Special Announcement:



CBWW Welcomes New Board Members and Celebrates a Legacy of Governance and Leadership

The Center for Black Women’s Wellness (CBWW) is pleased to announce its five new Board Members: Adama K. Wiltshire, Jackie P. Taylor, Kimberee Phelps, Dr. Madeline Sutton, and S.E. Spencer Keziah.

CBWW is excited to welcome them aboard and grateful for how their experience and insight will enhance the organization's contributions to community health.

Adama K. Wiltshire, Esq. - Senior Associate, Baker & Hostetler LLP

Adama K. Wiltshire, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Atlanta, where she practices Traditional Labor and Employment, and Health Law litigation. Her work includes representing and advising organizations in complex regulatory and employment disputes, with a particular focus on compliance, risk management, and matters affecting access to healthcare. Adama has significant litigation experience in niche areas of health law, including disputes involving Georgia’s Certificate of Need (CON) Law, where she has worked on matters related to healthcare facility approvals, regulatory requirements, and administrative proceedings. Through this work, she has developed a strong appreciation for the intersection of healthcare regulation, community impact, and health equity. Adama earned her Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis and her Bachelor’s degree from The University of Chicago.

Adama is deeply committed to advancing health equity, wellness, and economic empowerment for Black women and children, and their communities.

Jackie P. Taylor - Founder & CEO, Boost Strategy Group

Jackie P. Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Boost Strategy Group, a national consulting and transformation firm dedicated to advancing economic development through entrepreneurship, workforce innovation, and inclusive growth strategies. With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors—including serving as a former Americas Sector Leader at Ernst & Young (EY)—Jackie is widely recognized for driving large-scale transformation initiatives that strengthen institutions and expand economic opportunity.

A nationally recognized thought leader on workforce optimization and ecosystem-driven economic development, Jackie is also the published author of the best-selling book Give Me A Boost! – The Resource Entrepreneur’s Handbook for Growing and Scaling Your Business.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jackie leads with purpose rooted in service and family, an intention that deepens her commitment to building stronger, healthier, and more supportive communities for women and families.

Kimberee Phelps - VP of Quality, Kaiser Permanente

Kimberee Phelps serves as Vice President of Quality for Kaiser Permanente Georgia, bringing nearly three decades of dedicated service to the organization. In her executive role, she oversees all quality assurance improvement initiatives, quality governance, and the development and implementation of strategies designed to enhance care and service within the Kaiser Permanente Georgia care delivery system.

Phelps began her tenure with Kaiser Permanente in 1998 and assumed her current position in 2019 after serving as Senior Director of Primary Care Services. Her previous roles within the organization include Director of Area Operations, Director of Medical Office Administration, and Assistant Administrator of Adult Medicine. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, Phelps held nursing leadership positions at several local hospitals, including Emory Midtown Hospital, where she was responsible for Nursing and Quality Oversight. She is a Registered Professional Nurse and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University, as well as a master’s degree in organizational management with a focus on Leadership from Capella University. Additionally, she is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Executive Leadership program.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Phelps attended the Atlanta Public School system and grew up in Southwest Atlanta. Her guiding principle is: Live on Purpose, Tomorrow isn’t Promised.

Dr. Madeline Y. Sutton, MD, MPH, FACOG - OBGYN, Elevance Health

Dr. Madeline Sutton is a board-certified OBGYN physician with over 27 years of direct patient care experience, medical director at Elevance Health, where she helps strengthen maternal health care and strategies for people in Georgia, best-selling author, national and international speaker, and former medical epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She is passionate about caring for women and mentoring historically underrepresented, early-career scientists and clinicians as a key tool for advancing health equity. She has presented at numerous scientific meetings and published over 160 scientific articles and two books on women’s health, sexual health, and HIV/STD prevention.

She maintains a faculty appointment at the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has provided care and instruction internationally, including in Haiti, South Africa, and Ghana.

Dr. Sutton earned her Bachelors in Psychology (B.S.)/Pre-med from Georgetown University, her Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) and Masters of Public Health (M.P.H.) degrees from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She loves the mission of Center for Black Women’s Wellness and looks forward to serving on the Board in support of increased access and wellness for women.

S.E. Spencer Keziah - Manager, Partnerships & Program Development, Philanthropy Southeast

As Philanthropy Southeast’s Manager, Partnerships & Program Development, S.E. Spencer Keziah leads efforts to design and manage educational programs for our members while also identifying opportunities for partnerships tied to content and sponsorships. Combining her skills in program management, volunteer management and collaboration, and thought leadership, she works closely with Philanthropy Southeast members and committees to plan programs and resource development efforts.

S.E.’s goal is to create space and facilitate gatherings for our members to listen, learn and collaborate – with each other and other experts in the field – to build an equitable and prosperous South. Her role allows her to travel throughout the Southeast, experiencing its diverse communities while creating learning and networking experiences that strengthen relationships and deepen philanthropy’s impact.

S.E. brings vital experience that includes research on corporate volunteer programs and consulting and facilitation for adult learners. She has managed fellowship programs for Habitat for Humanity and the North Carolina Department for Health and Human Services. She has also advised students at North Carolina State University minoring in nonprofit studies.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina, S.E. earned a Master of Public Administration degree from North Carolina State University and an instructional design certificate from the University of Illinois. S.E., a passionate Tar Heels fan, was born and raised in the Southeast and has lived in Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina, among others.

Please join us in celebrating these new Board Members as we honor a legacy of governance and leadership.