The Journey

For as long as I can remember I have been interested in intentional human connection and social justice. As a young person, I often volunteered at community events and was curious about people who were different from me. I was intrigued as to why people behaved the way they did. Immediately after receiving my Bachelor's degree in theology with an emphasis in anthropology I went overseas.  I worked for many years joining groups of people to promote wellness through education and community mobilization in rural and urban areas.

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Change

I arrived overseas thinking I was going to empower women and facilitate access to education for children, and I did, but unexpectedly community engagement transformed me. I lived, listened and closely interacted with people. The connection offered me the gift of embracing diversity, trusting in collective wisdom, and experiencing the power of vulnerability and faith to sustain the human spirit. Not everything was easy. Doing the work of empowering others means engaging in crises environments and challenging situations. During my work as a humanitarian I was supported by compassionate and effective mental health professionals. No wonder I have become one! The relationships and the challenges I had informs my work with clients. The humanity I carry makes me responsible for surrendering myself to become an instrument of peace and justice in the world. A conversation at a time. Currently I serve my community through offering pro bono racial trauma groups for females, and relationship skills groups for couples.

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Social Justice and Racial Connection

The focus of my doctoral research was on the vital role of spirituality in facilitating self-regulation, degree completion, and social mobility for African Americans. The intense exposure I had to the American history of race and gender relations transformed me. The disparities I found, turned me into an active and conscious advocate for equity, racial connection and social justice. I employ my skills of  working with betrayed couples in conflict to facilitate safe spaces for intentional processes about gender and race.

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Theater

I utilize theater as a tool to integrate  body, mind, and spirit when addressing race and gender bias. I employ integrative approaches because they are powerful to promote self-awareness, understanding, validation, personal responsibility, connection and forgiveness. The intensity of racial and gender ruptures requires holistic integration and intentional presence. Some say that the racial and the gender wound in America is too big to heal. But I am a believer in the power of faith, hope, love, and intentional connection. I facilitate racial and gender healing by providing safe opportunities to name experienced injustices,  and moments to honor connection. 

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Getting to know you

You have just learned a lot  about me and my work. The person is behind the professional. Now I am looking forward to meeting you and learning  about  your journey. Come talk to me.