Tamika Jackson
As the program coordinator for the HIV Prevention Initiative and HIV/AIDS Awareness programs at Safe Space NYC, Tamika Jackson visits public schools with teams of peer educators to present skits about HIV/AIDS prevention. Safe Space offers a variety of preventive and community health services to underserved families and youth in Jamaica, Queens and Manhattan. Jackson also coordinates the Safe Spacemobile, a mobile outreach program for at-risk youth that provides information about the organization, and works at the Queens High Risk Youth Drop-In Center. “The most challenging aspect of my job is trying to provide the proper service to a youth or family when there’s a lack of resources within the community,” Jackson admits, “[but the] most rewarding aspect is changing lives and receiving the appreciation from those I have inspired.” -CB
