Living Life on Purpose...Transforming Lives from the Inside Out
Meet the Team
The Faces of Our Organization
Dr. Erakal Goodman
Chief Executive Officer/President
Dr. Erakal Goodman, is the CEO and Founder at Agape Health and Wellness Center, Inc., a not for profit, faith based primary and behavioral health treatment agency in Northeast Florida, where she has worked for over 10 years. Dr. Goodman earned her Doctorate in Christian Psychology, a Master in Business Administration, and is a Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Supervisor. Dr. Goodman is active in her community and serves on numerous boards and councils in order to help increase awareness of behavioral health issues. Dr. Goodman has worked in the behavioral health field for over 25 years.
Dyman Howard
Vice President
With us since our founding, Dyman Howard an excellent leader and dedicated to serving the population of focus is one of our veteran team members. She has volunteered and worked in the field of primary health and behavioral health for over five years. Her years of experience and skills added to the forefront has helped our organization grow and succeed.
Kyra Ferrell
IT Administrator
Kyra joined Agape Health & Wellness Center, Inc. with the vision and drive to improve upon our Family Counseling Center, and focused on developing the organization with experience and integrity. Kyra develops and directs IT management operations and strategic planning to meet organizational goals. Provides overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools used for effective project delivery.
Paula Jamison
As a HR Professional for Not for Profits for well over 25 years. Paula joins the team as a result-focused, decision making leader with expertise in Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Employee Development, Board Development, Succession Planing and Strategic Planning.
Communication Assistance
Raul Soto-Acosta , MD
Medical Director/Psychiatric
Dr. Raul Soto-Acosta, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Jacksonville, FL and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Soto-Acosta has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders, Addiction & Substance Abuse, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS in 1989. He is affiliated with Uf Health Jacksonville.
Pablo Pella, MD
Medical Director Primary Health/Infectious Disease
Dr. Pablo M. Pella is an infectious disease specialist in Jacksonville, Florida and is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Jacksonville. He received his medical degree from Universidad de Panama Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Chief Finance Officer
Dr. Enola Johnson
CFO oversees AHAWC’s cash flow planning, preparing and reviewing budgets and tracking operational metrics. She has an in-depth knowledge of risk management methods and the ability to create forecasting models.