Some may describe me as easygoing and a people person. Although that may be the case, I am actually an introvert; I enjoy doing things on my own. I like to read books that are uplifting and inspiring. I also enjoy writing and creating poetry. My professional life has always been one of service to others, but in my personal life I am more reserved and laid back. One of my favorite things to do is go on cruises and yes, I’ve gone on some by myself.
Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit about where you grew up, your education, your family, interests, passions, and career?
I was born and raised on St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. After completing high school, I came to SC to further my education. I earned a bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Clemson University and a second bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Clemson also. I also obtained my Masters degree from Webster University in Management and Leadership and Human Resource Management. I gave birth to 1 son, but I claim and help to raise 4 boys. I have a heart and passion for supporting others in reaching their best quality of life . I enjoy being around bodies of water, whether it be a beach, a lake, a waterfall, etc. I embrace and enjoy my Caribbean culture especially the foods like curry chicken, jerk chicken, mutton, peas and rice, plantain, stuffing, and I can go on, but I’m making myself hungry. I also listen to a lot of soca and reggae music.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in The Golden Strip?
I opened the Resolution and Enrichment Center on August 1, 2021. This houses my business Anger Management of the Upstate. I help people navigate their emotional issues through education and proactive intervention. I provide people with insight, tools and techniques to help them solve problems that face in their daily lives. This is done through, but not limited to our classes on anger management, parenting and domestic violence. I also offer customized training on topics surrounding emotional health. If there’s a topic you desire to have a presentation, seminar conference, training, you name it, I’ll create it especially for you.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I took up architectural drawing all 4 years of high school.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in The Golden Strip?
Cristina Ortiz with State Farm.
Q: What current / former local business makes you the most nostalgic about The Golden Strip?
The Grand Holland Estate.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about The Golden Strip?
I like the small town feel of the area.
Q: With so much growth in our area, there are always new places popping up. Tell us about the a “new to you” place that you recently tried.
I recently tried Nana’s Kitchen and the food was pretty good.
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME or NEIGHBOR?
3 words that come to mind when I think of the word HOME, I think of peace of mind.
Q: If you had friends or family visiting you from out of town, what is the one place that you must take them to?
I would bring them to my office and show them my legacy wall dedicated to my mother, Dr. Maude T. Jacobs, who was the first one in our family to be formally educated earning 2 bachelors, 2 masters and 2 PhD’s.
Q: If you had a free day with no plans, what would you do? Or where can we find you on the weekends?
If I had a free day with no plans, I would sleep in and leisurely do things I normally do not have time to do. Example, reading, working on my book.
Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
Viola Davis.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visit Australia.
Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
Live your life in a way that your ceiling becomes the next generation’s floor so that your legacy will never stop rising. So strive for what matters and what will last.
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for this project, The Faces of The Golden Strip?
Pastor Carl McCluney.
