Meet The Team
Our Dedicated Team
At Amir's Hope, we have assembled a team of compassionate and knowledgeable individuals who are committed to providing support and hope to Detroit's HIV community. Our team members not only relate to the common health condition but also mirror the diversity of the community we serve.
Ashton Coyte
Meet Ashton Coyte: As a fierce powerhouse dedicated to creating positive change in the world, Ashton has made it her mission to empower and uplift those affected by HIV. Not only is she a visionary leader, she utilizes her strategic skills to make a lasting impact on the people she serves. She takes pride in being a positive role model in highly impactful positions within our community.
A graduate of Specs Howard School of Media Arts, Ashton's creativity knows no bounds. Her previous leadership roles has allowed her to use her passion for storytelling to break down barriers and provide a safe space for individuals to share their experiences. Her visibility and dedication to her community has not gone unnoticed, for she has been publicly recognizing her numerous prestigious awards for her outstanding service.
But Ashton's passion and drive go beyond her professional life. As a wife, mother, and self-proclaimed true crime enthusiast, she brings a unique perspective to everything she does. She believes that to end the HIV epidemic, we must first put those living with HIV in stronger positions to make a difference. With her captivating energy and unwavering determination, Ashton is a force to be reckoned with and an inspiration to us all. Are you ready to join her on her mission to create a world without HIV?
Darnell Woodall
Darnell Woodall: Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) extraordinaire, Mental Health First Aid certified, passionate about empowering others. Living with HIV (PLWH) and thriving.
Angela Asbell
Hello, I'm Angela - Your Cultural Stigma Coach+
Welcome to my corner of empowerment and transformation! I'm passionate about helping individuals overcome cultural stigma, and I'm dedicated to guiding those living with HIV toward a life of strength, resilience, and fulfillment.
Clarence Ruff
My name is Clarence L. Ruff, Sr. I am 74 years old, married and the father of two children ages 53 and 55 years old. I have 15 grand children and 5 great grand children, two brothers and a sister. I am a student at HFCC CHW and plan to complete the course on May 6, 2024.
I'm a recovering substance use disorder risk and recovery coach who resolved to help eliminate the use of substances in my community and to be a better person today than I was yesterday and to be better for Tomorrow and the days to come.
This can be achieved by committing myself to change and be apart of incorporating myself with positive people and groups with the goal of being better because we know better.