About Kecia J

Kecia J is a respected global health advocate, empowerment strategist, author, and founder of the I Am Kecia J Foundation. With more than a decade of experience leading public health and empowerment initiatives, she has dedicated her career to advancing awareness around HIV/AIDS, colorectal cancer, and neurodiversity, while creating pathways of support for women and families facing systemic barriers.

As a two-decade HIV/AIDS survivor, a 2x colorectal cancer champion, and a mother to a child with autism, Kecia brings a deeply informed and compassionate perspective to the work of the foundation. Her personal experiences fuel her commitment to advancing equitable healthcare, education, and support for marginalized communities. She has collaborated with respected global organizations including, Walgreens, the American Cancer Society, the Empowerment Resource Center in Atlanta, Fight CRC and others in an effort to expand access to HIV/AIDS and colorectal cancer education, promote mental health awareness, and implement community-based interventions. Through these strategic partnerships, she has helped deliver vital resources and information to undeserved populations in Houston, Atlanta, and Africa, strengthening the foundation’s mission to empower individuals and families worldwide.

Through the I Am Kecia J Foundation, she leads transformative programs that open doors to education, empower individuals to rewrite their stories, and advance health equity in communities too often overlooked. Fueled by faith and resilience, Kecia J is devoted to creating spaces where people can heal, grow, and thrive; proving that with hope, opportunity, and unwavering support, change and shifting is not only possible, it’s inevitable.

Our Mission

The I Am Kecia J Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health, dignity, and empowerment of individuals and families impacted by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and mental health challenges. Guided by compassion and a commitment to social equity, our mission is to eliminate stigma, expand access to care, and create transformative opportunities for healing and growth.

We believe that every person deserves the chance to live a life of purpose and possibility, regardless of diagnosis or circumstance. Through community-based programs, strategic partnerships, advocacy initiatives, and holistic support services, we address the physical, emotional, and social needs of those we serve, while strengthening the systems that sustain them.

Rooted in faith and driven by impact, we strive to bridge gaps in healthcare, amplify marginalized voices, and foster environments where resilience and restoration can thrive. At the I Am Kecia J Foundation, we are more than an organization; we are a movement of hope, healing, and empowerment dedicated to transforming lives and shaping a healthier, more compassionate world.