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WORKSHOPS 

 

*Upcoming -_STOMP THE YARD: McDonald's HBCU Fair - Dallas, TX-3/21/2023

Virginia State University Alum Representative 

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Mu Omega - Dallas, TX-Feb. 3, 2023

Virtual 'Stroll' Presenter: Pink Goes Red for a Day for Heart Health

for the Exquisite East Side

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Kirkbride Center, Philadelphia, PA - April - June 2022_____________________

Virtual Workshop Presenter: Part I & Part II - Verbal de-escalation;

How to Create Calm in Hostile Situations 

Verbal De-escalation Trainings Workshop Creator & Facilitator

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Kirkbride Center, Philadelphia, PA - February & April 2022 

Virtual Workshop Coach/Trainer: Team Building & Communicating Effectively

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Stepping in the Right Direction, My Black is Beautiful Conference -

October 16, 2021 

Virtual Workshop Presenter:  The Psychological Impact of Media on Women's

Self-Esteem

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Virginia State University's 2021 Essence of Troy Band Dancers Promotional Video - Interviewee/Participant: The Jewels of the CIAA Promo

 

Stepping in the Right Direction, I Am Black History, HBCU Summit Series - Feb. 27, 2021

Virtual Workshop Presenter: The Importance of Dance in Black Culture from the continent to Modern Day 

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Kirkbride Center, Rehabilitation Hospital , Phila., PA, Feb., 24, 2021

Virtual Workshop Presenter for Therapists and Clinical Directors.: How to Navigate Motivational Interviewing, Enhancement Strategies and Techniques with Clients in alignment with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)  

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John C. Freemont High School, Los Angeles, CA - Feb. 17, 2021

Relax/Relate/Release - Decrease Anxiety & Create Calm: Why choose an HBCU? A California School Counselor & College Counselor's perspective as an HBCU Grad.  Virtual Workshop Presenter.  Hosted by, Director of Bands, Mr. Eddie Vickers alum of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and HBCU Band Fraternity Alum: Phi Mu Alpha

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Stepping in the Right Direction, HBCU Summit Series - Dec. 19 & 12, 2020

Workshop Presenter, Virtual Summit: /Relate/Release - Decrease Anxiety & Create Calm, How to Strengthen 9 Major Brain Regions with Meditation 

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Stepping in the Right Direction, HBCU Summit Series - Nov. 28 & 21, 2020

Workshop Presenter, Virtual Summit: /Relate/Release - Decrease Anxiety & Create Calm, How to Strengthen 9 Major Brain Regions with Meditation 

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Crowns Adjusted, by @NurseBritt_24Fit Philadelphia, PA - August 8, 2020___

Wellness Workshop Presenter - Self-forgiveness, Healing & Self-Esteem;

How to Center Your Joy during a Global Pandemic 

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Kirkbride Center, Philadelphia, PA - January 2020 - Nov. 2020_(as needed)__

How to De-escalate Conflict while Creating Calm in Hostile Situations 

Verbal De-escalation Trainings Workshop Creator & Facilitator

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Kirkbride Center, Philadelphia, PA - December 2019_____________________________

Training Presenter - Progress Note Documentation for Behavioral Health Techs

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Kirkbride Center, Philadelphia, PA - November 2019____________________________

Training Presenter - Progress Note Documentation for Behavioral Health Techs

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New Designs Charter School, Los Angeles, CA - June 2019_______________________

High School Graduation Counselor, Presenter, Choreographer & Organizer

 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Tau Lambda Chapter- April 2019_____________

Workshop Presenter - History of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

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Sister Circle, Leimert Park area of Los Angeles, CA - December 2018__________

Workshop Presenter - How To Increase Self-Love

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Add Some Joy to Your Life Workshops, throughout Los Angeles - 2018__

Workshop Presenter - How To Increase Self-Esteem by Adding More Joy

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You Glow Girl, A Self-Love Soiree' by, Life Styled by Art, LA, CA Summer 2018

Wellness Workshop Presenter - How to Forgive Yourself & Increase Self-Esteem

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HealthRIGHT360 G.R.R. Program, Lynwood, CA Women's Jail, June 28, 2018__

Workshop Presenter - Avoiding Setups by, Inmates

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South Central Training Consortium - Los Angeles, CA - June 27, 2018__________

Didactic Training Workshop Facilitator; How to Strengthen 9 Major Brain Regions 

with Meditation

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California Historically Black College Alumni Association, LA, CA - June 3, 2018

Ms. Cali HBCU Alumni 2017; crowned the 2018 Queen for volunteer work with underserved youth

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HealthRIGHT360 G.R.R. Program, Lynwood Women's Jail, May 24, 2018_______

Wellness Workshop Presenter - Importance of Self-Forgiveness & Physical Fitness

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Think HBCU Knowledge Night - Pepperdine University, March 12, 2018_______

Historically Black College / University Alumni Panelist- Sponsored by, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Tau Lambda Chapter

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All Greek Conference - National Pan-Hellenic Council, LA September 30, 2017

Health & Wellness Workshop Presenter - The Psychological Impact of Media on Women's Self-Esteem

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Moorpark Community College - Multicultural Day - April 11, 2017_____________

Lecturer - The Psychological Impact of Media on Women's Self-Esteem

Workshop Presenter – JOYDance - Increase Confidence through African Movement + Affirmations

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter Jan. 16, 2017

Workshop Presenter – Mind, Body & Wellness Fair - JOYDance - Increase Confidence through African Movement + Affirmations

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Historically Black College/University (HBCU) Fair, Hosted by,

Stepping in the Right Direction, Long Beach, CA November 27, 2016____________

Virginia State University Alumna Volunteer Representative and College Counselor

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National Pan-Hellenic Council, Los Angeles, CA, September 28, 2016

Joy of Dance! Studio in the Community Demonstration - Accompanied by, Joy of Dance! Studio Dancers

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African Centered Consciousness Presentation, Havana, Cuba – August 5, 2016____

Workshop Presenter – Honoring Ancestors through African Movement,

Tambor de Elegua

 

Historically Black College/University (HBCU) Tour

Stepping in the Right Direction,  May 2016________________________________________

Volunteer HBCU Chaperone & College Counselor

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Historically Black College/University (HBCU) Tour

Stepping in the Right Direction,  March 2016_____________________________________

Volunteer HBCU Chaperone & College Counselor

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2016 Annual ACLAD Summit, Los Angeles, CA – March 19, 2016

Workshop Presenter – The Psychological Impact of Media on Women’s Self-Esteem

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Dee Moore Presents, "Painting with Love," Lancaster, CA-February 20, 2016

Keynote Speaker - Topic - Self-Love

 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter Feb. 6, 2016

Workshop Presenter – Tools, Techniques & Time Management for Self-Care

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Antelope Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - December 27, 2015_________

Speaker - Mental Health Panelist

 

Historically Black College/University (HBCU) Fair, Hosted by,

Stepping in the Right Direction, Long Beach, CA November 14, 2015__________

Virginia State University Alumna, Representative and College Counselor

 

Unity & Awareness Celebration, Hosted by, Dee Moore - Lancaster CA_______

November 8, 2015

Keynote Speaker - Tools to Increase Self-Esteem, How to Forgive & Create Your Best Life Now!

 

“Serving the Underserved,” Hosted by, Dr. Niama Malachi,

Pasadena, CA July 1, 2015____________________________________________________________
Bullying & Self-Esteem Workshop Presenter, Pasadena, CA

Brother Ishmael Tetteh's Creative Sounds Workshop, Agape Intl. Center, June 14, 2015__________________________________________________________________________
Creator & Facilitator of JOYDance – Increase Confidence through

African Movement

Awake 2 Oneness Radio, Hosted by, Caroline Chang, June 12, 2015___________
Interviewed as an Empowerment & Self-Esteem Expert

listen here: https://youtu.be/4x3xwH-wzOI

Argosy University’s 3rd Annual Colloquium, Ontario, CA June 5, 2015________
Research Presenter, “The Psychological Impact of Media on Women’s Self-Esteem”

Agape International Center’s 22nd Annual Revelation Conference,

Los Angeles, CA May 30, 2015
Fitness Workshop Presenter – JOYDance – Increase Confidence through African Movement

Sharaud Moore Presents the, Youth Empowerment/Leadership Conference,

Long Beach, CA May 9, 2015
Panelist & Speaker– Mental Health & Spirituality

Otis College of Art & Design, National Drug/Alcohol Awareness Day, ________

Los Angeles, CA April 30, 2015
Organizer, Facilitator and Presenter

Otis College of Art & Design, Sexual Assault Awareness Day,

Los Angeles, CA April 2, 2015
Counseling Center, Post-doctoral Intern, Organizer and Facilitator

39th Annual National Conference on Black Studies, LA, CA May 14, 2015
Panel Chair – (Re) Envisioning Racial Uplift: Subversive Practices in the Writings of Nineteenth Century Black Women, presented by, University of Massachusetts Doctoral Candidates

Agape Intl. Spiritual Center, Movement of Agape Workshop,

Los Angeles, CA February 25, 2015
Creator & Facilitator of JOYDance – Increase Confidence through African Movement

Agape Intl. Spiritual Center, Movement of Agape Workshop,

Los Angeles, CA February 4, 2015
Creator & Facilitator of JOYDance – Increase Confidence through

African Movement

*2014 Calendar Available Upon Request

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AWARDS

•  J.J. Howard Scholarship Awards, New Designs Charter High, Los Angeles, CA – June 11, 2019 - Creator of 2019 Scholarship Entry Requirements & Selector of Awardees

• National Pan-Hellenic Council of Los Angeles, CA (NPHC LA) – Jan. 1,2018   Community Service Award earned in Recognition of Excellence in    Committee Work

• CA HBCU Alliance - Crowned California HBCU Alumni Queen – 2017–2018 Community service award earned in recognition of numerous contributions for being beneficial to high-school and college students by assisting with creating attractive co-curricular profiles and providing information and resources regarding Virginia State University and Historically Black Colleges / Universities at large.

• Stepping in the Right Direction, Black College Fair – Nov. 28, 2016 Long Beach, CA - Community Service Award in recognition of numerous contributions for the benefit of students through providing representation for Virginia State University and HBCU’s at large.

• County of Los Angeles, CA  Commendation – June 2016                         Recognition for dedicated service, contributions and civic pride for volunteer work with Los Angeles High School students and Stepping in the Right Direction College Tours concerning Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

• Stepping in the Right Direction Historically Black College and Divine 9 Awards – June 2016   Elected as Most Active Black Greek Letter Organization Sorority Member in Los Angeles, CA assisting Los Angeles High School students with the college-going process including additional work with HBCU’s.

• County of Los Angeles, CA Commendation – February 26, 2014      NAACP Black History Month – African Americans: Many Rives to Cross Documentary and Dialogue Panelist. Awarded by, NAACP, Altadena, CA Branch President, Nicole Ford                                                                                                   

ACADEMIA

I am currently an Adjunct Professor of Psychology 101 at Camden County College and have also taught multiple classes in a variety of areas in Psychology in addition to having taught Sociology, Research Methods & Humanities at Argosy University in Los Angeles.  I am concerned with educating individuals about the importance of examining the principles and ways in which human behaviors shape thoughts and feelings as a gage in which to better understand how this impacts choices, decisions and attitudes which shape behavior in social environments (physical, electronic and/or imagined).

 

My research pertains to, "The Psychological Impact of Media on Women's Self-Esteem."  The purpose is to empower everyday women with affirmative tools to negate harmful effects of media by providing them with behind the scenes information in addition to proposing ways to raise awareness.  This research anticipates that through sharing healthy methods utilized by professionals working in Entertainment/Media as a means to promote positive self-esteem regarding body image, that women will be equipped with methods to mitigate the projected atrocities of the thin-ideal in Westernized cultures.
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COMMUNITY
I've blended my love of counseling and dance to create the latest sensation, "JOYDance," which is an effective method for all to increase self-esteem utilizing African movement and live drums incorporated with courageous new ways of being.  JOYDance participants experience an elevation of self- confidence while toning muscles and gaining useful tools to create more joy and overall abundance in life.  This workshop promotes and increases self-awareness while encouraging participants to advance their total mind, body and spirit connection. 

* No prior dance experience necessary.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP
Agape International Spiritual Center

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter

   *formerly Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter - Newark, DE

   *formerly Eta Lambda Omega Chapter - Pasadena, CA

   *formerly & initiated through, Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter - San Fernando      

     Valley, CA

National Pan Hellenic Council - Dallas, Texas

Virginia State University Alumni Association - Essence of Troy Dancers

Order of the Eastern Star - Sadie Alexander Chapter # 63, Los Angeles, CA
D.O.I. - Egyptian Court # 5, Los Angeles, CA

 

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