Streaming Live January 21st @ 11am
What Is Minds Matter Harrisburg?
Minds Matter Harrisburg is a partnership with BGHF and Dauphin County Library.
This includes a series of mental health-related virtual sessions and in person workshops and the execution of a targeted social media strategy to educate and empower African-American women on mental health.
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Virtual Schedule
Saturday January 21st @ 11am
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Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Workshop 3
About Virtual Event Speakers
Dr. Kenyuatia L. Gash
Dr. Kenyuatia L. Gash has been working in the field of social work for the past 17 years. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Florida, she is also the owner and Clinical Director of KL Gash & Associates, LLC. In lieu of Kenyuatia providing mental health therapeutic t treatment to the communities, she serves she also provides LCSW clinical supervision, mental health & behavioral consultations, and professional & life development coaching services. In conjunction, Kenyuatia has a passion for serving individuals, especially Black Women who struggle with rejection, low self-esteem, abandonment issues, and self-acceptance stemming from the effects of father absenteeism and emotionally abusive mothers,F.L.Y Fitness emphasizes impacting the lives of women! Our program is designed to help change your lifestyle by building self-discipline and creating better habits for your daily living. Too often in gym environments I rarely saw women of color working out. As a black woman, it was very important to me to create an environment where we could have a safe place to work out, develop a healthier lifestyle, practice self-love. Our facility provides a woman only training oasis, where they are able to be themselves while building healthy training habits and sisterhood. We provide one on one training sessions, small group sessions, and a variety of classes for all levels. Personal training is designed for your individual needs and is structured around your fitness level to receive your best results! My techniques as a personal trainer are to not only assist woman with their fitness goals but to also provide a euphoric environment to encourage any woman that utilizes my services to first love themselves.
Dr. Kenyuatia L. Gash
Owner, K.L. Gash & Associates
Mastermind Isa Masterpeice
Owner, The Therapeutic LfotMasterMind Isa MasterPeace, LLMSW earned her graduate-level degree in Social Work at Walden University. She has worked in the human service field for 25 years in various settings, including outpatient clinics, residential facilities, nonprofits, and private practice. MasterMind has a diverse range of human service and clinical experience. Prior to starting The Therapeutic Loft, LLC MasterMind worked with the LGBTQ community, individuals with substance abuse disorder, individuals living with HIV/Aids, autistic children, and abused and neglected children. As a clinician, MasterMind has a unique approach and implements effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Kim's priorities in the General Assembly include taking a solution-based approach to statewide issues, working in cooperation and collaboration with colleagues, and utilizing her record of service to support initiatives that stand to better the lives of the citizens she represents. Leading her caucus’s charge to provide a livable wage for all Pennsylvanians, Kim twice introduced bills to increase the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. She continues her fight for a minimum wage increase to restore the middle class by lifting thousands of Pennsylvanians out of poverty. Kim serves on the Appropriations, Education, Insurance and Local Government committees. She is Vice Co-Chair of the Southeast Delegation. During her second term, she served as Treasurer for the Legislative Black Caucus. Prior to her work in the legislature, Kim was elected to Harrisburg's City Council where she served two terms. She was elected as council Vice President by her colleagues during her second term. A 1995 graduate of Boston College, Kim is married to John Sider and together they have two children, Brielle and Ryan.
MasterMind Isa MasterPeace, LLMSW
Owner, The Therapeutic Loft
Trina Pitts-Khalfan
Owner, Wholistic BalanceTrina Pitts-Khalfani’s mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health through natural alternatives. She established Wholistic Balance, LLC, to educate clients on how to incorporate natural health practices into their daily lives. Trina earned a BA in business administration from Morgan State University, an MEd in public health education from Penn State University, and then became a certified health education specialist and later a certified natural health professional. In 2011, she graduated with an ND as a naturopathic practitioner from Trinity School of Natural Health and became a board-certified naturopathic practitioner. Two years later, she was awarded a High Achievement Award by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. Trina currently resides in her home city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is passionate about community service and speaking on subjects that she holds certifications in. When she isn’t working, Trina enjoys traveling and spending time with her two brilliant daughters.
Trina Pitts-Khalfan
Owner, Wholistic Balance
Jo Morgan
Owner, Ashanti’s Heart Behavioral HealthJo Morgan is an Author, Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist, and owner of Ashanti’s Heart Behavioral Health, a Mental Health Facility in York, PA. She received her Associates degree in Healthcare Management and is currently working on her Bachelor’s of Science. For 18 years she has been life coaching women with several mental health disorders including Bipolar and PTSD. Using personal experiences in mental health and parenting she is adapted to help women who are struggling to find their happiness and purpose. Company/business - Ashanti’s Heart Behavioral Health Website: https://www.ashantisheart.com/ Authored books- https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jo-Morgan/author/B08WL1G1BL?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Email mzjo@icloud.com IG handle is Yourstrulyjomorgan (personal) and ashantisheart (business)
Jo Morgan
Owner, Ashanti’s Heart Behavioral Health
In-Person Schedule
Saturday January 28th @ 11am
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Lunch Workshop
Workshop 2
Workshop 3
About In-Person Event Speakers
Tiffany Brown
President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Harrisburg ChapterTiffany Brown presently serves as the President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Harrisburg Chapter (NCBW), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. In her role as President, Tiffany is privileged to lead a group of professional women whose membership in NCBW Inc. Harrisburg Chapter propels their mission to advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, economic empowerment, and public policy. Through NCBWs’ advocacy efforts, Tiffany works as change agent to influence policy that promotes gender equity. She champions NCBWs’ signature programs: Miles for Minority Mental Health, Money Moves financial literacy and wealth building series, youth mentoring and Maternal Education programs among many others. Tiffany takes pride in being a voice for Black women and girls! She firmly believes in the motto "to whom much is given, much is required. " She's volunteered as Troop Leader with the Girl Scout Council, Vacation Bible School teacher and regularly participates in the "Light the Night Walk" for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a cause dear to her heart. By day, Tiffany is a Marketing Director responsible for her company’s’ overall strategic vision; developing campaign content and innovative brand strategies, identifying patterns and trends to promote brand awareness, and strengthening partner relations. She is also a certified meeting and event planner. An alumna of Virginia State University and Howard University Graduate School, Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Marketing, as well a Master of Arts Degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies.
Tiffany Brown
President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Harrisburg Chapter
AshiaJ
Fitness InstructorAshia Dance and fitness has been apart of me since my youth; from ballet, tap, and jazz as a child; to line dancing, kickboxing, dance classes, and high intensity interval training as an adult. Exercise has kept me grounded and help to manage the sometimes stressful demands of being an educator. Life challenges has taught me that fitness is the key to a healthier me, both physically and mentally. Unsatisfied with my overall health and well being, I began a journey of weight loss transformation. This journey led me to becoming a certified group fitness instructor. AfroCardio was birthed as a result of teaching and creating Afro centric dance fitness moves and routines when I decided to create my own fitness brand. AfroCardio is a total body workout that uses cardio training dance moves to shred your core, strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, while incorporating some culturally accurate African Dance moves done to Afro Beats/Drum Beats/Hip Hop/ Dance Hall.--
AshiaJ
Fitness Instructor
Trina Pitts-Khalfan
Owner, Wholistic BalanceTrina Pitts-Khalfani’s mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health through natural alternatives. She established Wholistic Balance, LLC, to educate clients on how to incorporate natural health practices into their daily lives. Trina earned a BA in business administration from Morgan State University, an MEd in public health education from Penn State University, and then became a certified health education specialist and later a certified natural health professional. In 2011, she graduated with an ND as a naturopathic practitioner from Trinity School of Natural Health and became a board-certified naturopathic practitioner. Two years later, she was awarded a High Achievement Award by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. Trina currently resides in her home city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is passionate about community service and speaking on subjects that she holds certifications in. When she isn’t working, Trina enjoys traveling and spending time with her two brilliant daughters.
Trina Pitts-Khalfan
Owner, Wholistic Balance
Dr. Ebonnie L. Vazquez
CEO of Sistah Sircle Resiliency Network, LLCDr. Ebonnie Vazquez, affectionately known as Dr. Ebonnie, is the daughter of Rev. Dr. James and Sandra Simmons. She is a 1991 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High. She received her BS in political science from Cheyney State University, her Master of Social Work (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Pittsburgh and her PhD in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from Walden University. Ebonnie is passionate about social justice, and she has devoted her professional career to serving the underserved. She has a variety of professional experience related to advocacy. She is currently an undergraduate Social Work professor at West Chester University, teaching macro social work courses geared toward training students on how to effectively advocate for social change. Ebonnie is the CEO of Sistah Sircle Resiliency Network, LLC, a non-profit organization that provides mentoring, counseling, and social support to single parents in the Harrisburg area. She is also a moderator and co-facilitator for Insight Resources, LLC, where she works to address racism and inequality through training and group facilitation. Ebonnie is an active member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Harrisburg Chapter, a Charter member of the Nation Council of Negro Women, Harrisburg Chapter, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter, a Charter Member of FLOW, and a member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She currently resides in Harrisburg with her husband Francisco Javier Vazquez and her daughter Essence N. T. Hall.
Dr. Ebonnie L. Vazquez
CEO of Sistah Sircle Resiliency Network, LLC
Chou Hallegra
CEO, Grace Hope and CounselingChou Hallegra is the founder and CEO of Grace and Hope Consulting, LLC where she writes, speaks, trains, consults, and coaches, to promote well-being and belonging for all, one individual and one organization at a time. She is on a mission to empower individuals to achieve mental and emotional wellness, reach their full potential and live fulfilling lives. Among her many accomplishments, Chou is a certified cognitive-behavioral group therapist, a certified emotional intelligence coach, and a certified mindfulness trainer and coach. Find out more at www.graceandhopeconsulting.com
Chou Hallegra
CEO, Grace Hope and Counseling
April V. Ashe
Owner, Unbottled ExpressionzBorn a native to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, April Ashe is the owner of UnBottled Expressionz llc, a customized Sugar and Salt Scrub company. She is the Organizer of Self-Care Saturdays in Harrisburg, where once a month you can pamper yourself while learning how to implement simple activities that bring clarity, peace and joy into your life daily. April hosts personal and professional trainings at the House of Representatives teaching, the Color Code, Character Code and Self-Care.
April V. Ashe
Owner, Unbottled Expressionz
Dawn Pullin
Executive Director, Restoration Community Services LLCDawn is currently employed at Bucks County Community College as the Director of Counseling and Career Services. Previously, she was employed at Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition as the Behavioral Health Director. Dawn has also worked in various capacities of Care Manager, Director of Residential Services and Assessment/Intake Director and Family and Community Partnership Manager. She was employed with Interdynamics Inc. as the Aftercare Coordinator/Counselor III, in the Maryland State Correctional Facility. She was employed as a Child Protective Services Social Worker for five years in Loudoun County. She is also the CEO of Restoration Community Services LLC, a community based behavioral health and substance abuse treatment center and Phenomenal Woman D.P. Ministries a 501c3 non-profit organization. Dawn has extensive experience as a life coach, mentor, international speaker, and trainer. Dawn Pullin started Phenomenal Woman Awards Celebration 10 years ago to celebrate ordinary women who are doing Phenomenal work in their community. She has recognized and given awards to over 56 women from Canton and Columbus, Ohio who are making positive strides and empowering their communities. Dawn started the Phenomenal Woman Sister Circle Bible Study in Canton, Ohio to empower women to live in their Phenomenal. Dawn is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., for the last 26 years and is currently active in Stark County Alumnae Chapter of DST. Inc. She is a member of the NAACP, NAMI, and host of various organizations. Dawn was the host of the Phenomenal Woman Radio Show and co-host of the Sunday morning radio show. Dawn received the Beautiful People Award. She also hosts Real Talk Featuring Dawn, a virtual live talk show on Facebook, Indeed, and YouTube. Ms. Pullin is the co-author of #1 Best selling book, “ His Purpose Her Destiny.”
Dawn Pullin
Executive Director, Restoration Community Services LLC
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