Our mission is to improve the quality of life for BIPOC who are affected by IBD, Digestive Disorders and associated Chronic Illnesses; through Community, Research, Education, and Advocacy.

Melodie Narain-Blackwell

Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses
President & Founder, COGI
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Sharnea Cooper

Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Senior Executive Administrator, COGI
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Latonia Ward

Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Area Director of Midwest and Southern Regions, COGI
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Dominique Daniels

Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Manager of Community and Patient Support
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Marilyn Sawyer, CEM

Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Director, Events & Communications
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Nakia Thomas

Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Manager, Events
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Dasja Williams

Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Assistant, Events
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