Interfaith Working Group
Backbone Team, Coachman-Moore & Associates Inc.
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Asha Moore B.A, Primary Author
Asha Moore is an experienced leader in faith-based health education, having spent eight years with the WeCanStopSTDsLA Interfaith Working Group developing the Interfaith Sexual Health Toolkit to guide multifaith leaders in supporting youth wellness. She brings a strong commitment to empathy in her work with diverse communities and is also a certified Film Intimacy Coordinator, ensuring safe and consensual practices on set. Beyond her professional roles, Asha is an accomplished musician who has performed at renowned venues such as Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and the Hollywood Bowl.
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Kathye D. Jenkins Ph.D., MPH
Dr. Kathye Jenkins is the Founder and President of the Cynthia Perry Ray Foundation, leading health and wellness initiatives for over 24 years to promote education, empowerment, and healthier communities. She also serves as CEO and Board Chair of Great Beginnings for Black Babies, Inc., and collaborates with major health organizations, faith leaders, and government agencies to address health disparities nationwide. With advanced degrees in Organizational Leadership and Public Health, Dr. Jenkins is an accomplished advocate, educator, and leader in faith-based health outreach, holding numerous advisory and leadership roles across public health and community organizations
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Valerie Coachman-Moore. MPH, President and CEO and WeCanStopSTDsLA Convener www.coachmanmoore.com
Valerie Coachman-Moore, MPH, is President and CEO of Coachman Moore & Associates Inc., a consulting firm she founded in 1987 to drive community, policy, and practice change across health, education, and human services sectors. With expertise in leadership development, strategic planning, and community engagement, she has led major initiatives including WeCanStopSTDsLA and the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative. Valerie serves on multiple boards, including as Chair of Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School, and holds degrees from Pomona College and UNC Chapel Hill, with a fellowship in adolescent health from the University of Minnesota.
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Kathleen Chuman MA, Nonprofit Consultant
Kathleen Chuman is a seasoned nonprofit consultant with over 30 years of experience helping organizations enhance effectiveness, sustainability, and impact. She specializes in strategic planning, organizational development, board governance, program design, evaluation, and fundraising, and is a certified organizational development consultant. Kathleen has worked with diverse clients, including community-based organizations and advocacy groups, and brings expertise in facilitation and equity-focused processes. Her background includes leadership roles in nonprofit management, program development, and teaching in community transformation and conflict resolution. She holds an M.A. in Urban Planning and a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA.
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Dawn Greenblatt MPH, CHES
Billie Dawn Greenblatt grew up in Los Angeles and received her MPH from San Diego State University. She immigrated to the US from Israel as a young child and is now the proud mother of a rambunctious toddler, and pet parent to an even more rambunctious kitten. After growing up without healthcare during an era where pre-existing conditions would limit your access for years, she chose to pursue a career in public health and dedicate her work to ensuring that her fellow Angelenos have access to the care and support they need. Over time, her focus became sexual and reproductive health, and she has spent most of her career working with adolescents. Billie Dawn is honored to have consulted with CMA to support the development of the sexual health materials in the toolkit and curriculum, and even more honored to be sharing those materials with you all.
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Reverend Michael Mata Former Co-Chair Interfaith Working Group
Michael A. Mata is a seasoned leader in community engagement and urban transformation, integrating faith-based principles with practical strategies for social well-being. With over three decades of experience, he specializes in urban leadership development, creating educational frameworks that blend theology and urban studies. Currently serving as Director of Network Engagement and Leadership Development at TogetherLA, Mata has taught at several theological institutions and advocates for holistic approaches to address spiritual, social, and public health needs in marginalized communities. He is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and holds degrees in Biblical Literature, Religion, and Urban Planning

