About Us
The breadth of influence A Sista's Touch has on our community is endless. From matriarchs, educators, executives, entrepreneurs, health care workers, public servants, to role models for OUR girls, the value of OUR contribution is priceless! Our leadership role in strengthening community begins with cultivating OUR confidence while advancing OUR authority among Sistas of all generations, until the positive effect of A Sista’s Touch is recognized!
Who We Are
A Sista’s Touch is a tax-exempt (501c3) nonprofit public benefit corporation formed in the State of California in January 2017 to serve the Oakland and greater Bay Area communities. We are an organization striving to emphasize the influence of A Sista’s Touch and its effect on enhancing our local and broader communities.
Our Mission and Aim
The mission of A Sista’s Touch is to cultivate and celebrate Black Excellence through the inspirations of African American women, with a foundational focus on OUR adolescent girls. The aim of A Sista’s Touch is threefold: To Edify, Elevate, and Celebrate Excellence. The platform of A Sista’s Touch is to provide fundamental resources to Edify in areas of new interests, to offer necessary support to Elevate in pursued interests, and to cultivate communal success by Celebrating Excellence of Sista's who have garnered high achievements.
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Meet the Founders
How A Sista's Touch Began
Dr. Shelitha Campbell, Co-Founder, CEO & Board Vice President
Dr. Jaliza Johnson, Co-Founder, COO, & Board President
A Sista’s Touch was born from a shared vision to honor, uplift, and influence the narrative surrounding the impact of Black women and girls within our families, communities, and beyond.
As college educated Black women, wives, mothers, nurses, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and community advocates, we understand firsthand that navigating life is complex. Our journeys have been shaped by resilience, faith, education, family, service, and the strength of the women who came before us. While rewarding, we recognized that many Black women and girls were navigating similar experiences, often without spaces intentionally created to affirm, inspire, and empower them.
Rooted in our lived experiences and our passion for service, A Sista’s Touch was created from the belief that healing, growth, and empowerment happen best in community. As we raised children, cared for families, and witnessed the strength and wisdom of our parents and elders, we began asking an important question: How are others navigating these same moments in life, and how can we come together to support one another?
From that question, A Sista’s Touch emerged, grounded in the belief that there is power in learning, growing, and thriving together. Through culturally responsive programs centered on prevention, empowerment, education, advocacy, and celebration, we seek to inspire Black women and girls to recognize their value, embrace their potential, and build stronger communities together; through our collective strengths.
We believe the influence of A Sista’s Touch, is powerful, valuable, worthy of celebration, and essential to creating lasting change.
Meet the Board
The Village Advancing the Vision
Dr. Shelitha Campbell
Co-Founder | CEO
Vice President | Board Member
Dr. Shelitha Campbell is an executive leader, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and community advocate committed to advancing health equity and empowering Black women and girls. As Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Vice President of A Sista’s Touch, she establishes the organization’s vision and curates innovative programs centered on prevention, empowerment, education, advocacy, and violence prevention. Through her leadership across healthcare, academia, and nonprofit spaces, Dr. Campbell is passionate about creating culturally responsive opportunities where Black women and girls are affirmed, empowered, and inspired to thrive.
Stephani Ikpegbu
Treasurer
Board Member
More about our village coming soon. Our board members bring passion, leadership, and a shared commitment to advancing the vision of A Sista’s Touch and empowering Black women and girls.
Get to know the leaders in our village. Click each image to learn more about their professional journeys and commitment to service.
Crystal Miles-Threatt
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Board Member
More about our village coming soon. Our board members bring passion, leadership, and a shared commitment to advancing the vision of A Sista’s Touch and empowering Black women and girls.
Get to know the leaders in our village. Click each image to learn more about their professional journeys and commitment to service.
Dr. Jaliza Johnson
Co-Founder | COO
President | Board Member
Jaliza Johnson, DNP, MBA, RN, PHN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, is a second-career nurse who transitioned from Sales and Marketing to nursing leadership. She earned business degrees from California State University East Bay and San Francisco State University, followed by BSN and MSN degrees from San Francisco State University and a DNP from University of California, San Francisco, becoming the first in her family to earn a doctorate. Jaliza serves as Director at Stanford Health Care’s Center for Education, Research and Professional Development and is passionate about mentorship and DEIB. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, as well as a devoted wife and mother.
Monique Woods
Director of Volunteer Services
Board Member
Monique is a compassionate leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for personal and community well-being. With 30 years of service as an Institutional Officer/Supervisor with the Alameda County Probation Department, she provides supervision and accountability to justice-involved youth. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and is committed to inspiring authentic connections. Founder of Moetivate Consulting and a certified Behavior Temperament Theory Instructor, Monique helps individuals and organizations improve communication and build effective teams through evidence-based practices. She is also the owner of Moe’s Self Care Essentials, a handmade aromatherapy business. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Monique is guided by her motto, “Respect, Honor, and Integrity.”
Jahna Nicks
Secretary
Board Member
Jahna Nicks is a seasoned marketing professional with over 18 years of experience in the grocery industry. A Bay Area native, Jahna is deeply committed to community service and youth mentorship, dedicating her time to developing confident, future leaders. She serves on the Board of Directors for A Sista’s Touch, a nonprofit focused on edifying, elevating, and celebrating excellence. She is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and serves as First Vice President and Educational Development Chair for the Hayward-Tri-City Alumnae Chapter. Through her leadership and service, Jahna empowers youth to grow, lead, and thrive in their communities and beyond with purpose and impact.
Tya Modeste
Director of Public Relations
Board Member
More about our village coming soon. Our board members bring passion, leadership, and a shared commitment to advancing the vision of A Sista’s Touch and empowering Black women and girls.
Get to know the leaders in our village. Click each image to learn more about their professional journeys and commitment to service.