Cheer Lead HERS List

Meochia Nochi

Founder & Mentoring Mentee Lead (Help HER)

Meochia believes in the power of leading by example and that healthy mentoring relationships keep everyone accountable and responsible.

Shanda Powell

Mentee Lead (Teach HER)

Shanda’s advocacy for young people is a gift. Shanda believes that pouring into young people's lives is an expression of being the village our youth need.

Pat Brown-Paul

Mentor Lead (Support HER)

Pat Brown-Paul is a confident and creative leader who encourages and inspires those around her to grow spiritually, professionally, and personally.

Melinda Aviles

Lead Therapist (Ages 16-18)

Melinda's passion for supporting women and young girls in the area of mental health was birthed from her own struggles of growing up feeling alone.

Disha Roddy

Special Events Lead

Disha loves helping ladies lead fun and productive lives. She believes self-care is a priority in loving self.

Virginia Moore

Healthy HER Body Lead

As a future social epidemiologist in women's health I am proud to give health insights to help support and fill in knowledge gaps to the young women and women of SMH.

Aneisha Williams

Lead Therapist (Ages 9-12)

Aniesa Williams, a Muskegon Heights native, recently earned her MSW from Ferris State University.

Tamara Spears

Lead Therapist (Ages 13-15)

Tamara Spears, is a passionate, dedicated, poised and impactful Social Worker. Her
journey in youth support began at age 16 as a peer counselor with the YMCA, setting the
foundation for her lifelong commitment to helping young people thrive. Tamara holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Aquinas College with an emphasis on sociology
and psychology, and she has further advanced her expertise with a Master’s degree in
Social Work from Western Michigan University.

Syreeta Drake

Lead Therapist (Ages 18+)

Syreeta Drake, MSN, BSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience and a deep commitment to holistic, compassionate mental health care.

Tari Marcias

Mentee Lead (Teach HER)

Tari holds certifications in trauma-informed care, behavioral support strategies, and conflict management, alongside advanced training in anti-racism and social justice advocacy.