About Momentum Health Development
Our Vision
Our Programs
Our Vision
We believe in people! Every day will be a day that we set forth the momentum to build the communities we serve. Innovation shall be our goal, while compassion leads our every decision.
We will develop Youth communities through nutrition, education, and innovative healthcare resources. We will be the momentum for change.
Our History
Our Programs
Our Vision
Founded in October 2016 after a prayer to God, beginning, our journey started as the Center for Minority Community Health, guided by our founder, Sammi..
Initially, we focused on community prevention research, supported by microgrants from the State of Texas, the University of Texas, and other Texas academic research institutions.
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Founded in October 2016 after a prayer to God, beginning, our journey started as the Center for Minority Community Health, guided by our founder, Sammi..
Initially, we focused on community prevention research, supported by microgrants from the State of Texas, the University of Texas, and other Texas academic research institutions.
From 2017 to 2020, we transitioned into a Collective Employee Association, tirelessly fundraising at local events in Houston, TX, including NRG Stadium, Minute Maid Park, and the AT&T Center.
We pivoted to become a robust consortium of operations during the COVID-19 pandemic to sustain our growth. Today, we proudly operate in Texas, California, Minnesota, Georgia, and Washington, D.C.
Our community-focused development portfolio includes Food Pantry Services, Social Service Assistance, Cloud Kitchen Services, and Emerging Direct Care Clinic Services.
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
We are dedicated to serving our community through a variety of impactful programs. In healthcare, we focus on improving access and providing essential services. For homelessness, we advocate for prevention, raise awareness, and support those in need.
Our hunger initiatives include free community meals, such as the Lord of the Streets-DC M
We are dedicated to serving our community through a variety of impactful programs. In healthcare, we focus on improving access and providing essential services. For homelessness, we advocate for prevention, raise awareness, and support those in need.
Our hunger initiatives include free community meals, such as the Lord of the Streets-DC Meals Program, ensuring no one goes hungry. Additionally, we conduct community-level research, prevention, and education on HIV to promote health and awareness.
Together, these efforts reflect our commitment to creating a healthier, more supportive community for all.
Leading the Momentum
S. N. Nesbit
Min. Christian S. Watkins, M. Div
Darion Banister, MBA
Chairman of the Board /
Chief Executive Officer
Darion Banister, MBA
Min. Christian S. Watkins, M. Div
Darion Banister, MBA
Executive Vice President, Managing Partner
J. David Williams, BA
Min. Christian S. Watkins, M. Div
Min. Christian S. Watkins, M. Div
Dean of the Board/ Board Leader
Min. Christian S. Watkins, M. Div
Min. Christian S. Watkins, M. Div
Min. Christian S. Watkins, M. Div
Board Treasurer,
Chief Compliance Officer
Trevor O. Reaves, JD
Vanessa Onyekwere, BA
Vanessa Onyekwere, BA
Trustee,
Board of Directors & Managers Trust and Endowment
Vanessa Onyekwere, BA
Vanessa Onyekwere, BA
Vanessa Onyekwere, BA
Board Member at Large, Southern United States
Patrick Ingram, MPA
Vanessa Onyekwere, BA
Patrick Ingram, MPA
Board Member at Large, Midwest United States
Thomas Davis, MFA
Vanessa Onyekwere, BA
Patrick Ingram, MPA
Board Member at Large, Pacific Northwest
Christopher Walker, MPH
Christopher Walker, MPH
Youth Advocate
Haley Davis, MS
Christopher Walker, MPH
Board of Managers - Member at Large
Previous Board Members
Previous Board Members
Ms. Renika Atkins, LMSW
Mr. Justin Lofton, MPA
Mr. M. Jai Makokha, BS
Mr. Brandon Vance, BS
Ruban Patlan, MSW
Mr. Joel Mandujuano, MED
Mr. Brandon Dykes, BS
Mr. Steven G. Richmond
Mr. Jonathan Ramirez
Mr. Robert Williams, MS
Dr. T. Asansi Wilson, Ph.D, JD
Ryan McElhouse, JD
Mr. Jon Hawthorne , RN
Mr. Jay Esparza, RN