MEET THE TEAM
Daroneshia Duncan-Boyd
Executive Director
Birmingham native, born and raised, has spent the last 10 plus years bringing attention to the Trans community. She created a peer support group to help TWOC identify and overcome barriers they face in Alabama.
Sharyn Grayson
Finance Director
Sharyn's many professional business affiliations and alliances are extended across the U.S. She is a renowned public speaker, trainer/facilitator, program developer, nonprofit business consultant, grant writer, Advocate and highly respected "Elder" within the T-LGBQI community.
Nycola Hayes
Client Service Coordinator Consultant
Nycola has been a vocal and supportive member of the community. She began her work with T.A.K.E. as part of the PEER Leadership Program over 9 years ago. Since then she has become an instrumental part of organizing and recruiting Trans-women of Color.
Daye Pope
Civic Engagement Program Director
Daye is a gender justice advocate with over a decade of experience working at the local, state and national level to elect pro-equality candidates and pass policies that benefit working people and marginalized communities.
AJ Scruggs
Civic Engagement Fellow
AJ is the Founder of Visible Truth 365 in Philadelphia, PA, and currently serving as the Civic Engagement Fellow with TAKE and the PA Coalition for trans youth. He also serves the trans community through education as a National HIV trainer with NMAC’s Elevate program.
Corey Oden
H.E.L.P. Program Coordinator
Corey is a Birmingham native and lifelong advocate for the advancement, equity, and success of trans people of color (TPOC). He has worked in collaboration with several organizations across the greater Birmingham area and brings his deep love, passion, and unwavering commitment to supporting TPOC communities through his work at T.A.K.E.
Taylor Bee
Prevention Education Empowerment
Ambassador
Taylor is a native of Bessemer, AL. She spent most of her early years in the House Ballroom scene. She came to T.A.K.E as a volunteer before becoming part of the P.E.E.A Squad, doing community outreach throughout Birmingham.
India Davis
Development Manager
India came into development work through her role as Artistic Director of a QTBIPOC performance organization. With over a decade of experience in the arts and social justice sectors, she is passionate about building meaningful relationships to ensure our collective visions and movements are deeply resourced and sustained.
Kesha Halloway
Prevention Education Empowerment Ambassador
Kesha spent years as a community volunteer at T.A.K.E before she joined the P.E.E.A Squad providing community outreach bridging the gap. She specializes in self esteem building and modern fashion while also running her own business.
Guelivia Pharris
Facilities Support Specialist
Known as Mama Dee, Guelivia, is a native of Birmingham. Over the years she has been a big supporter of TPOC. Her love, compassion and support for TPOC led her to joining the T.A.K.E team.
Wytesha Lawrence
Facilities Specialist
Wytesha has been a comrade of the LGBTQ community for over 17 years. She has spent the last 20 years helping people in the community doing medical work on all levels. She's dedicated to improving the quality of life.