"Plant-based wellness: our mission."

Wholistic Wellness Community, Inc. was founded in May 2024 with a vision to bridge the gap in health disparities by providing whole food, plant-based nutrition education and resources to underserved communities in South Alabama. Recognizing the urgent need for accessible, evidence-based nutrition education, we established this nonprofit to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and tools to take control of their health.

Alabama consistently ranks among the lowest in the nation for both health outcomes and education. Chronic lifestyle-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension disproportionately affect communities with limited access to nutritious food and wellness resources. Understanding that prevention is key, we launched Wholistic Wellness Community to serve as a catalyst for change—educating, equipping, and inspiring healthier lifestyles through whole food, plant-based nutrition and the principles of lifestyle medicine.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to promote healing, health, and wellness—one person, one family, and one community at a time. Through strategic partnerships, community programs, and educational initiatives, we are committed to reshaping the health landscape of Alabama, ensuring that everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to live a vibrant, healthy life.

At Wholistic Wellness Community, we believe that knowledge is power, and access to proper nutrition is a fundamental right. By fostering a culture of health and wellness, we are working toward a future where chronic disease is not the norm, but the exception.

Join us as we continue to grow, educate, and transform communities—one step at a time.

Meet the Team

Angelia Dickinson,

MS, ALC, ADC, DipACLM, MB-EAT-P

Founder/President/CEO

Angelia Dickinson, MS, ALC, ADC, DipACLM, MB-EAT-P is a passionate advocate for food justice and community wellness from Prichard, Ala. She is the founder and executive director of Wholistic Wellness Community, Inc., where she leads the Healthy Snack Program, providing whole food, plant-based nutrition education and snacks to pre-K students in underserved South Alabama schools. Additionally, she supports sustainable food access through the upcoming Urban Garden Program in Africatown.

Angelia’s mission is to empower communities and help Alabamians reduce their risk of lifestyle-related conditions by promoting behavioral change; whole food, plant-based nutrition education; food sustainability and access; and healthier environments. She is committed to driving meaningful change by addressing health disparities, advocating for preventive care, and inspiring individuals to embrace wellness-focused lifestyles.

With a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama, Angelia is an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC), and a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional (DipACLM). She is also a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Currently, she is pursuing a degree in Food and Nutrition Science at the University of Alabama, with an expected graduation in Fall 2025. After completing her degree, she plans to continue her journey toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Her contributions have earned her several prestigious honors, including the 2024 Donald Pegg Award from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Living Legend Award from Delaware Street Missionary Baptist Church for her impact on community health. She is also a two-time recipient of both the University of Alabama Black Faculty & Staff Association Academic Achievement Award and the Alabama Dietetic Association Diversity and Inclusion Health Element Scholarship in recognition of her academic excellence.