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Program Planning Committee

Committee Chair

De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, LCSW-S, CST

De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Saint Louis University and a Master of Social Work from the Brown School at WashU. She is Missouri’s first Black AASECT Certified Sex TherapistⓇ and has over 15 years of experience in behavioral health. As the owner of Sankofa Sex Therapy, LLC, she provides therapy that integrates a Christian perspective and conducts workshops on sexuality, intimacy, and sensuality. Blaylock-Solar is also a clinical social worker and facilitator with Theater of War Productions. Passionate about dismantling harmful ideologies, she emphasizes the importance of open discussions about sex within the Black community and advocates for healthy sexual experiences. Blaylock-Solar’s work highlights the need for inclusivity and understanding of one’s sexuality as a divine gift.

Committee Member

Sarah Watson, LPC, CST

Sarah is a licensed professional counselor, AASECT Certified Sex TherapistⓇ, and sexuality educator. Sarah has a therapy practice located in Michigan, where she works with individuals and couples struggling with relationship and sexual health issues. In addition to her counseling practice Sarah is also the founder of Intimacy Articulated. Sarah provides online workshops, retreats, courses, coaching and consultation about sexual health. Sarah attended Wayne State University for her graduate degree and the University of Michigan for her post graduate certification in sexual health and sexuality education. Sarah enjoys providing therapy and is passionate about bringing sexual health to the masses.

Committee Member

Alycia Williams, MS, LPC

Alycia Williams, MS, LPC is an AASECT Certified Sex TherapistⓇ specializing in sexuality, relationships, and anxiety. A seasoned professional, her private practice specializes in work with individuals and couples to navigate concerns such as infidelity, desire discrepancies, and alternative relationship structures. Alycia is a sought-after speaker, educator, and media contributor, offering workshops and expert guidance on sexual health and relational well-being. She serves on professional boards and is active in several community organizations. Alycia loves books, art museums, her family and any chance to meet new people.

Committee Member

Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD, MPH, CHES

Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD, MPH, CHES (she/her) is a sexuality researcher and educator from North Carolina and a proud citizen of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe. Gabrielle has taught comprehensive sexuality education since 2016, facilitating programs for faith-based organizations, providers, and Native American adolescents. Gabrielle obtained a Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Behavior Sciences from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Her research focuses on improving the sexual health and well-being of Indigenous adolescent and young adult women through culturally relevant and trauma-informed practices. As a first-generation Indigenous scholar from a rural tribal community, she believes in the importance of having access to information in a language that is understandable to the communities she serves. As a result, she values translational science and uses social media platforms and community workshops to disseminate research findings.

Committee Member & AASECT Secretary

Tameca N. Harris-Jackson, PhD, LCSW, CSE, CIMHP

Tameca N. Harris-Jackson (she/her/hers), PhD, LCSW, CIMHP is a sex and relationship therapist, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, and the Founder and Director of Hope & Serenity Health Services, a holistic women’s mental health and sexual wellness agency in Central Florida. Tameca began her career in the helping profession over 20 years ago in Virginia, working primarily with youth and single mothers. She received her bachelor’s degree in counseling from Old Dominion University, her master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland-Baltimore, and her PhD in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Her background includes a myriad of experiences, including teaching, researching and developing sexuality and social work courses for various universities, supervising registered interns, volunteering with youth, LGBTQIA+, and DEI-centered programs, and developing and leading international wellness and academic programs.

Committee Member & AASECT Chair, Outreach Steering Committee

Cheryl D. Walker, MA, NCC, LPC, CST

My name is Cheryl Walker (she/her) and I am a certified sex therapist in Atlanta, GA, the stolen territory of the Muskogee nation. My upbringing and exposure to various cultures and worldviews positioned me to appreciate the intricacies of the human spirit. I attained my bachelor’s degree in marketing from Hampton University and my master’s degree in mental health and counseling from Argosy University. My early years of adulthood were spent relentlessly volunteering while raising my four daughters. And while these things still exist for me, my sex therapist practice has afforded me a profound extension of my altruistic intentions and a constant thirst for knowledge. Aside from raising conscientious and respectful daughters, I am most proud of my work in the communities that I serviced. My efforts include food pantries, meal services, voter registration sites, school and teacher support, disaster emergency services, and financial contributions for grassroot organizations. I currently reside with my husband, two of my daughters, and an extremely entitled cockapoo.

Committee Member & AASECT Chair, Professional Education Steering Committee (PESC)

Eliza G. Boquin, MA, LMFT, CST

Eliza Boquin (she/her) is the founder of the Flow & Ease Healing Center, Inc. in Houston, Texas, where she specializes in guiding individuals through the complexities of shame and trauma towards healthier, more pleasure-filled lives. She is also the co-founder of Melanin & Mental Health, LLC, which is deeply dedicated to breaking down barriers to mental wellness in Black/Brown communities. Eliza is passionate about assisting individuals to reclaim their narratives and pursue paths toward healing and liberation. She is committed to fostering safe, affirming, and inclusive spaces where all individuals can thrive.

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