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Photo for Loudd Dr. Grace A. Loudd, Principal Investigator
As a TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative principal investigator Dr. Loudd is committed to TSU campus efforts targeting substance use and HIV/AIDS risk behaviors among college and community-based young adults. She is responsible for the program’s administration, operation, and ongoing communications with the external funding agency. Dr. Loudd is an   Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work.

Public Affairs Building Office #302AA    713-313-1194

Dr. Boutte-Queen Dr. Needha Boutte-Queen, Co-Principal Investigator
As a TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative principal investigator Dr. Boutte-Queen is responsible for program administration, operations, and campus and community-based partner affiliations. As a 40+ year resident of the Historic Greater Third she nurtures strong and enduring ties to both the business and social communities. Dr. Boutte-Queen is Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences (COLABS) and Full Professor of Social Work.

Contact Ronda G. Lewis    713-313-7783

Photo for Milton Shape Dr. Orlando Milton, Jr. Ed.D., Program Evaluator
Dr. Milton is the TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative program evaluator. His contributions focus on designing and updating TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative program and research-based protocols. He conducts ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure process and outcome targets are met via data collection, analyses, and interpretation. Dr. Milton is a Visiting Instructor of Social Work.

Public Affairs Building Office #302V    713-313-1195

Photo for Dr. Carlin Barnes Dr. Carlin Barnes, M.D., Program Psychiatrist
Dr. Barnes is the TSU S.H.A.P.E. initiative Board-Certified Psychiatrist. For over 15 years, she has provided comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally sensitive mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults. She earned her medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine. She trained in the specialty of psychiatry at programs affiliated with both Harvard University and Emory University Schools of Medicine. She is passionate about educating the community on mental health issues and is frequently invited as a speaker at church and civic events. Dr. Barnes provides TSI services on-campus and virtually.

University Counseling Center Office #108C     713-313-1125

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TSI C.H.A.N.G.E. Staff

Photo for Shenetha Shenetha Harrison-Toliver, eMPA - TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative C.H.A.N.G.E. Project Coordinator
Ms. Harrison-Toliver is a graduate of Texas Southern University with a passion for serving underserved communities and diverse populations. She has over 15 years of experience working in nonprofit government and serving vulnerable adults including those living with HIV. She is responsible for all day-to-day project operations related to ensuring accountability, marketing, social media awareness, HIV & viral Hepatitis testing and education sessions, activity/outreach design, and establishing, establishing and maintaining community-based partnerships, and internal and external reporting.

Public Affairs Building Office #302AC     713-313-7426

Photo for Shenetha LaTasha Ward, M.A. - TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative C.H.A.N.G.E. Case Management
Ms. Ward is trained in health education, community health, and school and professional counseling. Her academic and professional training honed a unique set of skills affording her the ability to develop meaningful relationships and improved health outcomes for all those she serves. She has 15 years of experience working as a health disparity coordinator, a team leader, and in medical case management. She is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, service navigation, and reinforcing campus and community-based partnerships.

Public Affairs Building Office #302AC     713-313-4829

TSI C.H.A.N.G.E. Staff

Photo for Dr. Nichole Akinbohun Nichole Akinbohun-Siner, B.A. - TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative Y.E.S. Project Coordinator
Ms. Akinbohun is a Psychology/Biology Graduate of Texas Southern University. She has over 30 years experience in clinical-based HIV prevention, treatment, management, programming, and leadership at city and county levels. She is responsible for all day-to-day project operations related to ensuring accountability, marketing, social media awareness, HIV & viral Hepatitis testing and education sessions, activity/outreach design, and establishing, establishing and maintaining community-based partnerships, and internal and external reporting.

Public Affairs Building Office #302Q     713-313-1975

robin green shape centerRobin Green, M.S. - TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative Y.E.S. Program Assistant
Ms. Green is a triple graduate of Texas Southern University having earned her bachelor and two master's degrees in Human Services and Consumer Science and Health Education. She has over 17 years of health education experience working with diverse groups and organizations. She is responsible for conducting HIV and viral hepatitis testing and SUD screenings on-campus and throughout the Greater 3rd and 5th Ward communities. She recruits participants, conducts outreach, implements evidence-based prevention strategies, maintains and regularly updates social media platforms, participates in linking participants diagnosed with SUD and/or COD, HIV, and/or hepatitis into treatment, and engages in retention activities.

Public Affairs Building #302P  713-313-7558

Photo for JaKenzy JaKenzy Tyler, B.S. - TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative Y.E.S. Program Assistant
Mr. Tyler is a graduate of Texas Southern University, currently enrolled graduate student, former TSU SHAPE Initiative peer advocate, and Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Navy. He is personally committed to community engagement and supporting healthy development among all youth and young adults he serves. He is responsible for conducting HIV and viral hepatitis testing and SUD screenings on-campus and throughout the Greater 3rd and 5th Ward communities. He recruits participants, conducts outreach, implements evidence-based prevention strategies, maintains and regularly updates social media platforms, participates in linking participants diagnosed with SUD and/or COD, HIV, and/or hepatitis into treatment, and engages in retention activities.

Public Affairs Building Office #302P     713-313-7558

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