I was born during the Autumn season in the month of October. My birthday is in a few days. I’m looking forward to celebrating life with my family.
This season represents a cycle to me. The leaves change colors, fall from the trees, with the sun shining bright during the crisp mornings. This season is preparation for the next season, Winter. It’s a time of transition. An interesting fact is one can sit comfortably outside wearing a sweater while drinking a cup of hot tea. Yes, exactly, a cup of hot tea.
Like the Legend of the Phoenix, it all ends with beginnings.
Just like weather seasons, there are seasons of life. Be mindful of the beginnings and endings. Learn to know the levels of change. Despite the expectation of change, it will happen because life is all about changes. Appreciate each season because it provides something helpful. Nothing lasts forever.
It’s harvest time. To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the heaven.
In 2001, I received my BSW degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a double minor in Public Policy and African American Studies afterwards I entered the MSW program with Advanced Standing at Yeshiva University. In 2004, I received my Master's in Social Work degree and my PhD in Social Welfare in 2022 from Yeshiva University-Wurzweiler School of Social Work. The research study topic was "The Phenomenological Exploration of Academic Re-engagement for High School Completion" The qualitative method was used to examine students who leave high school before graduation and choose service-learning for high school completion.
Professionally, I have credentials as a School Social Worker, Supervision in Field Instruction (SIFI), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
My practice experience has been in the areas of substance abuse with/without medication assistance, mental health, and education/special education. Currently, I am a Program Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, and Community Advocate, Activist, and Organizer, Founder/Executive Director of Balm In Gilead Community Services, Inc, a non-profit organization in the City of Newark, and Chief Executive Officer of Making Connections Professional Services LLC.
My professional goal is to formulate and implement policy to address the systemic issues related to racism, poverty, education, violence, and health care. Also, advocate and articulate the negative effect of those issues to decision-makers for providing a better understanding of the impact/outcome of those decisions upon individuals, families, and communities that are underserved, under-resourced, marginalized, and disenfranchised. I am a member of the finest organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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