Vision
The vision of Emmanual Health Education, LLC is to create an environment that educate men, foster support and engage in open dialogue about Prostate Health among African American Men throughout the State of Maryland beginning in Prince George's County as a result of having the highest rates of incidents and mortality.
Mission
- Provide a platform designed to deliver prostate health education and increase awareness
- Prostate screenings to decrease the rate of incidences and mortality due to prostate cancer
- Facilitate quarterly support groups that foster a comfortable autonomous environment among prostate cancer survivors to share individual experiences
- Facilitate educational learning experiences about prostate cancer health in various community venues (including but not limited to barber shops, beauty salons, community centers, faith based centers, and local agencies).
Goals
- Advocacy
- Seek local/ state government and philanthropy funding to support screenings and educational opportunities for African American Men to be held in different areas of Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Meet the Executive Team
Founder & President, Mr. William Battle, MA
Founder & President, Mr. William Battle, MA
Founder & President, Mr. William Battle, MA
Mr. William Battle is a highly driven health educator who over the past decade has engaged in the philosophical application of knowledge related to various health practices and issues that affects today’s society, he places a high priority on nutrition, chronic diseases, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and dimensions of wellness. Mr. Battle is currently an adjunct professor at Bowie State University in the College of Education, Department of Teaching, Learning and Professional Development.
Executive Director, Dr. Akeda Pearson
Founder & President, Mr. William Battle, MA
Founder & President, Mr. William Battle, MA
Education Maven, Dr. Akeda Pearson is an awarded and results-oriented educational leader who has dedicated her life for the betterment of youth, women, men and families. With over 20 years in the field of Education and Christian Ministry, she has had the pleasure to provide exceptional instructional expertise to diverse school personnel, colleges, universities, faith based organizations and nonprofits.