About Us

Brightstar Wellness Inc.

Brightstar Wellness Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Fulshear, Texas, dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with sickle cell disease and other blood disorders. We integrate exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modification as adjuncts to medication therapy and gene-based innovation. We operate at the intersection of science, self-care, and community, bridging gaps between patients, caregivers, and providers through education, advocacy, and holistic health programs.

We integrate exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modification as adjuncts to medication therapy and gene-based innovation.

Mission

Mission statement

Our mission is to bridge the gap between medical innovation and daily life for individuals living with sickle cell and other blood disorders—advancing holistic, personalized care through lifestyle modification, nutrition, and exercise to support quality of life and long-term wellness.

Vision

Vision Statement

A world where every person with a blood disorder thrives—supported by integrative care, informed choices, and equitable access to breakthrough therapies and wellness strategies.

our team members

Our team is your solution

Here is our multifaceted team members, well trained and suited to provide health aid for sickle cell patients.

Tabot Bate

board chair

I am a chef in the making and a passionate advocate for wellness through food, staffing, socialization, amongst many.As Board Chair of Brightstar Wellness Inc., I bring my love for culinary creativity and my commitment to community well-being together in one simple, yet a big purpose to help people discover healing, joy, and vitality through what they eat and how they live.My culinary journey is more than a pursuit of flavors, but is a calling to use food as medicine, culture, and connection. I believe that every meal can tell a story, restore health, and empower lives. Through my growing expertise in nutrition-forward cooking and holistic wellness, I aim to inspire healthier communities, especially among those living with chronic and genetic conditions.At Brightstar Wellness, I work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and advocates to develop innovative wellness programs, thereby blending culinary education, nutritional awareness, and integrative fitness. Together, we are reimagining wellness as something practical, personal, and joyful.Whether I’m in the kitchen experimenting with plant-based recipes or in board meetings shaping community initiatives, my mission remains the same: to make wellness deliciously attainable for everyone.

Stephanie Del Toro

Project Director

I am a Self-driven servant leader that is empowered and able to establish goals and create plans to help drive self and teams towards maximizing potentials. Thrives with strong communication and active listening. Process-driven, inquisitive, and able to pick up new knowledge and skills independently.
I have Managed highly complex projects within the Point of Sale space. Projects achieved increased customer satisfaction and decreased technical issues for employees. I’ve been privileged to lead the migration from the legacy tech stack to updated, modern industry standard tech stacks, led an engineering team that headed a Wholesale Trading legacy software migration for a business segment with over $130M in annual sales, managed the migration of a $500M legacy software system and introduced a mobile app which led to a decrease in $532K in billing errors in one year. The updated system had $10M in labor savings year over year.

Nkwain Gael Ndi

Chair, Fundraising Committee

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Geology & Geophysics at Texas A&M University with a strong interdisciplinary background in environmental data science, marine geoscience, and climate impact assessment. With over 6 years of international research and consulting experience across Europe, Africa, and the U.S., I specialize in turning complex geospatial, ecological, and geochemical datasets into actionable insights for environmental decision-making.

Fonjo Desmond Ngwayu

Chair, Strategy Committee

Motivated, dedicated and skilled Civil Engineer with a strong foundation in structural, geotechnical, and water resource engineering. Teachable, yet passionate about research, technical education, innovation, sustainable development and practical applications of engineering principles. Experienced in leading diverse teams and managing complex projects. Fluent in English and French, with a proven track record of contributing to significant improvements in learning environments and engineering practices. Seeking to leverage expertise and efficiency in challenging environments and diverse cultural contexts to drive success and innovation. Member of the TAMU Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Geo-Institute of ASCE & the Cameroon National Order of Civil Engineers (NOCE), Millennium Campus Fellow and SDG 4 Advocate.

Dorothy Forsac

Social Media Manager

Volunteer staff at Welcome Collective Peace building assistant at Association for Community Awareness (ASCOA) Travel consultant for Camair.co.

Awoh-Manyi Bate

Project Consultant

I am a highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to continuous learning and proven leadership skills. I aim to leverage data and collaboration to drive results. With a background in aviation and the food & beverage industries, I have cultivated valuable skills such as problem-solving, effective communication, and attention to detail—skills that I now apply in my evolving professional journey. Currently serving as a Thrive Apprentice | Network Engineer, I work collaboratively to track performance, support decision-making, and align team efforts with strategic objectives. My work emphasizes productivity and service delivery, supported by my adaptability and eagerness to embrace new challenges.

Damarice Nkengla

Clinical Coordinator

.Registered Nurse at Houston Methodist

Michelle-Vera Yonga

Clinical Coordinator

Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience, who is goal driven, adaptable and accountable. Honest, reliable, hardworking, a fast learner, a team player, and demonstrates an exceptional work ethic. Committed to the provision of holistic patient centered care using evidence-based practice. Actively engages in growing professionally through continued education and paying attention to current nursing trends. Passionate about nursing education, and nurturing future nurses and nurse leaders. Prides herself in mentoring young clinicians through collaborative learning and leadership.

Carelle Matawe Fotsing

secretary general

I am a Ph.D. student in Hispanic literature and Culture with a passion for languages and teaching. I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual who dreams of a world where people connect beyond their differences. I advocate for multiculturalism, and as a trilingual speaker (French, English, and Spanish), I help individuals and businesses break down language barriers through translation. I have experience teaching languages, and I believe that learning another language is a way to better understand others and ourselves. I currently work at Texas A&M University as a teaching assistant, helping students learn Spanish and discover new cultures.