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Our Team

At Grace Specialty Care, our team is committed to providing compassionate and inclusive HIV care near you.
Led by experienced professionals in various disciplines, including primary care, psychiatry, social work, and advocacy, our team ensures holistic support for each patient.
Get to know the caring individuals behind our mission to provide top-notch HIV care in your community.
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Advisory Groups​

Healthcare team providing HIV care near me; checking chart with patient

We are committed to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) through the provision of culturally competent care.  As a Ryan White funded program, we encourage and require input from our patient panel to provide exceptional HIV care. We achieve this through patient surveys and our Advisory Groups that consist of staff, patient volunteers, and in some cases, community stakeholders.  Our current Advisory Groups are: 

Clinic Quality Committee focuses on program success and opportunities for improvement.

  • Viral Load Suppression
  • Prescription of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART – HIV medications) 
  • Medical Visit Frequency
  • Gap in Medical Visits.

 

RW Part D Community Advisory Group (CAG): focuses on improving access to Ryan White service for WICY in our geographic territory.  As a result of CQI, the program implemented incentives to address food and hygiene insecurities, Uber Health transportation services, the Our WORK women’s housing project, and improvements to the flow of clinical operations.  

Medical team

Wasif Hafeez, MD | Medical Director
Dr. Hafeez serves as Chief of Infectious Disease at DMC/Sinai-Grace Hospital. His research focuses on improving HIV/AIDS care in the Northwest Detroit region. He was awarded funding after providing free care to PLWH. He also has a love for teaching and works with Resident during their ID rotations.
Alice Johnson, NP-C
Alice N. Johnson, MSN graduate of Madonna University, is an impactful Adult Primary Nurse Practitioner at Grace Specialty Care. Her dedication to patient care includes a role as the Nurse Practitioner providing PrEP, contributing to HIV prevention.
Victor Harrell, LMSW, PA-C, AAHIVS
Victor Harrell, a Detroit-born Physician Assistant & Clinical Social Worker, prioritizes LGBTQ+ community care. A US Army Reserves Captain, Victor is an HIV Specialist at Grace Specialty Care, focusing on quality medical care and prevention.
Hailey Huling | Nurse Case Manager
Hailey Huling RN, Nurse Case Manager A BSN graduate of Wayne State University, Hailey Huling leads HIV injections and prior authorizations while supervising the Medical Assistants at Grace Specialty Care. Her commitment to improving patients' quality of life stems from her love for the community and a passion for combating stigma.
Cassandra Gilbert | Medical Assistant
Cassandra Gilbert, with a decade of PLWH experience, leads Apretude injections at Grace. Known for culturally competent and compassionate care, she ensures patients depend on her for support.
Janet Mitchell | Eligibility Specialist
Janet Mitchell, our dedicated Eligibility Specialist, brings 40 years of customer service expertise to Grace. With a medical billing and coding certification, she ensures patients feel understood and cared for.

Support Services

Dianne Nelson, LMSW | Clinical Social Worker
Dianne Nelson, a Licensed Masters Social Worker since 2014, brings expertise from hospice care to Grace. An advocate for social justice, Dianne supports patients with psychosocial resources and leads support groups.
James E. Curry | Patient Advocate
James E. Curry, a dedicated Patient Advocate since 2000, shares his personal journey with HIV to make a difference. As an advocate, he actively participates in enhancing the lives of individuals served.
Allen Edwards | Patient Advocate
Allen Edwards, committed since 2004, excels in counseling, testing, prevention, and advocacy for those impacted by HIV. As a Patient Advocate, he plays a vital role in bringing patients back into care.

Administrative

Sheila Funderburg | Data Coordinator
Sheila Funderburg, a Data Coordinator since 2001, contributes to improving patient care at Grace Specialty Care. With a degree in Information Systems, she leads data reporting and quality assurance, making positive changes for clients.
Evelyn Postell-Franklin | Program Coordinator
Evelyn Postell-Franklin, with experience since 1994, serves as Program Coordinator at Grace Specialty Care. Responsible for grants, reporting, and daily operations, she liaises with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service Community Advisory Group (CAG).
Machia Wilson | Medical Assistant
Machia Wilson Medical Assistant Recent Dorsey College graduate, Machia Wilson, is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. Excited to serve LGBTQ+ and underserved Metro Detroiters with compassionate healthcare, she aims to foster better community health through primary care services, including infectious disease, PrEP, and PEP.
Kenneth Bergsman, MD | Primary Investigator
Dr. Kenneth Bergsman, a Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University, leads as Primary Investigator at Grace. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology, he chairs the Credential Committee at DMC/Sinai-Grace Hospital.

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