Black Community Events in Bowie, MD

Currently doing telemedicine medical consultations. Dr. Coe is a practicing internist/primary care physician experienced with taking care of adult patients in the outpatient, nursing home and hospital settings. She has practiced in private practice and group practice settings, including academic practices teaching medical students and residents. She has also served on a medical school admission committee as well. She has spent her career seeing patients in the specialty of Internal Medicine for over 20 years and has worked in academic settings teaching medical students and medical residents with direct patient care in clinical medical school faculty positions. She has done numerous speaking engagements (in person, radio, and webinars) for laypersons, colleagues and corporate audiences over the course of her career about various topics, including informing audiences about preventive health, chronic disease management and most recently, COVID-19. She has written many health and wellness articles in print and online for public-facing professionals, in community and hospital platforms. She received a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University, a medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace College in Ohio.

Rooted in Bowie, Maryland, the Prince George's County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America represents a 50-year legacy of intentional community service and youth empowerment. Founded in 1973 as a provisional chapter and officially chartered in 1974 under the guidance of founding president Geneva Mays, this organization embodies a mission to nurture the next generation of African-American leaders through meaningful relationships and transformative experiences. What sets this Bowie chapter apart is its deep commitment to creating lasting community impact beyond individual youth development. From its inception, the chapter has been visible through voter registration drives, food collection efforts, and strategic partnerships with local schools. The organization's members—approximately 125 mothers representing diverse professional backgrounds—bring authentic mentorship and role modeling to their work with over 200 children. The chapter's signature Catalyst Awards Luncheon celebrates and elevates local women leaders while simultaneously funding educational opportunities for deserving students. Over five decades of service, the Prince George's County Chapter has earned recognition as a five-star award-winning organization at both regional and national levels. This distinction reflects not just programming excellence, but a genuine commitment to values-driven service that touches families across all ages and backgrounds. The chapter's approach integrates leadership development with civic responsibility, cultural pride with educational advancement, and family celebration with community advocacy. For families in the Bowie and Prince George's County area seeking mentorship, community connection, and enriching experiences grounded in African-American excellence and service, this chapter represents a trusted institutional presence with five decades of proven impact.