About
Hearts In Mind Alignment Foundation, Inc.
"We are here to disrupt the patterns of disparities in the mental health care system."
The Hearts In Mind Alignment Foundations, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization owned and operated by people of color that provides relevant and accessible psychoeducation and mental health resources to communities that are often underserved and/or overlooked by larger health systems.
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It is our mission to serve as a culturally informed conduit for marginalized communities to receive quality mental health care access and education through groups, events, resources and support.
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Meet Our Board
Our board members are not only honorary but also passionate about seeing the mission move forward on the behalf of those who's voices have been lost in the space of mental health education. Our board members are committed to being a resource to communities at large.
PAUL BASHEA WILLIAMS, LICSW-C, LCSW
CEO/President
Paul Bashea Williams is founder and owner of Hearts In Mind Counseling. He is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Approved Clinical Supervisor. He has worked as a Licensed Social Worker for over 15 years providing therapy, coaching and mentoring. He provides psychotherapy and psychoeducation and coaching for individuals, couples, families, groups and corporations. He also offers and provides clinical supervision and peer consultation.Contracted with several entities, Mr. Williams has provided clinical support and therapy for over under resourced communities in Montgomery County, Maryland. He is certified in couples and family systems. He along with his wife, founded The Hearts In Mind Alignment Foundation, Inc. to provide relevant and accessible mental health education and resources to communities that are often overlooked by larger health systems. Mr. Williams attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee for both his undergrad and graduate studies in Social Work where he was awarded and inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Alumnus for community impact. He also founded the Paul Bashea Williams Scholarship Fund for African American and minority students who are seeking to obtain a degree in Social Work.
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TARA GATES WILLIAMS, MBA, MS
Vice President
Tara Gates Williams serves at the Vice President of our foundation. She is a brand expert that works with entrepreneurs, small businesses, professional athletes, and major corporations. As a retired high school principal and teacher trainer, she has over 30 years of experience in administrative and leadership positions in the field of education, in both public and non-profit sectors. She brings her expertise and experience in field of branding and marketing, program development, data tracking and mental health clinician alignment to serve communities identified as under resourced. Mrs. Williams holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree and a Master of Science in Management & Public Relations, both from the University of Maryland University College and a B.A. Degree from Virginia State University. She serves as an advisory board member for the Office of Career Development, Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America, is a member of The Continental Societies, Inc. a global community service organization and she serves as an advisory board member for The Women of Prince Georges an organization that provides women business owners with educational experiences, inspiration and resources to support business growth.
AVA L. ANDERSON, BA
Communications/ Marketing Director
Ava L. Anderson serves as the communications and marking director for the Hearts In Mind Alignment Foundation, Inc. She is a results-driven, marketing professional with experience in strategic brand marketing, public relations, and event marketing. She has worked for Golin a global public relations firm, Good Morning America, Roc Nation, Allied Integrated Marketing, RLJ Entertainment-Urban Movie Channel, YMCA, and Girls Life Magazine. Ava's brings her expertise and training in public relations, marketing, client engagement, event management advertising and influencer alignment to our foundation. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications with Minors in Civic Engagement and Fashion Merchandising. She has also volunteered her time as a peer educator with Planned Parenthood. She is also an active member of her sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
THERE IS HOPE EVEN WHEN YOUR BRAIN TELLS YOU THERE ISN'T.
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Your donation to The Hearts In Mind Alignment Foundation, Inc. 501 (c) (3) is tax deductible. For all donations made by your or your organization, you will receive proof of donation letter for tax purposes.
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