In July 2025, the Executive Director appeared on WBRC to discuss the recent recall of a sickle cell treatment.

Pictured: Executive Director Sophia Leverson.

In July 2025, the Executive Director participated in LEARN United. LEARN United continues to offer nonprofit professionals opportunities to build confidence, sharpen skills and amplify their impact across Central Alabama.

Pictured: Executive Director Sophia Leverson and a member of the SCDAA team.

In June 2025, the Executive Director was recognized for her work reenergizing the Association since joining the organization.

Pictured: Executive Director Sophia Leverson and Sickle Cell Warrior Tynisha Hall at the 27th Annual Magic City Sickle Cell Walk.

In June 2025, the Birmingham Times highlighted a few of our local Sickle Cell Warriors.

Pictured: Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Executive Director Sophia Leverson, Sickle Cell Warrior Sean Baker (holding sign), and supporters.

In May 2025, the Association met with US Congresswoman Terri Sewell at the Save Our Healthcare Roundtable.

Pictured: Executive Director Sophia Leverson, US Congresswoman Terri Sewell, leadership of other local non-profits.

In September 2024, the Association got the Sickle Cell Month Proclamation signed by the Governor of Alabama.

Pictured: Governor Kay Ivey, Executive Director Sophia Leverson, Phyllis Harris, Board Member Margaret Z. Beard, and other Alabama Sickle Cell leaders and advocates.

In June 2024, the Association appeared on WBRC to promote the 26th Annual Magic City Sickle Cell Walk.

Pictured (left to right): Executive Director Sophia Leverson | Board Members: Leah J H Wiggins, Margaret Z. Beard, Ken Williams.

In May 2024, the Executive Director was a featured guest of the Intravenous 205 Podcast.

Pictured: Executive Director Sophia Leverson and host Iva Williams.

In March 2024, the Executive Director was recognized as one of the 2024 Who’s Who In Nonprofits in the Birmingham Business Journal.

Executive Director Sophia Leverson is mentioned on Page 24.

In February 2024, the Executive Director of the Association attended UWCA Training for Nonprofit Executive Directors and Board Members.

Pictured: Executive Director Sophia Leverson and Board Member Leah Wiggins engaging with other nonprofit leaders and board members.