Dr. O speaks candidly about the connections she made during her own reproductive journey to closing the gap through research & education for emerging social workers

Guest Bio:

Dr. Olymphia O’Neale-White, also known as Dr. O, is not your average professional. With a passion for education, public speaking, professional development, and advocacy, Dr. O brings a unique approach to everything she does. As a second-generation American, service member and clinician herself, Dr. O works to promote cultural inclusion, education and competency within professional spaces. At Through My Lense Consulting Services LLC, her pride and joy, Dr. O infuses her humor, enthusiasm and infectious energy into every consultation, training session, job preparedness program, and employment service. Her goal? To provide transformative learning experiences for students and postgrad professionals, molding them into the change agents of tomorrow. Dr. O's journey into human services began with a degree in Sociology from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Intrigued by communities, systems, and policies, she dived into social work at North Carolina Central University, later earning her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Kentucky. Driven by personal challenges in reproductive healthcare and child loss, Dr. O is also dedicated to advancing reproductive education for social betterment. Balancing her roles as a clinical military social worker, entrepreneur, and part-time professor at various universities nationwide, Dr. O thrives on contributing to the world through teaching, guiding, and volunteering. Beyond her commitments in mental health and the military, Dr. O is a creative spirit. When she's not immersed in her professional pursuits, you can find her singing, dancing, or on a flight to her next adventure.

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Instagram: @throughtmylenseconsulting
LinkedIn: Olymphia O'Neale-White, LCSW, DSW

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Amelia connects their love of learning, social work practice and research passion to their doctoral studies by not only exploring the needs of multi-racial families but developing a framework for clinicians working with this population.

Guest Bio:

Amelia is a licensed clinical social worker who leads a small NYC based group practice, Amanecer Counseling Services. Their work centers attachment trauma, gender based and racial trauma healing with queer and trans clients. Amelia also works as an Senior Lecturer at Columbia University, and as an organizational change consultant. Their work spans 23 years of dedication to supporting movement organizers and direct service providers committed to social justice and advocacy. Amelia has authored numerous book chapters and articles about trauma informed pedagogy, and anti-oppressive practice. Amelia is also a naturalist and photographer who spends alot of time by the ocean, and in quiet forests birdwatching.

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Email: amanecercounselingservices@gmail.com

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Toshi speaks candidly about themes in her mental health journey, ways that the arts supported her ability to express herself and how this not only motivated her to become co-founder of Midnight Comics but also ignited her passion to bring comics to youth in school settings.

Guest Bio:
Toshi J. was born in Long Island, New York, and studied theater at Columbus State University. She has an extensive theater background, and has been studying theater and acting since middle school, and also started voice acting in 2019. Toshi J. has been an avid reader and writer since a young age, and was originally inspired by media such as Star Wars, X-men, and all things Broadway. Her writing credits range from poetry books to Novels, but Comics are a new and fun endeavor for her.

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Instagram: midnightxcomics
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Youtube: Midnight Comics
Youtube2: Toshij89

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