Minister  Atkinson is a boss in every sense. She is a businesswoman after God's own heart, Mother, Minister, Author, CEO, and Founder (SAM Worship, Inc.) God has called her, equipped her, and ordained her.
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She responded to the call of ministry from God to in 2001 as she was sitting in a Wednesday night’s bible study. Since that day Minister Atkinson has made steady progress toward her calling. Serving under the leadership of her father-in-law, Pastor William Thomas Wiley, Wanda was introduced to ministry work. In holding many roles, Wanda learned how to serve by sharing the word of God, displaying leadership with passion, and completing administrative tasks in the church.
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Being a prestige businesswoman in the clinical research industry for 22 years and counting brings her joy. She has served 2 terms as President of the ACRP RTP Chapter forging networking relationships for members of our local chapter, supporting and promoting the Clinical Research Outreach Program (CROP). Also, Minister Atkinson serves as a Minister at Grace Church of Durham, Editorial Board Member Bio Accent Journal (BAOJ Clinical Trials), and previously as Chairwoman of Women Inspired Network Leadership and Development track QRTP.  

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Minister Atkinson is the youngest daughter of the late Deacon William Edward Atkinson and Minister Josephine R. Atkinson.
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She has a passion for God’s people and those who are discouraged and near the end of their rope in life. She has been there and does have a testimony! Wanda gives praise to God for the gifts and prays that she seize every opportunity that is before her to minister to those in need of God’s point-of-view in their lives.
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