Advisory Board of Directors

LaTisha Blakey

Strategic Programs Advisor

LaTisha is a native of Washington DC who moved to the Atlanta area in 2011 where she spent six years before moving recently to the Houston, Texas area.

She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management from Morgan State University and has worked in her field for over 20 years working for various companies such as Chick-fil-A, TGI Fridays, Bonefish Grill and most recently Topgolf as a Director of Operations. She describes herself as a ‘hospitalitarian’ and is passionate about leading through her people.

LaTisha has always had a passion for serving others and although fulfilled in her career she wanted more. As a member of New Mercies Christian Church in Lilburn GA, she was looking for a way to serve in her church and community when she found Precious Me Inc.

Originally starting to serve in the program as a mentor, her passion for the growth and the vision of the organization eventually led to her serving in the role of Co-Chairman on the Board of Directors.

Dr. Kandyce Hylick, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Education and Curriculum Advisor

Kandyce Hylick is a public health practitioner who holds a doctorate from the University of Georgia’s Department of Health Promotion and Behavior. She is passionate about women’s health issues, focusing on improving women’s physical and mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Kandyce also serves as a board member for Precious Me Inc., where she lends her expertise in program development and evaluation to aid curriculum development and planning women’s health seminars for the community.

As a public health practitioner, she has developed and revised programs for state health departments, community-based organizations, and private institutions. As an evaluator, she has developed and analyzed organizational and national health policies. In addition to her technical expertise, she has over ten years of educational and practical experience in women’s health, maternal and child health, and mental health. She also researches diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and has consulted on research practices, organizational policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with DEI&B frameworks.

Kandyce has a keen understanding of physical and social sciences, earning her Bachelor of Science from Georgia State University and her Master of Public Health from Mercer University. She is currently a doctoral candidate on track to complete her Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Behavior from the University of Georgia in December 2023. Kandyce has been an instructor for women’s health and health promotion, has presented at several public health conferences, and served as a maternal mental health expert on panels. Her ultimate goal is to reduce maternal mental health disorders among birthing individuals and improve women’s well-being overall.

Trish Williams Davis, M.B.A., P.C.C.

Wellness Coach and Advisor

Trish Williams is an Atlanta native with a diverse background that includes years of military, non-profit, and corporate experience in the accounting, management, and marketing disciplines. She is a well-rounded leader with 30+ years of leadership experience in the corporate, non-profit, military, and coaching sectors, with proven strategic decision-making and creative development skills.

She received her MBA degree from Georgia Southern University, Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland University College and AAS in Accounting from Valdosta State University. She earned Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentials through the International Coaching Federation (IFC).

She leverages her experience to be the best possible listener and coach to help her clients tap into their individual values and create a success plan to reach their desired goals. She brings to the table objectivity and a broad range of knowledge and experience to shine a light on areas her clients may not see. This insight helps her further explore possibilities in support of their success plan that centers around laser-focused strategies to change undesired behaviors and adopt a renewed mindset that is foundational to lasting change.

Her communication style is warm, nurturing, humorous, practical, and non-judgmental. She partners with her clients to identify their strengths, key skills, opportunities, challenges, and success blockers on the path to designing a laser-focused strategy and success road map. Trish is a coach who helps her client’s overcome obstacles, reach their goals, and celebrate their successes.

Danielle Brantley

Grants and Fundraising Advisor

Danielle Brantley’s superpowers are mentoring and grant writing. As a grant writer, former educator, and mentor, Danielle has over 15 years of experience serving youth and non-profits, closing opportunity gaps by combating barriers such as poverty and low self-esteem.

Danielle lives by the motto: Be the change. She is eager to use her superpowers to help the least of these.

Danielle obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English from Georgia College. She is the GrantsDirector at Communities in Schools of Georgia.

Outside of her work life, she most enjoys traveling, reading, volunteering, roller coasters, roller skating, and spending quality time with her family and friends.