Who's Who of Professional Women

Professional Women Honorees

counseling

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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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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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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DEDRA M. FORBES

Dedra M. Forbes is a behavior intervention specialist with Birch Family Services, where she has provided clients and patients a range of mental health and

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Troilen Seward

TROILEN GAINEY SEWARD

Troilen Gainey Seward, EdS, is a retired school superintendent, psychologist, and teacher who continues to advocate for Virginia schools and students as an educational lobbyist.

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Kathy Rider

KATHY T. RIDER

Obtaining considerable expertise in mental health services for adults, couples, families, and adolescents, Kathy T. Rider, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAGPA, became involved in her profession

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LeslieBeth Wish

LESLIEBETH WISH

First embarking on her studies with a Bachelor of Arts in history and English from Carnegie Mellon University in 1970 and a Master of Arts

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MAUREEN ANN GRAVES

Certified as a motivational coach, hypnotherapist, and professional assistant, Maureen Ann Graves began her career as a volunteer co-facilitator with the Siouxland Council on Alcoholism

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