Founded in 2022 by Dr. Anita Turner, Florida, U.S.A.; Edna Jarrett, BA, RN, North Carolina, U.S.A and Joan Bankole-Jones, MSW, LSW, New Jersey, U.S.A. Sierra Oasis of Hope, Inc. is a non-profit organization, born out of the need to reduce teenage pregnancy in the USA and Sierra Leone, and increase safe deliveries for pregnant teenagers. We are collaborating with them to provide a safe haven, enhance their development through education and acquire sustainable employment so that they can live a viable, independent and holistic life. Our work initiates opportunities for pregnant teenagers to take control of, evaluate, advocate for and sustain their own development and surmount life challenges to achieve their goals.
To establish a safe place, comprehensive sex education, perinatal and post-natal support, tools and resources that prepare pregnant teenagers to adopt, cultivate and sustain holistic health for themselves, their children and their families.
To empower teenagers to accomplish healthy behavioral choices, self-advocacy to ensure safe deliveries.
To enhance safe deliveries in target communities and reduce teenage pregnancy by up to 20% by 2027.
Your donation will help us continue our mission and support our community. Every dollar counts and will make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
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ANITA TURNER, Ed. D
President
With a Master’s degree in Special Education, Dr. Anita Turner taught special and regular education for over 20 years to middle and high school students in Tampa, Florida. She is also certified by the state of Florida to offer continuing education classes to healthcare workers. At the collegiate level, with a d
ANITA TURNER, Ed. D
President
With a Master’s degree in Special Education, Dr. Anita Turner taught special and regular education for over 20 years to middle and high school students in Tampa, Florida. She is also certified by the state of Florida to offer continuing education classes to healthcare workers. At the collegiate level, with a doctorate in Healthcare Education, Dr. Turner provides instruction in Gerantology / Healthcare Administration / Management to graduate and undergraduate students.
As a Supported Living and Supported Employment Coach for many years, Dr. Turner offered care and support services to teenage mothers, adults and young adults with varying exceptionalities, interacting with social welfare organizations and community leaders that championed the courses of disadvantaged groups in their communities.
EDNA JARRETT, BA, RN
Treasurer
As a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Edna’s professional overview is to provide patient-centered, compassionate, and individualized care to every patient she cares for.
During her 28+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Edna has had the opportunity to care for patients in a wide variety
EDNA JARRETT, BA, RN
Treasurer
As a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Edna’s professional overview is to provide patient-centered, compassionate, and individualized care to every patient she cares for.
During her 28+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Edna has had the opportunity to care for patients in a wide variety of settings, including critical care in a cardiology step-down unit at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. She also worked with adult patients with various acute medical-surgical condition, adult and pediatric patients with acute & chronic psychiatric diagnosis and eating disorders. She also has experience as a Case Manager/Supervisor for a home health agency.
Her current role is at Duke Early Phase Clinical Research Unit (DEPRU) providing protocol-driven care to research participants while supporting clinical care as needed. Her current certifications include:
1. Basic Life Support (BLS)Instructor (American Heart Association)
2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (American Heart Association)
3. Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) (American Association Of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
JOAN BANKOLE-JONES, MSW, LSW
Secretary
Joan Bankole-Jones, MSW, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker with experience in mental health therapy, and she has 21 years of extensive administrative experience in a college setting.
She adopts the Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person in Environment Approaches to address the needs of
JOAN BANKOLE-JONES, MSW, LSW
Secretary
Joan Bankole-Jones, MSW, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker with experience in mental health therapy, and she has 21 years of extensive administrative experience in a college setting.
She adopts the Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person in Environment Approaches to address the needs of a diverse population of children, youth and adults with mental health issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, disruptive behavior and adjustment disorders, for 3 years.
She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mental Health First Aid.
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