👩🏾‍💻 🗂️Current Position: Lecturer at Fort Valley State University | Founder & Director of the Georgia Kinship Project📚🎓Education: M.S.W. Master of Social Work and Nonprofit Management at the University of Georgia | Currently pursuing D.S.W. at the University of Kentucky---As a dedicated lecturer at Fort Valley State University, I specialize in teaching social work practice, policy, and research, complemented by mentoring students to foster their academic achievements and professional growth. My commitment to education is paralleled by my role as the founder of the Georgia Kinship Project, a nonprofit organization I established to bridge the gaps in support for relative caregivers who provide temporary or permanent care for children within the family.At Georgia Kinship Project, I steer the organization's vision, strategy, and operational execution with a focus on implementing supportive services for parents and minimizing the chances of children re-entering the foster care system. My leadership is driven by a deep-seated passion for enhancing the welfare of children and families involved in out-of-home placements, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support.With a robust background in higher education, volunteer management, and social services, I bring a comprehensive set of skills and a unique perspective to all my professional endeavors. I am deeply committed to the values and culture of the organizations I serve, aiming to create impactful and positive outcomes in every community engagement.I am eager to connect with like-minded professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the realm of social work and nonprofit management. Let's collaborate to drive meaningful change and create sustainable impacts in our communities.---Let's Connect! 🤳📧ExecutiveDirector@GeorgiaKinshipProject.org | Deja.Thomas@fvsu.edu