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Our Why

Stillness, Story,
and Purpose

The Heart Behind the Art.

The heart behind The Art of Drinking Water is simple: to create a quiet space where stillness, story, and purpose flow together. A place for women who have been pouring into everyone else to pause, breathe, and remember what nourishes them.

The Art of Drinking Water

Mission & Vision

The movement beneath the stories. How we show up, who we serve, and the future we’re quietly building with every voice shared.

Our Mission

The Art of Drinking Water is more than a podcast — it’s a movement of storytelling and reflection.

We amplify women’s voices through honest narratives of resilience, leadership, and transformation.

Through presence, compassion, and creativity, we see storytelling as an act of philanthropy — a reminder that healing begins when we share what nourishes us.

Our Vision

To nurture a global community where reflection and storytelling restore connection — to ourselves, to one another, and to what truly nourishes us.

We believe every voice contributes to healing, every act of listening is an offering, and every story becomes a ripple of empathy, courage, and renewal.

Our Foundation — Board of Directors

Guiding the mission, stewarding our resources, and holding space for stories that heal.

TA

Tamika Atkins

Founder & President (Board Chair)

Leads strategy, partnerships, and long-term vision for The Art of Drinking Water Foundation.

PC

Priscilla Curry

Vice President / Vice Chair

Supports board governance and assists in guiding organizational priorities.

AC

Ann Cambigue

Secretary & Treasurer

Maintains board records and supports financial stewardship and transparency.

CJ

Charlene Johnson

Board Member

Supports mission stewardship and community insight.

LG

Lydia Garey

Board Member

Provides strategic guidance and mission alignment.

AG

Andrea Graves

Board Member

Supports partnerships and organizational growth.

TT

Teresa Thompson

Board Member

Provides leadership insight and community perspective.

GB

Glenda Brown

Board Member

Supports governance and program development.

CJ

Courtney Johnson

Board Member

Supports outreach initiatives and storytelling programs.

DC

Deidre Corbin

Board Member

Contributes leadership and strategic perspective.

KB

Katrina Beck

Board Member

Supports mission expansion and community engagement.

Leadership & Program Roles

Operational roles that support programming, partnerships, and creative development. These positions are non-voting and work in collaboration with the Board of Directors.

CE

Open Position

Director of Community Engagement

Builds storytelling circles, outreach programs, and community engagement.

CD

Open Position

Director of Creative Development

Guides brand identity, podcast design, and creative storytelling strategy.

PP

Open Position

Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy

Develops collaborations and partnerships to expand reach and funding.

OPS

Open Position

Director of Operations / Compliance

Ensures governance, ethical standards, and efficient organizational processes.