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Walter Smith
Supervisor, New York City Dept of Health
Location: Round Rock, TX United States
Joined: Jan 22nd, 2008

About (request update)

I am a survivor of hard times growing up in Harlem with drugs and gangs all around me. I survived despite my curiosity about everything that could have been "curtains" for me. My friends wouldn't let me participate in some of the things they were doing so someone could "Tell Our Story".

My Interview Question

What

Current Whereabouts:

Helping others do better

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To be the best that I can be

Website:

http://tellourstory.spaces.live.com/

Education (request update)

Paul Quinn College class of 1976

Undergrad Major: Social Work

Claim To Fame:

CO/Author of "TELL OUR STORT"

Most Memorable Moment:

Helping to establish the Social Work Program at the College

High School: Commerce in New York, NY class of 1964

Activities & Accomplishments:

Excelled in typing and verbal expression in poetry.

Best Memories:

Hanging with my friends and Graduating

Experience

I currently work with New York City Dept of Health as Supervisor
I have 30 years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.

Supervisor | New York City Department of Health (HEP Program)
From January 1993 to December 2009 • 16 year(s)
Responsible for supervising and monitoring sites and managing the investigation of AIDS/HIV mortality and morbidity cases.

Coordinator/Supervisor | Texas Department of Health
From October 1984 to December 1993 • 9 year(s)
In conjunction with the Center for Disease Control, and the Texas Commission of Alcohol and Substance Abuse managed and provided technical assistance to sixteen substance abuse programs throughout the state.

Social Worker | Heart of Texas Mental Health Mental Retardation
From January 1980 to September 1984 • 4 year(s)
Worked in Infant Stimulation Program.

Counselor | Waco Center for Youth
From January 1978 to December 1980 • 2 year(s)
Provided therapeutic intervention for the crisis unit.

Counselor | The Methodist Home
From January 1976 to December 1978 • 2 year(s)
Counseled troubled youth.

Social Worker | State of Texas Department of Health
From January 1974 to December 1976 • 2 year(s)
Provided quality control guidance and technical advice to the state nursing home clients and providers.

Activity

Tell Our Story@http://smith1x.wordpress.com (Now Available ISBN 978-0-9796925-0-5)

Reviewed by "African American Literature Book Club" as a little gem of a book that conjures a range of emotions as you walk through the life of elder Walter Smith. He relates how the now celebrity "Am ...more
Posted by Walter Smith on October 11th, 2010 • 211 Views

Is it worth it?

We are told from a early age that we need to study hard, work hard and then and only then will we begin to see the fruition of our goals. Yet we see many famous people who never attended college or so ...more
Posted by Walter Smith on October 10th, 2010 • 372 Views

What Did HBCUs Do For You? TELL ME!!

HBCUs have opened up many doors for alumni, what door(s) opened for you? Many of us wouldn't have had some opportunities if we hadn't attended HBCUs. My experience made me realize that there was a hug ...more
Posted by Walter Smith on July 16th, 2010 • 237 Views

Are HBCUs still necessary?

There is a constant buzz that HBCUs are no longer necessary due to integration and more financial incentives from larger or majority schools. Some sources say that HBCU schools provide inferior educat ...more
Posted by Walter Smith on July 14th, 2010 • 308 Views