Our Team
CWUW Team
About our Executive Director
Rhonda L. Bayless, founded the Centers of Wellness for Urban Women in 2007 as she saw a need for women to prioritize their health and well-being. Ms. Bayless has a long history of working on behalf of women through leading and developing various programs such as Woman to Woman, a program recognized by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, focusing on HIV and African American Women, Girls Inc National Resource Center, building capacity for 92 affiliates in HIV/AIDS, Substance Abuse, and preventing adolescent pregnancy. Ms. Bayless worked on other national initiatives focusing on women and girls along with speaking at the National Council on Disabilities quarterly meeting (Obama administration) regarding Black Women and mental health.
As a leader, Ms. Bayless encourages women and men to join our efforts to improve the health outcomes and quality of life for women their families. Your time, talent, and treasures matters.
Board Commitment
Our board members are committed to the mission and values of the Center of Wellness for Urban Women. Each member is dedicated to further the work of CWUW through their time, skills, and financial support.
Board Members
Interested in Board Membership?
CWUW is looking for board members to assist in the further development of the organization.
Each Board member is expected to chair or participate on a committee actively.
Each Board Member must be committed to women's health and advocacy.
Your time commitment is critical. You must have at least ten monthly hours to commit to board responsibility, including committee engagement and program attendance.
We do have fundraising expectations to build the sustainability of the organization.
We are a working board. You may be asked to volunteer at CWUW activities and events to support staff.
CWUW must have a strong and reliable board for sustainability.
If you want to be a board member, please complete the form below!