I am a licensed master social worker. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Master of Social Work degree in Social Welfare from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. I also earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social Work Policy Planning and Administration from Clark Atlanta University.

I am the co-author of four published books, "Real Girls: Shifting Perceptions on Identity, Relationships and the Media" (2010), "Real Girls: Reflections" (2011), "Grief, Why Me? Why Not Me?: A Journey of Self-Discovery "(2015), and Rules of Engagement: Grief & Loss Do People Really Care?" (2022).

I have been a featured presenter at several national conferences, including the National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Because Kids Count Conference, North American Association of Christians in Social Work and the National Association of Social Workers Conference.

I have practiced professional social work for more than a decade with an area of focus in school social work and social work education. I have also worked with the Department of Corrections to support successful community re-entry programming. I utilize both a strength-based and client-centered approach for all services.  I strive to meet my clients "where they are".