From Philadelphia to the small rural area of Indiana, PA. Indiana, PA has a total population of 14,034 as of the last Census in year 2000. Indiana, PA is approximately 60 miles East of Pittsburgh which provides access for me to familiar metropolis surroundings. Indiana, PA is historically known as an underutilized business zone. Employment opportunities can be scarce during different time intervals which can have a negative impact on healthy development of individuals, a community and the overall environment. The specific area of my residence, Chevy Chase Heights, falls within the economic guidelines of having 13.5% of families and 20.8% of the population below the poverty line.
As a Psychology major, my first professional job as a General and Child Protective Service (GPS / CPS) worker, protecting many from the high number of sexual and physical abuse captured my heart, skills, talents and passion to devote my resources to seeing even more fulfilled children in new stages of a better reality for all.
Lillian’s just like the ancestors before have accomplished. She’s worked through a variety of organizations to contribute to the many causes through the NAACP.