Who We Are

Imani Unidad

Founded by Debra Stanley in 2003, Imani Unidad has worked for over 20 years to fill identified gaps in services related to HIV, drug and substance abuse, and mental health for marginalized communities in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties. We humanize the societal problems affecting our communities, and meet people where they are to provide equitable services in a compassionate, holistic, and empathetic way.

Our mission: to infuse social justice into mental, social, and behavioral health services with an intentional emphasis on the Black community.

Original Imani Unidad location at the Colfax Cultural Center.

“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.”
Bayard Rustin

Our team

Founder and Executive Director

Debra Stanley

I am here at Imani Unidad because I love to listen, hear, accept, believe, and then act on what is mutually decided on with and between individuals, families, community, and institutions.

Projects and Operations Director

Baye Sylvester

Liberation minded and historically grounded. Committed servant to the community, focused on historical trauma and its impact on mental, social, and behavioral health.

Hep C Care Coordinator

Rashida Gregory

Rashida is a Registered Nurse, United States Navy Veteran, and former Air Traffic Controller. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Indiana University South Bend and has a background in community health and mental health nursing.

Harm Reduction Coordinator

Antrone Crockett

I have worked for Imani Unidad Inc. since March 2021. My current position is Department Coordinator over Harm Reduction and Outreach. I test for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis and I work with clients daily in my role as a Community Health Worker (CHW), Recovery Coach, and co-facilitator of our community-based Peer 2 Peer group.

CAPRC II (Peer Recovery Coach)

Geneco Glover

Geneco Glover received his Associate of Science degree in Business
Administration from Ivy Tech Community College and is currently serving as the
CAPRC II (Peer Recovery Coach)/Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist/ Community Health Worker at Imani Unidad. Geneco is also the Co-Chair of the Indiana HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis Advisory Council and a cohort of HIV Modernization Movement INDIANA. Geneco’s personal interests include traveling and playing basketball, tennis, and pickleball.

Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist

Antoinette Matlock

I am a resident of South bend, born and raised. I was an internal medicine medical assistant for 7 years, a community health care worker for 3 years, and a registered behavior technician for 3 years. I really enjoy working for and with the people in my community.

Therapist (MSW, LCSW)

Valerie Golden

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working as the Clinical Supervisor for Mental Healthcare at Imani Unidad. I have worked in the Behavioral Health Services for 35 years. I am pleased to serve and support my community as they have determined their needs and priorities.

Counselor (MSW, LSW)

Melinda Maefield

I am a licensed Master Social Worker, LSW. My professional experience encompasses hospital social work, case management, and short-term counseling. I believe it is my duty to ensure that my clients have a voice that is heard and respected.

Our Board

President: Latorya Greene, Manager, Community Health & Well-Being, Saint Joseph Health System

Vice-President/Secretary: Kirstin Champer, Owner Boyd & Sons Funeral Home

Treasurer: Rasheeda Lewandowski, Zentis North America

Maxie Bolden, Jr., Beacon Health Pharmacist

James B. Golden, Psy.D., Tarzana Treatment Centers College

Darryl Heller, PhD, Director, IUSB Civil Rights Heritage Center

William Lottie, President, Buffalo Soldiers MC

Our Logo

African masks are an important part of Africa’s ancient tribal traditions. Masks serve as a tool for communication with ancestral spirits. Masks hold great significance in healing powers and protection. Masks are crucial to transmitting ancestral wisdom and maintaining a connection to the past. By using these masks, we preserve African culture and history for future generations. The original prototype for our mask logo was created by local artist Anthony White and reconstructed to include the I and U of Imani Unidad by Servanes Wilson of Ideal Solutions and Creative Concepts.