Meet the Founders:

Robert Crooks discussing the school-based HIV/AIDS prevention program with primary school teachers.
Robert Crooks discussing the school-based HIV/AIDS prevention program with primary school teachers.
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Dr. Robert Crooks

Dr. Robert Crooks has taught human sexuality classes at college, university, and medical school levels. He is senior author of Our Sexuality, the top selling college-level human sexuality text in its 10th edition. Robert has an extensive background in the field of sexology, and is currently the president of IT HELPS. He has served as the coordinator and facilitator for Kenyan workshops in which peer educators are trained to provide HIV/AIDS prevention programs in their community.

Sami Tucker and a primary school head instructor observing a student workshop group.
Sami Tucker and a primary school head instructor observing a student workshop group.
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Sami Tucker

Sami Tucker has an extensive background in the field of sexology and is the primary researcher for the Our Sexuality textbook. She is currently the secretary of IT HELPS. Sami also has served as a facilitator in peer educator training workshops in Kenya.

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Sami Tucker and Robert Crooks welcome any questions you may have regarding IT HELPS. Please feel free to contact Sami or Robert by phone: (503)-635-6660 or via e-mail at: info@ithelps.org