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What has been consistent in my career endeavors is using my platform and voice to empower, teach and connect. Empower.Teach.Connect has been my professional mantra for years (different than my professional mission statement). 2007 – Empowering social workers and future social workers in a formal capacity as hiring manager and supervisor 2013 – Empowering […]
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Normally my word of the year arrives in December. In 2024, it didn’t show up until the first week of January. There had been a few words floating around in my head but, I hadn’t received the divine download yet. I told a friend that I was sure it was something that I have […]
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2023 Word of the Year: Authenticity This year has been a year of confirmation – reminders that I am on the perfect (personal and professional) path for me and that when I show up authentically, I experience almost immediate positive results. “Personal development often proceeds professional elevation.” – Nicki Sanders Since I am more […]
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My 2023 Word of the Year is Authenticity. Authenticity has been centered in my These 3 Words monthly mantras this year. (Hard to believe that I began this in 2014.) January – Elevate Your Authenticity February – Authenticity Requires Introspection March – Connect With Authenticity April – Authenticity Is Liberation May – Authenticity Requires […]
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I AM MY OWN CASE STUDY: Define social work career success on your own terms Social work students New social workers Experienced social workers Licensed social workers Unlicensed social workers Social work leaders Macro social workers Social work entrepreneurs Social work professors Environmental social worker High-performing Women of Color in social work leadership. Discover […]
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2007 – Assistant Director of school-based social service program 2008 – Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work 2008 – Director of Programs for school-based positive youth development program 2013 – Launched my first internship program and became an internship supervisor 2014 – Adjunct Professor in […]
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My career success includes work in residential, school-based, community-based programs including public health programs. I am experienced in offering trauma-informed services and management of staff working with high-trauma populations. I am also an undergraduate professor of nontraditional college students and an internship supervisor with extensive experience in high-level operation and management of youth development […]
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You give and give, so today I am gifting something good especially for you! I hope you will accept. HOLIDAY GIFT 1 What have you done mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually for yourself lately? No one needs you more than you need you so you belong at the top of your to-do list. INVITATION: […]
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