For over 20 years, Dr. Ekoumou has been involved with consulting work in which he advises and orients health professionals and caregivers. He participates in numerous health promotion activities domestically and internationally. Dr. Ekoumou addresses timely health promotion issues in schools, health institutions, and other public venues.

Dr. Ekoumou is fluent in French, English and Spanish; and he has emerged as a leader who inspires at national, international, and interdenominational levels of health promotion and education. Drawing from his grace-based faith and warm humor, Dr. Ekoumou delivers holistic health messages under the title, “Don’t Lose Hope”-- captivating innovative messages packed with scientific relevance, professionalism, and holistic health integrity.

Professional background includes:

• Received the French Scientific Baccalaureate–Series D (Mathematics & Physics)--BS degree, earned from the Adventist College of Nanga Eboko in

Cameroon (1981).

• Attended Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama; there he studied Pre-medicine (1985).

• Studied medicine, and held position of MD of General Surgery in La Universidad de Montemorelos in Mexico (1993).

At La Universidad De Montemorelos, in November 25, 1993, Dr. Ekoumou received the Best Physician Award in Medical, Social, and Community Services.

• Partnered in launching, and taught in, the Foundations in Diversity and Service Excellence; a statewide training program for health

professionals and caregivers at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor Michigan (2001).

First African born AmeriCorps Volunteer for National & Community Service in in The United States in 2002.

• Obtained his Master in International Health / Global Health, and an Academic Certificate in Reproductive Health (CRH) from Loma Linda University

School of Public Health in California (2005).

• Served on faculty at Western Governors University (WGU), teaching and mentoring graduate students in the College of Health Professions (2007-2010).

At WGU, Dr. Ekoumou received the award of Excellent Professor for the academic year 2010.

Dr. Ekoumou is currently completing his dissertation research at Walden University in fulfillment of a PhD in Public Health, specializing in Community Health Promotion and Education while promoting the quality of life and wellbeing for all people and the communities in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) of South Texas and in the Global Community.

In addition, Dr. Ekoumou is Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas University Rio Grande Valley - UTRGV in South Texas – www.utrgv.edu. In September 22, 2019, Dr. Ekoumou received UTRGV Student Mentoring Award for the year 2019; and the UTRGV 2020 Award of Excellence in Community Outreach and Services.

Rommel Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Western Michigan University and Master of Arts degrees in Community Counseling and Youth Ministry from Andrews University. Dr. Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the States of Michigan and Texas. Dr. Johnson is Board Certified in General Counseling, Addiction Counseling and Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. Dr. Johnson has over 13 years of counseling experience and has worked with clients of many diverse backgrounds and presenting problems, both within the United States and internationally. Dr. Johnson is the Owner of Eurisko Counseling, Training and Recovery, a counseling firm with offices in the states of Michigan and Texas where he lives with his wife and two children. In his counseling practice, he is especially attuned to the complex dynamics of mental health and the religious experience.

Dr. Johnson currently works as an Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling at the University of Texas (Rio Grande Valley) Edinburg, Texas. Prior to that he served as an Adjunct faculty member at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan as well as a mental health counselor in the Counseling and Testing center on the campus. Dr. Johnson has presented on various topics at several regional and national counseling conferences and is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, the Michigan Counseling Association and the North Central and Southern Associations for Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Johnson’s academic research focuses on the experiences of African Caribbean immigrants with race in America.

Dr. Johnson is very passion about supporting young adults and teenagers. Additionally, he consistently utilizes his counseling expertise to address various issues through workshops and presentations on issues of mental health awareness, addiction, diversity, race, privilege and sexual harassment to schools, churches, law enforcement, state, federal and various community agencies. Dr. Johnson loves spending time with his family, especially outdoors. His favorite scripture is found in Galatians 6:9. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (NIV).