student affairs professional. doctor of education. director. supervisor. mentor. advisor. teacher. facilitator. advocate. ally. recruiter. enforcer. confidant. accountability partner.
as important to me, & as critical to my role within my professional efforts are my other roles:
mother. daughter. sister. friend. soror.
it is from my participation & membership in each of these roles that i found & fostered my purpose.
my why.
every story you tell is your own story.
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janine’s why/how/what.
why?
legacy.
the ability to create substantial, sustainable change beyond my personal realm of influence, & my own lifetime.
how?
create access/opportunity.
create opportunities for students/mentees/supervisees/those i have a relationship with to advance their own brilliance/initiatives.
what?
educate. agitate. organize.
challenge, support, & expand the horizons of those i mentor/supervise/advise/have relationships with. challenge them to expand their beliefs & truths through intentional confrontation & meaningful relationships.
