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TSU S.H.A.P.E. Initiative (TSI)


TSI Administrative Team

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Email: Grace.Loudd@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-1194
Office: Public Affairs, 302AA

Dr. Grace A. Loudd

TSI Co-Director/Evaluator

Dr. Loudd is an Associate Professor of Social Work in College of Liberal Arts & Behavioral Science. She joined academia after working with the State of Texas as an Adult Protective Services Investigator/Case Manager. Dr. Loudd is a state licensed master social worker and supports a range of sexual and mental health and wellness initiatives dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities. In 2014, with the support of TSU Department of Social Work colleagues, TSI was established. Dr. Loudd remains committed to expanding the program, increasing service delivery, measuring its impact, and supporting those in their own quest for wholeness. 

Her SuperPower

When others say there is no way, she says it can be done.

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Email: Dominique.Guinn@tsu.edu
Phone: 713.313.7584     
Office: Health & Physical Education, 159

Dr. Dominique Guinn

TSI Co-Director/Educational Trainer

Dr. Guinn is an Assistant Professor of Health, Kinesiology & Sports Studies in the College of Education. She has more than 20 years of experience as a former Disease Intervention Specialist and Harris County Branch Manager. In addition to teaching classes, Dr. Guinn has and continues to serve as investigator, director, and advisor of various service programs benefitting diverse populations. Dr. Guinn is responsible for supporting TSI administration, is the director of the TSI Bruthas program, and leads our on campus and community-based educational programming.   

Her SuperPower

She has the ability to be in three different states within a 48-hr period and on-time for her next meeting.

 

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Email: Nichole.Akinbohun@tsu.edu
Email: tsushapeinitiative@tsu.edu 
Phone: 713.313.1975     
Office: Public Affairs, 302Q

Ms. Nichole Akinbohun-Siner

TSI Operations Project Coordinator

Ms. Akinbohun ( affectionately known as Ms. A) is a Psychology/Biology Graduate of Texas Southern University. She has over 35 years experience in clinical HIV-based prevention, treatment, management, and programming. She has also held and supported leadership positions at both the city and county levels. Ms. A is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations, accountability, marketing and social media,  general education, and establishing community partnerships. 

Her SuperPower

If you need a referral, it is likely Ms. A already has the contact person in her phone.

 

TSI counts on the support of its awesome and dedicated team of community health workers, health promotion specialists, interns, and volunteers to make its dream a reality. We simply wouldn't be able to do the work without them. Check out our team members on our Linktree.

 

 

Program Vision

Maintaining a collective vision wherein quality-based and affirming sexual health services are available to all irrespective of one’s individual resource capacity.

Program Mission

Committed to a mission that promotes holistic-based sexual health awareness, action, and empowerment for all.