AMBASSADORS
Meet The Ambassadors
CHW Ambassadors are community leaders with a subject area mastery. They are professionals with lived experience. CHW Ambassadors provide education, outreach, navigation, and advocacy to communities, organizations, and government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a community health worker?
What does a community health workers do?
What kind of training is required for community health workers?
What kinds of health issues do community health workers address?
What is the job outlook for community health workers?
What kind of work settings do community health workers typically work in?
What is the role of community health workers in health promotion and disease prevention?
What is the impact of community health workers on health outcomes?
What are some examples of programs that employ community health workers?
What are some challenges faced by community health workers?
Cancer Prevention

Chelsea Ferguson
Community Health Worker
Concentration: Cancer Education
Bio Highlight: “My role is to educate and strengthen the trust within the African community about health and culturally sensitive topics

Dayana Camacho
Community Health Worker
Concentration: Cancer Education
Bio Highlight: “My calling is to lead, support, and connect Latino communities with local resources.”

Xiomara Vidal
Community Health Worker
Concentration: Youth Development
Bio Highlight: “I love to connect with the youth. Help them explore their curiosity and creativity”

Stephanie Toney
Community Health Worker
Concentration: Community Engagement
Bio Highlight: “My passion is to serve others through education and awareness. Investing in other is investing in the future.”

Marco Thomas
Community Health Worker
Concentration: Housing + Employment
Bio Highlight: “My calling is rooted in the premise of building deep connections within a community. Life experiences are key to building trust.”

Charlene Pitchford
Community Health Worker
Concentration: Community Resources
Bio Highlight: “I love serving my community. I find joy in being able to serve as a conduit of information and resources.”

Bennie Gates
Community Health Worker
Concentration: Diabetes Self-Management
Bio Highlight: “I love encouraging and promoting the principles of wellness. My life is a testimony of perseverance and resistance.”

Tomeka Martin
Community Health Worker
Concentration: Life Coach
Bio Highlight: “My passion has always been to help others. I am supporting returning citizens in their pathway to achieving greater success.”
VACHWA
The Virginia Community Health Worker Association (VACHWA) is led by industry professionals; who are committed to serving, developing and building their community through access to education and equity in public health.
CONTACT US
- Call : 804-477-5966
- Email : info@chwofva.com