BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AND STAFF

Sophia Leverson, MPH | Executive Director

Sophia Leverson, MPH is the Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama Chapter. Leverson earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology as well as her Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to becoming Executive Director in 2023, she served as an Epidemiologist at the Jefferson County Department of Health working to expand healthcare utilization and access across the county. During the COVID-19 pandemic she served on the Health Officer's team of subject matter experts and conducted epidemiological tracing. After the pandemic, Leverson served as a Clinical Data Analyst at Children's Hospital working to eliminate hospital acquired infections. As Executive Director, she plans to utilize her lifelong love of service and passion for health equity to improve the lives of all the Association's clients. Her goals include increasing engagement in services, and sickle cell education/advocacy across the Association's thirteen county service area.

Board of Directors and Staff

  • Leah J. Wiggins, LUTCF®, FSCP®

    President

  • Wilbur Johnson

    1st Vice President

  • Paul Amamoo, M.D.

    2nd Vice President

  • Marietta Wicks

    Secretary

  • Margaret Z. Beard

    Treasurer

  • Anissia Hatcher

    Director

  • Dr. JoNetta Terry

    Director

  • Kenneth Williams

    Director

  • Phyllis Harris

    Acting Administrator | Staff

  • Dr. Brandi Pernell, DNP

    Sickle Cell Counselor/Educator | Staff

  • Anthony Wright

    Acting Associate Director | Staff

  • Arthur Wynn, M.S.

    Community Health Worker | Staff

  • Monique McCarthy

    Office Manager | Staff

  • LaZette Wright, MSW

    Social Worker | Staff

  • Not Pictured

    Dana Woodruff | Director

    Star Culpepper | Director

    Charles Lawson | Director