Wendy L. Poage, MHA

Aug 31, 2022

President

President

Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC)

Wendy L. Poage earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the Colorado State University in 1993 and her Master of Health Care Administration at Webster University in 1997. Wendy has been the President of the Prostate Conditions Education Council since 1998 and the Administrator of Urologic Oncology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for over ten years.

Wendy’s vast experience with prostate cancer includes leadership positions in renowned educational institutions, hospitals, non-profits, and private practice settings. Her unique expertise and areas of interests include bridging the gap between patients, research and their medical providers, cause marketing for challenging demographics and building innovative national and international programs that are highly sought after by outside entities. Wendy actively participates in research and has a variety of publications including scientific abstracts and general magazine articles. Wendy has also been selected to serve with several affiliated non-profits around the country including her role as Vice President of the National Alliance for State Prostate Cancer Coalitions, Obadiah Cole Foundation, and the Prostate Cancer Roundtable. As a highly sought-after international consultant and resource, she speaks to both physician and patient groups including recent speaking engagement at the American Urological Association, the American Association of Clinical Chemistry, the International Prostate Cancer Update and the Future Directions in Urology Symposium.

Jsaela Barrow, MPH

Aug 30, 2022

Advocacy Coordinator

Advocacy Coordinator

American Urological Association (AUA)

Jsaela Barrow, MPH is a Morehead City, North Carolina native. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Campbell University and graduated Cum Laude in 2018, and received her Master of Public Health degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School.  Ms. Barrow serves as a mentor and a tutor for college and high school students.

Deacon Raymond Fuller

Sep 23, 2021

Prostate Cancer Survivor and PHEN Ambassador

Prostate Cancer Survivor and PHEN Ambassador

PHEN, Savannah, GA

Deacon Raymond (Ray) Fuller, Jr. is a fourteen-year prostate cancer survivor who has been active in raising awareness about the disease and supporting patient education and support efforts with the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) since he was diagnosed in 2008. As a deacon in the Morningstar Baptist Church, which is one of the largest Black churches in Boston, MA, Ray led his church to become active in PHEN’s Annual Father’s Day Rally and hosting educational symposiums. 

Ray was a leader for PHEN’s support group which met monthly at the Dana-Farber Cancer

Institute in Boston where he coordinated the monthly Man-to-Man sessions. In these sessions men shared their stories so others could learn from their experiences. Ray’s experience as a deacon enabled him to blend medical discussions with the emotional and spiritual support that many of the prostate cancer survivors needed.

Ray was also involved in PHEN’s Annual African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summits that were hosted in Washington, DC from 2005 through 2019 prior to COVID, at the U.S. Capitol and Washington Convention Center as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference. As an accomplished soloist, Ray was called upon to close out some of the summit sessions with song which became highlights for the audiences.

Raymond Fuller, Jr. is a native of Savannah, Georgia. In returning home, he is continuing his prostate cancer community advocacy work as PHEN’s lead ambassador. He plans to work with community leaders, church leaders and other survivors to establish an active support group and raise prostate cancer awareness and education utilizing PHEN’s resources in efforts to save lives.

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Mr. Rodney Palmer

Sep 15, 2021

Caregiver

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LTC (Retired) Rodney Palmer is a 21-year United States Army veteran. He retired in 2009.

He was commissioned as an Army Officer into the Army Quartermaster (Logistics) Corps after completing the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia in 1988.

He served in several key military leadership and key staff assignments from company-level to the Headquarters, Department of the Army Staff- level Staff, to include company commander, battalion staff officer, battalion commander, battalion and brigade executive officer, division logistical plans officer and Pentagon staff officer.

 

LTC (Retired) Rodney Palmer is currently serving as a Department of Defense Civilian employee, as a Contingency Plans Officer, Fort Lee, VA.

His professional educational includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Norfolk State University and a Masters Degree in General Administration from Central Michigan University.

He is an active member of First Baptist Church South Richmond, VA. He is a deacon and serves in various ministry roles (Men’s Ministry Planning Committee, Logistics Support, and Mentor).

He is married to Diveda Ann Palmer (33 years). The Palmers have two daughters: Maya (27) and Jade (25).

Mr. Jimmy Barnes

Sep 8, 2021

Survivor

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Mr Jimmy Barnes is a prostate cancer survivor. He retired from UNC and is currently serving as Deacon at Union Baptist Church in Durham, NC.  Mr. Barnes is a mentor for the younger Deacons as well as prospective pharmacy students.  He serves on the board for UNC LOTH committee that helps recruit minority students and scholarships at UNC Chapel HIll.  In addition, Mr. Barnes serves on the Board for the National Pharmaceutical Association that governs pharmacists and students.

Jackson L. Davis, III, MD

Sep 2, 2021

BRIG.GEN. USAF (Ret)

The Perspective of Prostate Cancer Through The Lens of A Doctor And Prostate Cancer Survivor     Watch Video

Dr. Jackson L. Davis III was born in Washington, D.C. in 1944 and received his education and medical training from the D.C. Public School System, Howard University, Howard University College of Medicine, Freedmen’s Hospital and Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

He practiced Urology for over thirty years in both academic and clinical medicine at Howard University College of Medicine, Howard University, D.C. General and Providence Hospitals.

Dr. Davis then served as the Coordinator for the Men’s Health Initiative of the D.C. Department of Health

for two years. Presently he is a medical examiner and Medical Director at the Northside Medical Services Corporation in northeast Washington, D.C.

Dr. Davis is a member of the Executive Board of the Howard University Medical Alumni Association (HUMAA); member of the Judicial Council of the National Medical Association and serves as treasurer of the Medico-Chirurgical Society of D.C. (the local affiliate of the NMA)

Masonic Brother Davis is directly involved with Health and Wellness education as the Director (emeritus) with the MWPHGL-DC (Prince Hall Masons); serves as the Chief of Medical Services with the Imperial Medical Department of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S. (Prince Hall Shriners).  Serves as a member of the Health and Wellness Committee of the United Supreme Council-DC Southern Jurisdiction, USA, PHA.

Additionally, Dr. Davis is a thirty-three-year veteran of the United States Air Force, having served on active duty, USAF Reserve and the D.C. Air National Guard. The General is a Command Flight Surgeon with more than 800 flying hours. His assignments have included, Flight Medical Officer and Clinic Commander, USAF Clinic, Tainan, Taiwan; Chief of Aeromedical Services, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews, AFB, MD; 910th Clinic Commander, Youngstown AFB, Youngstown, Ohio; State Air Surgeon, Headquarters DCANG, Washington, DC and finally as the National Guard Advisor to the Command Surgeon, Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Illinois.

General Davis has received numerous awards and citations including the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster and the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters.

Dr. Davis is truly dedicated to the THREE M’s : MEDICINE; MILITARY; MASONRY!!!