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I was invited by Brittany Privott, a regional representative with the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) to sit on a panel entitled “Serving African American and Black American Students through Admissions, Recruitment, and Success.” This panel sought to provide ways that North Carolina community colleges could better recruit and serve Black students. I was invited to serve on this panel because of my work as a College Adviser at West Charlotte High School and my success at partnering with Central Piedmont Community College to help my students continue their education.

The panel took place January 26, 2021 and had nearly 200 people register to attend.

A recording of the panel can be viewed at the top of the page.

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I was invited by Dr. Michelle Vance to collaborate in the submission of this proposal and subsequent presentation along with my colleague, Destiney Springs-Walker. It was made available as an On Demand session at the Council for Social Work Education 2020 Annual Program Meeting.

Below is our overview as written by Dr. Michelle Vance, followed by our PowerPoint Presentation that I had the privilege of designing:

Justice-involved African American women face many challenges upon returning to their communities due to the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. Field placements in jail settings provide unique opportunities for social work students to critically assess and address social injustices. This presentation elevates diversity, equity and inclusion through culturally responsive practice.

Click the photo to view our presentation.