Research
Shelby Boyle
Director of Research
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Andrea (Andie) Martinez
Research Specialist
Over the past 20 years Andie Martinez has been a clinical research leader within the biotech and pharma industry focusing on the development of clinical strategy and portfolio management. She has also led the development of the overarching clinical operations strategies, providing inputs during clinical program design, driving the end-to-end execution of clinical programs across different disease areas.
Susan Weigl
Research Specialist
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Chris Adkins
Research Specialist
Chris Adkins is a public health researcher based in New Orleans, specializing in HIV prevention and treatment, health services evaluation, and community-led interventions to advance racial health equity in the South. With extensive experience across academia and community-based organizations, Chris has conducted mixed-methods evaluations of Medicaid initiatives, community health worker programs, and large-scale HIV prevention efforts, translating research into actionable practice and policy change.
Sarah Vega
Research Assistant
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Community Assessment
Katrina Balovlenkov, LCSW
Director of Community Assessment
Katrina Balovlenkov, a licensed clinical social worker, is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those most affected by health disparities. Her extensive background in harm reduction and social work has equipped her to lead RAI’s community engagement efforts.
Adam Thomson
Engagement Manager
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Helen Zimba
Engagement Specialist
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Lonnetta Wilson
Engagement Specialist
Lonnetta Wilson is a social worker, community organizer, and dedicated public health professional known for her commitment to advancing equitable access to HIV services. She has extensive experience leading HIV-related initiatives, coordinating community partnerships, and supporting efforts to strengthen client retention and re-engagement. Lonnetta serves in several regional leadership and advisory roles, contributing to collaborative strategies that address local needs and improve health outcomes. She is deeply committed to ensuring that all individuals—regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status—receive high-quality, stigma-free HIV services.
Michael J Smith
Engagement Specialist
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Darnell Duwyenie
Engagement Specialist
Darnell Duwyenie is a long-term survivor living with HIV for over 18 years. He currently is the Program Manager for an HIV/AIDS grassroots non-profit organization that provides the most housing assistance and support services for Southern Nevada. Darnell holds memberships within the Ryan White Planning Council, CoC Programs Committee, and the SW regional advisory member of the National Native HIV Network.
Rashaad Barnett
Engagement Specialist
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Ricky Tyler
Peer Engagement
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Friends of Hart Island
Elsie Soto
Director of Friends of Hart Island
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My Voice Our Stories
Kareem Canada
Interim Director
Kareem Canada is a versatile project coordinator with expertise in communication, teamwork, service agreement and invoice coordination, and event coordination. Known for anticipating leadership needs, streamlining processes, and managing sensitive relationships with discretion, Kareem thrives in fast-paced environments while ensuring seamless operations and polished outcomes.
Thomas Gardner
Storytelling Facilitator
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Tyra Gardner
Storytelling Facilitator
Tyra Gardner is a results-driven leader with 10+ years of experience advancing LGBTQIA+ engagement and services, including HIV/AIDS prevention programming, substance use support, and homelessness program delivery. A vision-oriented team lead, they build productive relationships with staff, community organizers, and community members to drive effective public engagement and program growth. Known for integrity, reliability, and resourcefulness, Tyra is dedicated to connecting the LGBTQIA+ community with vital, inclusive services.
Vanessa Herrera
Storytelling Facilitator
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Alejandro Rivera Santos
Storytelling Facilitator
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Joey Pons
Storytelling Facilitator
Tyra Gardner is a results-driven leader with 10+ years of experience advancing LGBTQIA+ engagement and services, including HIV/AIDS prevention programming, substance use support, and homelessness program delivery. A vision-oriented team lead, they build productive relationships with staff, community organizers, and community members to drive effective public engagement and program growth. Known for integrity, reliability, and resourcefulness, Tyra is dedicated to connecting the LGBTQIA+ community with vital, inclusive services.
Anthony Peterson
Storytelling Facilitator
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Community Competencies
Jake Yousif-Kelly
Community Competencies Manager
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Cathy Hamil
Community Competencies Associate
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Boomer Ullrich
Community Competencies Specialist
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Octavio Pasado
Technical Competencies Associate
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Chris Walker
Technical Competencies Assistant
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Executive Leadership
Michael Hager MPH, MA
Founder/CEO
With over 20 years of experience in public health and quality improvement, Michael Hager is the driving force behind Ready Aim Innovate. His career has spanned from working with community organizations to leading national healthcare initiatives.
Nathalie Abejero
VP of Operations/COO
A background in health systems strengthening and quality improvement in Southeast Asia informs Nathalie’s administrative and operational management work. She aligns teams and resources by coordinating support structures that enable community‑centered outcomes.
Favio Freyre
VP of Digital Transformation
Dr. Favio Freyre combines his expertise in medicine with advanced data analytics to drive RAI’s innovative approaches to health equity. With a focus on using data to improve patient outcomes, Dr. Freyre has been instrumental in developing RAI’s AI-driven community data generation initiatives.
Leslie Compton
Director of Finance/CFO
Leslie D. Compton is a seasoned tax professional with over 18 years of experience in tax planning, compliance, and financial advisory services. Leslie is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. Leslie specializes in helping individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations navigate complex tax regulations and situations while maximizing deductions and ensuring IRS compliance.
Business Team
Kelly Briggs-Hayler
Director of Programs
Kelly has a background as a Project Director and Creative Designer at a Futurist consultancy firm, working with the Fortune 500, and over 14 years in the finance industry as an Office Manager, Operations & Accounting Coordinator, and Executive Assistant,
Kelly brings a 20+ year background in volunteer work within the HIV/AIDS community with organizations such as The Center and Our House Portland.
Kellie Ann Norcott
Director of Compliance and Risk Management
Kellie has 27 years of experience working on Compliance and Policy issues at the county, state, and federal levels of government, as well as in major metropolitan hospital districts. Kellie has worked in grant administration and compliance, and is skilled in all aspects of for-profit and non-profit compliance and risk management.
Jennifer Carmona
Director of FTCEHE
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Javoszia Sterling-Lewis
Project Manager
Javoszia Sterling‑Lewis is a public health consultant and systems strategist specializing in project management, equitable program design, clinic transformation, and data‑driven quality improvement. She brings more than a decade of experience leading county, state, federal, and community‑based initiatives that strengthen patient experience, operational efficiency, and health outcomes.
Rodney McCoy
Project Manager
Rodney McCoy, Jr. brings his expertise of four decades in HIV prevention and education, as well as his real-life experience as an African American gay/queer man living with HIV. An Oberlin College graduate with his Bachelors in Sociology and Black Studies, Mr. McCoy has worked in a variety of capacities in the field of HIV Prevention, from Health Educator and HIV Counselor to Training Manager and Program Director to Research Assistant.
Emily Thomas
Project Manager
Emily Thomas is a Senior Project Manager and Strategic Healthcare Consultant with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare operations, data-driven strategy, and organizational change.
Her analytical foundation is grounded in an M.S. in Epidemiology from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, where she served as first author of a peer-reviewed scoping review published in Current Epidemiology Reports (2025).
Anna Baby
Project Manager
Anna Baby is a Program Assistant at Ready Aim Innovate, supporting initiatives at the intersection of health, environment, and community care. With over four years of experience in social services, she specializes in outreach, care coordination, and resource navigation for underserved populations, including people who use drugs and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Her work is grounded in harm reduction and community trust-building, with a focus on improving access to essential services. Anna holds a degree in Public Health from Hunter College.
Kareem Canada
Project Coordinator
Kareem Canada is a versatile project coordinator with expertise in communication, teamwork, service agreement and invoice coordination, and event coordination. Known for anticipating leadership needs, streamlining processes, and managing sensitive relationships with discretion, Kareem thrives in fast-paced environments while ensuring seamless operations and polished outcomes.
Marquesse Banks
Project Assistant
Marquesse Banks is a Public Health Advocate from Port Arthur, Texas. His passion lies in creating and managing sustainable programs that empower individuals from marginalized communities to take an active role in their health. He earned his Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Master’s in Public Health from Lamar University, and is certified as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
Christina Abdullah
Compliance Assistant
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MJ Yap
MIS/IT Lead
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