Meet Our Founder

Sylvia Dunnavant Hines

Sylvia Dunnavant Hines is a writer, photographer, poet who resides in Dallas, Texas. She has a communications degree with an emphasis in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Dunnavant was ordained by Bishop T. D. Jakes, Senior Pastor, of the Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Dunnavant, who has studied under the world-renowned speaker, Les Brown, is in demand as a public speaker.

Under her leadership, the Celebrating Life Foundation has developed and distributed over a million breast self-exam cards to churches and civic organizations across the country.

Dunnavant’s work, Celebrating Life: African American Women Speak Out About Breast Cancer, has been recognized with national and state awards.