ABOUT ME

I coach/counsel with one goal in mind: to help people find happiness/ in their work, relationships, and life. I walk alone side you during life most tough difficult times. My studies and countless hours working with people from all walks of life combined with my personal interest in biblically studies helps others focus, reflect, and refine their life journey.

Education:

International Christian Chaplain Association 

Board Certified & Licensed Chaplain  

-Grief Support -Life Emergency Response -Community Resources Finder  

International Board of Christian Care 

Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach (BCMHC) (BCMMHC)

Specialization Training: Hope focused 3R Suicide Prevention and support-Suicide First Aid Training /Applied Suicide Intervention Skills 

Board Certified Christian Counselor National Association of Christian Counselors (BCCC)

            -Christian Counseling

American Association of Christian Counselors -Coffee Cup Counseling -Nathan Project's mission is to develop and maintain integrity in leadership and ministry                                                                         -Racial Reconciliation and Healing addressing the need for racial healing in today’s culture                                                                                                                  

Board of Christian Life Coaching (BCLC)

US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights Certified Human Rights Consultant

-Focusing on human rights & trafficking in our marginalized communities

Certificated Therapeutic Art Life Coach (CTALC) -Art as a way to relieve stress & cope with life transitions

Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) CHRISTIAN COUNSELING (currently enrolled in North Central Theological Christian Counseling Program)

Conflict Resolution Studies, 2009 Basic Mediation, 2009 That One Mediation & Diversity Solution Human Rights Convention AFGE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, 2008 That One Mediation & Diversity Solution Moore & Associates Mediation Certification Course - JBLM, WA Professional development Mediation completed all work necessary to participate as a third party to support the agency's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program as a Mediator.

Developing Project:

• Ongoing small community gardens/pot gardens focusing on showing the underserved community how to use the activity of gardening to connect generations learning and sharing their knowledge and life experiences.  Allowing time to destress outside and grow our food, giving both a sense of purpose and help with climate change. 

• Setting conversations around the Heal Act and the Climate Committee Act -how climate changes affect our communities more and why we should care.

• Currently developing an International Chaplains program to train others to be the bridge to the community and needed resources

Projects Completed and currently serving the community:

• Food and Resources program

Hot meals, art supplies, books, printed materials, and other supplies for the unhoused community

• Monthly community resources/event presentation.

• Support Chat/text

• Partner with community groups to host candidate/information/update forums to help the community to educate and engage. 

• Provide monthly community updates to the faith-based community showing them ways to connect in the community.

• Senior Connect helps them stay informed and engaged in community

SKILLS:

Conflict Resolution techniques, Relationship building, Event coordination, Computer proficiency, Detail-oriented ability to prioritize, public relations, Project management, Motivational leadership style able to involve everyone in task/project. Securing funds and resources to complete and sustain ongoing projects.

Affiliations:

Greater Heights COGIC Trustee Board Member 

Community Outreach Leader for Greater Heights Church

AACC American Association Christian Counseling

IBCC International Board of Christian Care

Light University 

A Philip Randolph Institute -Tacoma President

A Philip Randolph Institute-National Security/Sergeant of Arms

Served as a NAACP Tacoma Branch Trustee Board Member

NAACP Member

Black Collective Social & Legal Justice Committee Chair 

Co-organizer of African American Legislative Day 

Black Women Caucus Tacoma (Chaplain)

Faith In Action Network (FAN)

Community Coalition

League of Women Voters (Tacoma)

Served as a Board member & Secretary Tacoma Historical Society

Tacoma Ministerial Alliance Board member