I went to a HBCU to get the feel of family while getting my education at the same time. I love black colleges. I can not count the number of times I was told I have to not just be good in the work place I have to be great! I was also told that I will be challenged more in the work place and in life not by the content of my character but by the color of my skin...so be aware of it at all time. Even when they say it does not matter...ask yourself did they say that to the white lady or white man before or after me.
In 1971 I went to an all black high school in my hometown. Just before integration. I wanted that same feeling that I had then. I wanted to know with out a shadow of a doubt those teachers knew how I felt in that room and they were standing besides be every step of the way on my journey..
My church family, friends, networking, and enjoying life one day at a time. I volunteer with the homeless in my communtiy, and with recovering alcoholics/addicts.
I am also writing a book about my life......
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Hobbies: reading, plays, writing, playing with my grandson, decorating, and concerts
Music, the theater arts. I dabble in restoration of furniture and old jewelry.
I have a strong desire to write a book about my life..if not for others for my kids and for me!
Student Government - Secretary for two years, and President of the Student Social Work Club for two years, and the best friend to all the campus greeks organizations.
Most Memorable Moment:
The day my classmates had a caravan to pick me up and take me to class after I said that I was quitting. I had started have servere pain over my entire body and had no diaganosis from my docotor. I was on heavy medication and could not drive and they refused to let me miss a class.
High School: Camden High School in Camden, AR
class of 1975
Activities & Accomplishments:
Pep Squad, Library Club, FHA, FBLA, Home Ec Club, Girls Social Club
Best Memories:
Walking to class and everyone singing the word to music of Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, Smoky Robinson, football games, and track meets and dances and just hanging out with my friends and family
Survivor Outreach Support Coordinator|
Aberdeen Proving Ground
From October 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Created and implemented the first Survivor Outreach Service program, providing long-term care and support services for families of fallen soldiers.
Survivor Outreach Support (SOS) Coordinator|
Strategic Resources
From April 2009 to October 2010 • 1 year(s)
Created Survivor Outreach Service program and coordinated with Army installation programs to provide support for families of fallen soldiers.
Family Advocacy Outreach Coordinator|
Val Force INC
From August 2008 to April 2009 • 1 year(s)
Prepared program materials, researched policies and assisted Family Advocacy Program staff in managing family support services.
Home Based Counselor|
National Counseling Group (NCG)
From March 2008 to May 2008 • 0 year(s)
Provided therapeutic services, assessments and counseling for at-risk teens, children, adults and families in home and school settings.
Program Director|
Destiny Place I & II Group Home for the Mentally and Physically Challenged
From October 2007 to February 2008 • 1 year(s)
Maintained daily operations of two group homes, coordinated client care and ensured compliance with federal and state standards.
Interviewer/Interventionist|
University of AR Medical Sciences (UAMS) - College of Public Health
From April 2006 to September 2007 • 1 year(s)
Provided tobacco cessation counseling using motivational interview techniques and collected program data for evaluation.
Children's Program Director, Case Mgr.|
Women & Children First Center Against Family Violence
From May 2004 to April 2006 • 2 year(s)
Created and implemented children's program policies, supervised staff and volunteers, and provided treatment planning for shelter families.
Today I finaly told my mother I was going to be a kidney donor. And she took it better than I thought. So far I have recieved 1 negative and four positives from my family. It make me happy to know th ...more
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Jocelyn Elders was born Minnie Jones on August 13, 1933, in the farming community of Schaal, Arkansas. She took the name Jocelyn in college. Living in a poor, segregated (separated based on race) area ...more
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Hi Annette! I pray that things are well with you on your side of the world. I don't remember if I asked you this question before about a very good friend of mine from Chicago. Do you happen to know Kathy Worthen? She was at one time the National President of PSC Alumni Association. I think she is originally from AR.
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Hello.
My Name is Gina I was impressed when i saw your profile at hbcuconnect.com and will like you to email me back to my in box so that i can send you my picture for you to know who i am . i believe we can establish a long lasting relationship with you. In addition,i will like you to reply me through my private email box (gina2_u@yahoo.com). This is because i don't know the possibilities of remaining in forum for a long time please reply me to my email OK. Thanks,waiting to hear from you soonest.
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