Meet Our Team
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Founder & Chief Executive Associate
Shawnta Jackson, MPH
Shawnta specializes in strategy development, stakeholder and community engagement, program implementation, research and evaluation, organizational capacity building, and facilitation. Since founding CEA in 2015, she has collaborated with over 100 leaders and teams across the U.S. to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that strengthen communities and advance social change.

Sr. Mental Health & Well-Being Associate
Walter Williams, MS, LPC
Walter specializes in mental health counseling, life coaching, personal development, and group facilitation. As a licensed professional counselor, he brings deep experience in psychotherapy, leadership development, and community-centered wellness, having delivered hundreds of client sessions and facilitated 50+ workshops.

Sr. Strategic Planning & Social Impact Associate
Kate Scherr-Adams, MA
Kate specializes in strategic planning, facilitation, executive coaching, employee wellness, and organizational effectiveness. With over two decades of experience supporting nonprofits and government agencies, she helps leaders navigate growth, strengthen teams, and drive meaningful impact.

Sr. Evaluation & Prof. Development Assoc.
Johanna Andrews Adlam, PhD, MPH
Johanna specializes in career and life coaching, employee wellness, professional development, and research-informed organizational support. With 15 years of experience supporting learning, assessment, and growth across diverse settings, she helps individuals and organizations strengthen well-being, assess progress, build skills, and achieve meaningful, sustainable impact.

Sr. Community Health & Latino Engagement Associate
Jhoselyn Rodriguez
Jhoselyn specializes in health education, Latino and Hispanic engagement, wellness coaching, and capacity building. A certified life coach, childbirth educator, and mental health first aid instructor, she brings extensive experience supporting families through health coaching, workforce development, and training in both English and Spanish.

Sr. Health Equity & Wellness Associate
Donica' Beckett, MPH, MIHL, CHES
Donica’ specializes in health equity, wellness communication, community engagement, and evaluation-informed program support. With over 18 years of experience as a public health analyst, educator, and award-winning speaker, she helps organizations strengthen health literacy, enhance workforce well-being, and deliver culturally grounded strategies that advance impact.

Sr. Community Health & Tribal Engagement Associate
Celena Donahue
Celena specializes in Tribal health engagement, community health education, quality improvement, and culturally responsive public health support. With over a decade of experience partnering with tribal nations, health organizations, and community clinics, she helps strengthen health equity, improve screening and wellness outcomes, and deliver culturally grounded training and engagement strategies.

Sr. Communications & Engagement Associate
Julie Slivka
Julie specializes in strategic communications, marketing, community outreach, and capacity-building. With over a decade of experience in health communications, she develops creative, culturally responsive messaging that expands reach and strengthens impact. A certified instructor in multiple evidence-based programs, Julie has trained more than 450 individuals in Mental Health First Aid and supports organizations in promoting positive health outcomes.

Sr. Program & Project Management Associate
Asia Downer
Asia specializes in program and project management, research support, evaluation assistance, and stakeholder engagement. With experience coordinating complex initiatives and translating data into clear insights, she brings precision and structure to client projects. She supports CEA’s engagement and wellness programming through efficient workflows, organized implementation, and clear communication.
