The Village Council is the governing body of My Hair My Health PDX. Grounded in our belief that healing happens in community, the Council is composed primarily of Black women leaders with lived experience and deep roots in public health, education, nonprofit leadership, and community advocacy.
The Village Council provides strategic direction and fiduciary oversight while ensuring that our mission, values, and programs remain accountable to the communities we serve. Council members help guide organizational priorities, approve programs and partnerships, support fundraising and sustainability efforts, and uphold strong governance and ethical standards.
More than a board, the Village Council serves as stewards and ambassadors of our work—bringing community voice into decision-making and helping My Hair My Health PDX remain a trusted, culturally grounded space of healing, connection, and collective care for Black women and their families.
Our Village Council
(BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
Dr. Gina Guillaume
Born to Haitian parents and raised in the Bahamas, Dr. Gina Guillaume’s journey to medicine is one of perseverance, faith, and a deep commitment to serving others. As a first- generation college graduate, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Barry University in Miami, Florida, and later completed her Master of Health Science at Drexel University in Philadelphia. She then pursued her medical degree at the prestigious Howard University College of Medicine, a place that solidified her passion for addressing health disparities and uplifting marginalized communities.
Dr. Guillaume completed her Family Medicine Residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where she served as the program’s first Community Medicine Fellow. In Portland, Oregon, Dr. Guillaume made history as the first Black Medical Director of North by Northeast Community Health Center, a clinic focused on the health of African American patients. In this role, she:
• Provided primary care to countless underserved patients.
• Launched a pilot mental health group therapy program to address trauma in the Black community.
• Organized free blood pressure checks at Black-owned barbershops to combat hypertension.
• Hosted community walking groups to promote physical activity and wellness.
Currently, Dr. Guillaume fosters work-life balance while continuing her mission through serving as a Primary Care Physician at Cascadia Health, an Integrated Behavioral Health Center, where she continues her commitment to whole-person care — addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Guillaume is an accomplished author, having released her first book, Prescriptions & Prayers: Healing from Childhood Trauma and Guidance for First-Generation Minority Medical Students. Through her writing, speaking, and workshops, she inspires future generations — particularly students of color — to pursue medicine with resilience, purpose, and faith.
Dr. Guillaume is a sought-after speaker who delivers health workshops on topics such as toxic stress, lifestyle medicine, and the history of medical racism. She is deeply passionate about helping others heal from trauma and thrives on seeing people who look like her overcome challenges and flourish.
Hanna Steigman
Hi, I’m Hanna Steigman! I’m originally from Bend, Oregon, and I’m a proud mom of twin girls. Motherhood is a huge part of who I am and has taught me so much about patience, love, identity, and the importance of having a strong community around you.
I’m the founder of HairSpiracy, a project that grew from my own experiences with hair, culture, adoption, and figuring out what belonging meant to me. I love creating spaces that bring people together and give us opportunities to learn from each other.
Outside of my work, I love coffee, fashion, hair and beauty, being creative, meeting new people, and spending time with my girls. I’m someone who genuinely enjoys hearing people's stories and learning about different cultures and experiences.
Being part of My Hair My Health PDX is special to me because I believe health is about more than what happens in a doctor's office. It's also about community, confidence, culture, connection, and having people around you who care.
More than anything, I’m always learning, growing, and trying to leave the spaces I’m part of a little more connected than I found them.
J. Marie
Holistic Trichologist Practitioner & Healthy Hair Consultant
First inspired by her sister, J. Marie discovered her love for heathy scalps and hair early on and began her home base business and later has become an accomplished salon owner since the late 80’. As a master cutter, colorist, and Holistic Trichologist Practitioner, she specializes in natural, curly, and mixed-textured hair, scalp care, and hair restoration. Her overarching passion is serving others and helping women feel comfortable, confident, and empowered in their crowns.
Academic Foundation & Clinical Specialization 1994 graduate of Portland Community College, J. Marie studied small business management before earning her Bachelor of Arts in Business from Warner Pacific University. During her studies, her interest turned toward the science of scalp disorders and medical hair loss, prompting her to specialize as a Holistic Trichologist in 2017. Dedicated to offering non-invasive, natural alternatives for hair loss, she continually advances her knowledge through advanced training, including recent certifications in The Science and Practice of Trichology, The Association of Professional Trichologists, Dr. Lori Huckaby Dermotricologist through Scalp Analysis, and Stephanie Anderson the Alopecia Advocate
Holistic Philosophy & Recognition At the heart of J. Marie’s practice is a commitment to health, mindful living, and client education. Guided by her favorite saying— “We are what we eat!”—she helps clients understand the link between internal nutrition and scalp health, guiding them away from harmful chemicals toward sustainable, hair-restoration, and lifestyle choices. Her dedication to community service has earned her honors such as the Portland State University Business Outreach Program Community Contribution Award.
Beyond the Hair Loss center/Salon; A woman of faith, wife, mother, and entrepreneur. J. Marie brings warmth and rich life experience to every relationship. Outside of work, she enjoys time in nature, walking, attending live theater, lifetime learner, and actively serving her local community.
Steffannie Roaché MS, LPC, LMHC
Founder | Licensed Clinician | Educator |Consultant
Steffannie is the founder and Managing Director of Cultured Care, a licensed behavioral health clinician, educator, and consultant. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice with Trauma Informed Oregon at Portland State University and is a PhD student in Social Work and Social Research.
For more than two decades, Steffannie's work has crossed behavioral health, healthcare, education, workforce wellness, organizational practice, and community-based systems. She has worked as a clinician, supervisor, educator, program leader, curriculum developer, and consultant. Those experiences continue to shape how she approaches both people and systems.
Through Cultured Care, Steffannie develops training, learning resources, and practical tools for people doing complex human-serving work. Her work includes trauma-informed practice, culturally grounded care, workforce wellbeing, supervision, and organizational learning, with an emphasis on tools that make sense outside of the training room and inside real workplaces.
Her current work also includes Nell by Cultured Care, a clinician-built AI-supported documentation tool developed with behavioral health practice in mind. As a member of PSU's InnovAIte Academy, Steffannie is exploring how technology affects workload, trust, privacy, cultural responsiveness, human judgment, and the relationships at the center of care.
Wemimo Ayannubi
A Nigerian Woman , Wemimo is a public health practitioner, social work professional, and community advocate committed to advancing health equity and strengthening the well-being of individuals and families. Her work spans public health, behavioral health, substance use prevention, community health, restorative justice, and social services.
She holds a Master of Science in Conflict and Dispute Resolution from the University of Oregon and is completing her Master of Social Work. She also holds a Nonprofit Management Certificate, Community Health Worker certification, and professional credentials in behavioral health and substance use counseling.
Passionate about holistic wellness, herbalism, traditional healing, and culturally centered approaches to well-being, she believes lasting change is nurtured through connection, accountability, and collective care. As a member of the My Hair My Health Village Council, she is honored to contribute to a community centered on wellness, connection, accountability, healing, and collective thriving.
“Wealth is health—and it is an intentional community thriving in collective and individual love, accountability, healing, and creating spaces that embody those values of communal care. This is health.” Wemimo Ayannubi
Della Rae
Village Advisor
Della Rae, a Portland native, People & Culture seasoned professional, certified in Human Resources with over ten years of experience in the field of Operations and Administrative Management. She is also an author and director of the Self-Agency Academy.
Her work in the sector began when she co-founded a local nonprofit that connected community needs with resources. Through her efforts she has received numerous local, regional and national accolades. Her journey has led to advocating self-agency as a critical pathway to leadership.
Della knows who she is, how to build community and what it takes for an organization to thrive.
