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EMPOWERING FAMILIES – STABILIZING COMMUNITIES – CREATING HOMEOWNERS
EMPOWERING FAMILIES – STABILIZING COMMUNITIES – CREATING HOMEOWNERS
President
Tiffiany Lovelace Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently employed at AbleTo as a Therapist. Additionally, she earned a graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership as well as a master’s degree in Management. She has a wide array of experiences as she is a 25+ year social services veteran. She has held positions as a school social worker, forensic/trauma social worker, foster care case manager, Program Coordinator, and a Program Director. Tiffiany is also an entrepreneur with a successful business as an Interloctician and Co-Owner of a Virtual Training Academy. She is a married mother of 5 children and 2 grand-children. She enjoys Gardening, listening to audiobooks, DIY/Crafting, roller skating, and spending time with family and friends.
“Volunteering is my way of giving to others while giving myself a sense of fulfillment. In my many years of working with children, families, and now primarily adults/seniors, I have understood there is an intrinsic and consistent need for all human beings to be treated with care and respect.”
Tiffiany Lovelace Taylor, MSW, LCSW, MM
Director
Katrina Taylor is Board Secretary. She is CEO of K. Taylor & Associates, LLC, which is a full service social service agency that provides transitional and independent living services, counseling to individuals, couples and families, employee assistance program services, mentoring services, outreach, and case management. She is a licensed professional counselor. She is the proud mother of one daughter, Kara, who is an alumnus of New York University and Columbia University in New York. Ms. Taylor has been involved with foster care and youth concerns for nearly 20 years having worked as a mentor, speaker, therapist and outreach specialist in some of the most depressed neighborhoods in St. Louis. Through her work, she is committed to empowering youth and families to live productive and fulfilling lives.
Director
Born in Ohio but raised in Saint Louis, Nathaniel Barton is a former foster youth of 12 years. He completed the Community Response Independent Living Program and “aged out” of the system with one goal in mind—to instill hope and empowerment in youth through self-respect, self-esteem, and self-confidence. As CEO-Founder of Mission Strong, he went on to do just that. Nathaniel has traveled the country to share his story, at which time he began to realize his passion for youth development. He plans to expand his company, healing, and helping the youth of today prepare to be the adults of tomorrow.
Director
LaJuana Walker-McGill is a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping others create positive outcomes in their lives. With 25 years of experience in private practice, she has dedicated herself to empowering others. The early part of her career focused on treating youth and young adults living in TLP and ILP programs. Her goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment that promotes positive outcomes for the clients she serves. Dr. Walker-McGill specializes in treating clients dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and personal development. As a private practice-building expert, Dr. Walker-McGill is the author of the book Private Practice Peace: Tools to Run a Solo Private Therapy Practice That Will Give You the Peace You Deserve.
Dr. Walker-McGill has done research on relationship experiences between African American mothers raising daughters and social capital development. Findings from this research have helped expand scholarly literature on African American mothers.
Dr. Walker-McGill received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Lincoln University of Missouri and her PhD in Counseling/Advanced Studies in Human Behavior from Capella University.
Treasurer
Lavincent Hooker is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor based in St. Louis, Missouri. With a career that began at the age of 21 as a business owner, Lavincent has built a diverse portfolio spanning home healthcare, real estate, and financial markets. He is the founder of Diverse Health Services, a growing agency known for high-quality care and innovative business practices. In addition to healthcare, Lavincent is an experienced real estate investor specializing in property acquisition, renovation, and project management throughout the St. Louis region.
Lavincent’s analytical mindset and drive for efficiency extend to financial markets, where he actively develops and tests algorithmic trading strategies. He is passionate about process optimization, team building, and creating sustainable business models that generate value for clients and the community alike. With a strong belief in the future of St. Louis, Lavincent continues to seek new business opportunities and partnerships that align with his vision for regional growth and excellence.
Secretary
Dr. Vicky Herbel is a Professor of Sociology at St. Charles Community College and Southeast Missouri State University. She has taught courses at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Maryville University, McKendree College, Cottey College, and St. Louis Community College. She holds a doctorate in Education with an emphasis on Higher Education Access and Career Preparedness from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Sociology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. As a sociologist and an educator, Dr. Herbel is passionate about social justice issues and access to education for all. She is the mother of one son and one daughter. Dr. Herbel is a new member of the Community Response Board of Directors.
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