Who's Who of Professional Women

Professional Women Honorees

Psychology

LINA YUK-SHUI FONG

In 2005, Lina Yuk-Shui Fong, PhD, founded Global Adoption, Counseling, Cultural Resources Inc., a Christian nonprofit organization.

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Dawn Vela

DAWN M. VELA

Since 2002, Dawn M. Velahas brought her expertise to AiRCare Health as the clinical team manager as well as to numerous other roles.

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DAPHNE J. JOHNSON

Daphne J. Johnson, LPCS, MS, is a counselor and the owner of Wise Counsel Behavioral Health Agency. Ms. Johnson celebrates more than 25 years of

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JEANETTE MCDOWELL

A distinguished psychologist for more than 30 years, Dr. Jeanette McDowell is highly regarded as an expert in family and child psychology. She became inspired

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Barbara Hardy-Gibson

BARBARA A. HARDY-GIBSON

Barbara A. Hardy-Gibson, PhD, is a retired psychologist whose career spanned 28 years of practice in K-12 schools and postsecondary education. Dr. Hardy-Gibson’s interest in

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Candace Tompkins

CANDACE TOMPKINS

A respected professional in the psychological and counseling space, Candace Tompkins, MA, LMHC, has proven her skills as the director of psychological services for the

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Misti Rel

MISTI M. REL

In a career spanning three decades, Misti M. Rel is a renowned licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with clients dealing with challenges

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SARAH J. TURNER

As a child, Sarah J. Turner, PhD, spent time visiting nursing and retirement homes where she would read and listen to the residents’ stories. This

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Lori McCarter

LORI M. MCCARTER

Highly regarded for her skill and expertise as an addiction counselor, Ms. McCarter became involved in her profession based on her personal journey with recovery.

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Doris Brevoort

DORIS BREVOORT

Doris Brevoort, PhD, was first inspired to the fields of counseling and education after meeting Paulo Freire, an educator and the author of “Pedagogy of

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Barbara Hawes

BARBARA HAWES

Since her first job in an emergency room, Barbara Hawes, PhD, DRCC, has been interested in working with mental health disorders. She first earned a

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DEBBIE L. BACON

First earning a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Christian education, magna cum laude, from Northeastern Bible College, Debbie L. Bacon, EdD, subsequently obtained a master’s

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Barbara Agnell

BARBARA VIRGINIA AGNELL

Barbara Virginia Agnell was inspired to a career in social work early on due to her experiences taking care of her disabled younger brother. Furthermore,

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Meleeka Clary

MELEEKA CLARY

An accomplished actress and psychologist, Dr. Meleeka Clary has excelled as a clinical psychologist with HMWP Psychology Counseling, LLC since 2020. She previously served as

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Ann Schafer

ANN K. SCHAFER

Holding considerable expertise in learning disabilities and personal growth methods, Dr. Ann K. Schafer began her journey at the University of California Davis, where she

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Patricia Gillen

PATRICIA THOMPSON GILLEN

Born in Baltimore, Patricia Thompson Gillen attended the St. Jane Frances Preschool and Notre Dame Preparatory School before achieving her high school diploma from Villa

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