ABOUT ABUNDANT LIVING FOUNDATION

Prevention. Education. Sustainable Change.

Abundant Living Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by our Board of Directors, Founder and Executive Director, and a qualified team of volunteer nurses, clinical staff, and students.

Community members supporting healthy living

OUR MISSION

Abundant Living Foundation's mission is to screen, identify, educate, and serve youth and adults with prediabetes in underserved communities in a culturally competent fashion—providing prediabetes and diabetes awareness and options for healthy lifestyle change for the expressed purpose of preventing progression to diabetes.

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

Understanding the challenge—and our response.

The Problem

Type 2 diabetes is one of the two major types of diabetes. The beta cells of the pancreas produce insulin, but the cells of the body cannot use it properly to move glucose into the cells.

Over 1 million people in Georgia have type 2 diabetes. In addition, 2.6 million have prediabetes, with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. On average, more than 84% of adults with prediabetes do not know they have it. Every year, an estimated 53,000 people's lives in Georgia are changed by a diabetes diagnosis.

Our Answer

Abundant Living Foundation partners with diabetes-focused community organizations to serve consumers, build coalitions, share resources, and address health disparities. We offer screening, personalized health coaching services, and support to move consumers from prediabetes and diabetes risk toward improved health and sustainable lifestyle change.

More than 1.7 million adults and children in Georgia suffer from diabetes. We are committed to ensuring more citizens have access to quality healthcare screening, diabetes-specific health education, food security through community gardens and food banks, and culturally competent interaction between clients and health providers.

Programs and Services

Abundant Living Foundation provides screening for biomarkers of diabetes and heart disease, as well as personalized education and support on alternative behavioral choices, weight loss, stress relief, and exercise for adults and adolescents. We will soon include access to community gardens and food banks.

We believe diabetes prevention is possible and can result in fewer associated disorders, including heart disease, stroke, and other related health problems.

KNOW YOUR RISK

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.

If you are overweight or obese, rarely exercise, have prediabetes, or have a family history of type 2 diabetes, you may be at risk.
You cannot change your family health history, but modifiable risk factors—such as excess weight or lacking an exercise program—are within your power to change.
You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by losing weight when needed, changing what and how you eat, and becoming more physically active.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Founder and Board of Directors

FOUNDER / BOARD PRESIDENT

Dr. E. Sabrinah Dorce

Dr. Dorce graduated from Kean University with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and national certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. She received her Ph.D. in biochemistry after completing graduate work at Rutgers University, formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

For twenty-five years, Dr. Dorce worked at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics in positions ranging from Research Biochemist in the Hematology and Immunoassay departments to Senior Manager of Validation and Internal Clinical Trials. She is co-author of five patents and numerous scientific publications and abstracts.

Interested in faith-based community health advocacy, she worked as Coordinator and Health Promotion Specialist with Changing Health Outcomes by Improving Cardiovascular Education and Screenings (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.), a program designed by the Association of Black Cardiologists. She continued her community work as a health advocate resource for the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Early Evaluation Program.

After retiring from Siemens, Dr. Dorce joined the education community as an assistant professor in the Clinical Laboratory Science department at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, teaching Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Hematology. After relocating to Georgia, she trained and received certification as a Health Coach from the Health Coach Institute and a certificate as a Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. She previously served as an Adjunct Instructor at various locations of the Chattahoochee Technical College system.

Dr. Dorce is founder of Lasting Health Impact, LLC and Abundant Living Foundation. The primary goal of both entities is to serve all individuals with prediabetes in a culturally competent fashion, regardless of income or age, to prevent the development of diabetes. Their work includes screening for biomarkers of diabetes and heart disease, client education focused on Habits of Health, coaching support, nutrient-dense eating plans, exercise options, and sustainable lifestyle change.

TREASURER

Jennifer Demetrius

Jennifer Demetrius has more than twenty-five years of experience in accounting, tax preparation, personal financial services, and corporate finance. She earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Pace University and holds a master's degree in Finance and International Business from the Wharton School of Business. Jennifer started her career at KPMG as a CPA in New York.

SECRETARY

Rev. Julie Holley

Julie J. Holley is a skilled executive administrative professional and ordained minister, known for her excellence in leadership and passion for prayer and teaching. She leads Kingdom Warriors Ministry, equipping others through faith, intercession, and practical wisdom for Kingdom impact.