Author of Power Walking, a Journey to Wholeness which is a collection of poetry, prose, sacred writings and artistic designs providing reflections on resilience,recovery and renewal resulting in a life of holistic wellness - body,mind and spirit. Conduct workshops on Women & Depression, Steps to Wellness, and Life Transformations. A mental health advocate. Primary audience is women. Clients include non-profit, corporate entities, government agencies and churches. 2016 received Certificate in Mental Health First Aid.Professional experience in civil rights program administration and enforcement and in nonprofit management. I love reading . I am fascinated by WORDS; I love the performing arts; I seek new experiences daily. Exemplify courage, compassion and connectioon.

Empowered Walking Enterprise, LLC is a training and product development company that offers solutions for optimal mental health and emotional wellness of individuals, families and communities. Develop and feature strategies and tools that support holistic and optimal well-being - body, mind and spirit. Mental health advocacy, holistic wellbeing, emotional healing.Conduct workshops, present keynotes, publish books and develop products that provide strategies tools and action steps for optimal mental and emotional wellbeing.

Founder and CEO Empowered Walking Ministries. The enterprise partners with non-profit businesses, faith based organizations, and other entities to provide resources for assisting persons to overcome impediments to holistic well-being - body, mind and spirit. Empowered Walking Ministries offers steps to wellness, secrets to healing, and paths to recovery, peer support and hope for those who desire optimal wellness.

Facilitated partnerships with community and nonprofit organizations, colleges/universities, faith-based organizations, and other entities regarding mental health education and awareness. As a consultant and as a trained volunteer Ambassador.

Coordinated community and economic development projects in Central N.W. Baltimore. Affiliated with Coppin State (College) University. Accomplishments included rehabilitation of a community health center, lead-free community health initiative, relocation of families into decent, affordable housing - including 2 first-time homeowners; establishment of a College Intern Program; management of vacant properties; grant writing and grant management.

Senior Executive - Director, Office of Programs for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity - oversaw grants to State and local governments and to nonprofit organizations; directed programs of voluntary compliance with housing industry groups and developed civil rights program standards governing the Department's housing and community development initiatives; promoted jobs for residents & small businesses in HUD grant programs. As Special Assistant to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary, oversaw compliance with Court Orders which addressed discrimination in public housing and represented the Department on Interagency Task Force to ensure opportunities through government programs and activities for persons with disabilities.