Meet our Community Care and Advocacy Coordinators
Tinika Hogan, Peer Mentor, Speaker, Fierce Advocate
Healing Catalyst and Empowerment Advocate
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Tinika brings a wealth of community-based experience and genuine compassion to her role at Sankofa Healing Studio. She actively engages with various advocacy groups, including the Still We Rise Coalition, Dignity Act Now Collective of PA, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Community Legal Services, and the People's Paper CoOp. As a member of the Prison Advocacy Board, a Peer Mentor, and a fierce Activist, Tinika dedicates herself to driving meaningful change.
In her capacity as a Vaccine Champion, Tinika has played a crucial role in curbing the spread of COVID within Philadelphia jails. She has been instrumental in providing incarcerated individuals with essential education about updated COVID guidelines and recommendations. Tinika works closely with initiatives such as the Black Mama's Bail Out, and various housing, work development, and education programs. Additionally, she was a member of the inaugural Women's Reentry Pilot Project at Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Having personally experienced the impact of incarceration, Tinika is deeply committed to connecting individuals with trusted organizations that offer trauma-responsive care. She understands the transformative power of supportive networks in breaking the cycles of addiction, poverty, and incarceration among justice-involved adults and youth. Through holistic care, Tinika believes in fostering dignity, providing individuals with the necessary resources to reach their full potential, and creating an environment conducive to healing and successful family reunification.
Veronica Rex, Peer Mentor, Speaker, Fierce Advocate
Empowering Communities through Care and Advocacy
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Veronica, a compassionate and dedicated mother of four children, has experienced the tragic loss of two of her own. With 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, she understands the importance of family and community support.
Veronica's unwavering passion lies in working with individuals within the community, striving to create positive changes and empower those in need. With an extensive background spanning 15 years, she has acquired valuable expertise in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges.
Previously, Veronica actively participated in addressing the opiate crisis at Prevention Point, contributing her skills to help prevent and combat addiction. Currently, she devotes her full-time efforts to the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund, tirelessly working to secure the release of incarcerated individuals who are unable to afford cash bail.
In addition to her professional commitments, Veronica is deeply involved in various advocacy groups and initiatives focused on restorative justice. She actively organizes alongside the Dignity Act Now Collective/Mary's Daughter, People Paper Co-op, Still We Rise Freedom Coalition, Uplift Solutions, Mothers in Charge, and many other organizations striving for a more just and equitable society.
Veronica's extensive experience, coupled with her unyielding dedication to community care, positions her as an invaluable asset in her role as a community care coordinator.