About HealthCare Support Association of America
We are a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to health, opportunity, and community support — so every person has the chance to live a healthier life.
Our Mission
HealthCare Support Association of America works to remove barriers to health and wellbeing by connecting individuals and families with programs, resources, and education that meet them where they are. We believe lasting change happens through community-driven partnerships, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
Our work is guided by four pillars: people, health, opportunity, and stronger communities. Every program we build starts with these values at the center.
People
Building stronger connections within the communities we serve.
Health
Expanding access to care, screenings, and wellness resources.
Opportunity
Creating pathways to greater stability and possibility.
Stronger Communities
Partnering locally to build healthier futures together.
Our Approach
We work alongside local partners, volunteers, and community members to design programs around real, local needs — from food access to wellness screenings to enrollment support. Rather than operating in isolation, we aim to strengthen the networks that already exist in the communities we serve.
The people behind our mission
Meet Our Ambassadors
Our ambassadors bring research, education, and compassionate community service to our shared mission. Together, they help people find useful information, ask informed questions, and take an active role in their health and wellbeing.
Founding Ambassadors
Founding Ambassador · Director of Research
Jonathan E. Jones
Jonathan helps guide HCSAAA’s research priorities and educational focus. He brings together research and expert perspectives to explore how practical choices can support wellbeing and help people take an active role in their own care.
Founding Ambassador
Joannda Jones
Joannda’s personal health experiences inspired her interest in nutrition and wellness education. She brings that perspective to HCSAAA’s mission, helping people build knowledge, ask informed questions, and become more engaged in supporting their own wellbeing.
Science & Medical Leadership
Science Ambassador
Kedar Prasad, PhD
Dr. Prasad brings decades of research in radiation biology and micronutrition to HCSAAA. His published research and books explore vitamins, antioxidants, and their relationship to health. He contributes a scientific perspective to the association’s educational work.
Medical Director
Dr. Jarir Nakouzi, MD
Dr. Nakouzi’s role as Medical Director reflects HCSAAA’s commitment to connecting health education with a medical perspective. His focus is on informed conversations, active participation in care, and the importance of a strong relationship between individuals and their healthcare professionals.
Community Ambassadors
Community Ambassador
Angelique Greer
Angelique brings more than 40 years of volunteer ministry experience to her health advocacy. Her commitment to service and patient advocacy helps individuals find reliable information, make informed decisions, and feel supported as they pursue better wellbeing.
Community Ambassador
Madai Parrai
Madai combines health education and community outreach with a compassionate approach to advocacy. She helps connect individuals with useful resources, encourages preventive health awareness, and supports people in taking an active role in their health and wellness.
Community Ambassador
Joyce Morris
Joyce is dedicated to helping people access health information and resources. Drawing on her community outreach experience, she offers compassionate encouragement and supports HCSAAA’s work to empower individuals on their journey toward better health.
Community Ambassador
Diane Lannier
Diane brings experience in health education and patient advocacy to HCSAAA. Her empathetic approach helps individuals navigate complex health information with greater confidence, supporting the association’s commitment to accessible education and community wellbeing.
Community Ambassador
Deloris Levatt
Deloris brings more than a decade of volunteer ministry and community service to her advocacy. She is passionate about helping people find reliable health information and offers a compassionate, service-minded approach to supporting individuals through HCSAAA’s resources.
Community Ambassador
Alfreda Strong
Alfreda combines a passion for wellness with a deep commitment to community service. Through HCSAAA, she supports individuals in their health journeys with compassion and encouragement, helping others feel empowered to take an active interest in their wellbeing.
Community Ambassador
Maggie
Maggie brings more than 20 years of volunteer evangelizing and community outreach experience. Her lifelong commitment to service informs her compassionate approach, offering support and encouragement to people seeking health information and a stronger sense of wellbeing.
Community Ambassador
Melanie Mathis
Melanie’s curiosity about the human body and commitment to lifelong learning shape her approach to health advocacy. She values a simple, healthy life roadmap and brings empathy and encouragement to helping others navigate their own wellness journeys.
Community Ambassador
Gretchen Daniels
Gretchen brings a compassionate perspective to supporting people through challenging health journeys. Her resilience and personal experience inspire her commitment to encouragement, useful resources, and helping individuals feel supported as they work toward greater wellbeing.
Financial Leadership
Chief Financial Officer
Freddie Fitzgerald, EA
Freddie brings expertise in tax and financial management to HCSAAA. As an IRS Enrolled Agent, he contributes financial stewardship and a focus on fiscal integrity, supporting the association’s ability to advance its mission of health advocacy and education.
Research Partner
AmeRx Bioscience Corporation
AmeRx brings a bioscience research focus encompassing immunotherapy, biohazards, and environmental health.