Kariema Washington is a retired Army Veteran with over 22 years of service. She holds a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership and has a vast background in Human Relations, Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). Kariema’s strong interest in helping strengthen families and communities stems from her experience in building teams, helping them become stronger, more resilient, and more effective.
This nonprofit is important to me because I have always had a strong aspiration to be a part of something meaningful and greater than myself. I have also directly experienced the significant burden and uncertainties that childhood Cancer can bestow on families, friends, and communities. Early detection, excellent medical care, and community support saved the life of my fifteen-year-old niece. Unfortunately, I have also lost many other significant people in my life to Cancer, to include Johnathan. At his young age Johnathan exhibited attributes of a leader, he was enthusiastic, patient, respectful, positive, optimistic, and humble. Most of all, Johnathan was a visible example and role model to everyone around him. If I can assist families by sharing a fragment of John’s love and support, I will do my best to do my part to ease the burden.