 | Dr. Natasha Crooks is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing. Her community-engaged research program centers on addressing sexual health disparities among Black girls and women. Her current research focuses on the development and testing of IMAGE (IMARA for Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment), a family-based HIV prevention intervention designed to increase the protection of Black girls' sexual and reproductive health in Chicago. |
 | Jessica Ogwumike, MPH, is a public health researcher and trained labor doula. She is experienced in adapting evidence-based programming to improve outcomes for marginalized birthing and parenting communities, especially serving Black and queer families. As Project Director, Ogwumike oversees IMAGE research procedures and curriculum implementation. |
 | Alexis Strong is a Chicago native who is dedicated to the field of human services. Alexis is commissioned to combat the challenges and disparities of underserved communities, to help improve the livelihood of a Greater Chicago through UIC's IMAGE team. |