Occupation: 1) Chief Executive Officer and Founder; 2) Founder
Company: 1) Children and Family Institute; 2) Next Level Leadership and Consulting LLC
Born: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Education:
MSW, The University of Texas at Arlington (1982)
BSW, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (1980)
Career:
Chief Executive Officer, Founder, Children and Family Institute (1993-Present)
Founder, Next Level Leadership and Consulting LLC (2024-Present)
Adoption Worker, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (1986-1992)
Civic:
Founder, Pathways to Restoration and Purpose, Africa (2023-Present)
Supporter, Scholarships for Children, Alternative High Schools, Scholarship for Social Work and Business Students
Creative Works:
Author, “Destination Purpose” (2025); Author, Published Articles
Awards:
Erma C. Johnson Hadley Scholar; Honoree, Outstanding Young Leader
Family:
One Child
Eight Siblings
Hobbies:
Abstract painting; Donating to non-profit organizations; Gardening; Writing
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