tasks including creating new partnerships, developing sustainable and culturally competent plans for substance use and HIV prevention, developing and implementing navigation services, and identifying and providing opportunities for screening and testing. She will be the main point of contact for all of our community partners.

Caleb J. Brown (he/him)

Caleb is our Research Coordinator supporting the day-to-day operations of Project NaviGAte, ensuring smooth communication between the research team and community partners. He assists with coordinating project activities such as scheduling meetings, tracking deliverables, managing documentation, and supporting the PI and Lead Navigator as needed. His work is essential to maintaining momentum and ensuring timely progress across all project goals.

Sawyer J. Adams (they/them)

Sawyer is our Graduate Research Assistant contributing to Project NaviGAte by supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Community Needs Assessment, navigation services, and public health campaigns. They assist with data collection, literature reviews, partner communications, and the preparation of presentations and manuscripts for dissemination. Their academic training allows them to bring a research-informed perspective to our community-based work.

Ashleigh Atwell (she/her)

Ashleigh is our Research Technician and plays a key role in supporting the technical and logistical aspects of Project NaviGAte. She assists with data collection, management, and preliminary analysis for our Community Needs Assessment and screening efforts. She also helps ensure that research protocols are followed, materials are prepared for fieldwork, and equipment is maintained and ready for use. Her precision and problem-solving skills help keep our research activities on track and high quality.

Alexis Johnson (she/her)

Alexis is our Postbacc Research Assistants supporting a wide range of project activities, including assisting with data entry and analysis, creating educational content for social media and outreach efforts, and supporting community screening and awareness events. She also contributes to documenting project impact and engaging the public through social justice-oriented writing and research. Her passion for health equity and learning is a vital part of our team’s energy and effectiveness.

Jamal Brown (he/him)

Jamal is our Digital Media Specialist leading the production of digital content for Project NaviGAte, including video and audio editing, graphic design, and visual storytelling to highlight our mission and milestones. He tracks and report monthly performance metrics for our digital platforms and ensure our public health messaging is engaging, accessible, and culturally informed. He also helps standardize media outreach practices like newsletters and website updates to keep our community informed.

Dr. Cristin Rollins (she/her/ella)

Dr. Cristin Rollins serves as a consultant for Project NaviGAte, providing expert guidance on evaluation, messaging, and implementation strategies. As President & CEO of Statement House, she brings over 25 years of experience helping youth- and family-focused programs turn evidence into impact. Her leadership has strengthened our ability to communicate clearly, build partnerships, and design sustainable, community-driven solutions.