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If you want to change the world, start with You!
Meet
Our Team
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Emily Neely
Chief Social Media Officer
Emily Neely runs the social media and digital side of ACFWC! She monitors all social media content and suggests creative ways to promote the brand. Emily has been with her high school sweetheart for 7 years and married for 3. Emily is a new mother to a baby boy and loves to spend time with her family. Emily is an avid runner and enjoys exercising and training for races in her free time!
Emily has an associates of science degree from Chattanooga State, and has over 8 years of experience in running social media and business pages across different platforms. Emily is currently in school at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to obtain her B.S.S.W. and hopes to one day achieve her M.S.W. Emily is passionate about what she does and excited about the opportunity that ACFWC can offer others!
Avi Berckovitch
Chief Financial Officer
Avi Berckovitch is a data analyst at ACWC, where he applies his expertise in data analysis to help the company make data-driven decisions. He received his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Ruppin College and has previous experience working as a data analyst in the investment department of an insurance company in Israel.
Avi enjoys playing ultimate frisbee and trying out new restaurants in the city. His passion for the sport has led him to join several local teams and compete in tournaments.
Jill McBee
Administration
Associate Coach - BSW, LMSW
Jill recently graduated with her MSW from the University of Pikeville. She is a rehabilitation counselor at Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. She will be joining the Academic Coaching for "World Changers" team. She will be assisting with emails, texts, and phone calls. She has two grown children, four turtles, a hamster, and a dog. She enjoys drawing and painting, sewing, and spending time with her children. She is energetic and eager to help.
Elizabeth Blevins
Administration
Beth recently graduated in October 2022 with her BSW from Indiana Wesleyan University and currently work with the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services as an Economic Support Specialist. She hopes to begin pursuing her MSW by year-end 2023. She currently enjoys helping lead people to ACFWC and seeing people succeed as they reach their goals. She knows that in the not-too-distant future she will be pursuing the same licensure tests and is glad to know when her time comes she can use our services as a valuable resource to her own success.
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On a personal note, she and her husband have been together for 21 years, married for seventeen. They have 3 daughters that keeps her on her toes. She can always be found running from practice to practice to make sure her children have opportunities to experience anything that interests them. She is an AVID Disney fan and is always doing a countdown until her next DW vacation.
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Lauren Rowe Harman
Lead Coach - NCE, CPCE, LPC
Lauren Harman currently lives in the Dallas Forth Worth area, but is originally from Kansas. She graduated from Kansas State University with her undergraduate degree in Secondary Education, and her Master's Degree in Counseling and Student Development. She is licensed as a 4-12 English Language Arts and Reading teacher, a PK-12 school counselor, and holds her LPC.
Her and her husband, Dalton, have a Labrador Retriever named Rocky. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, and playing outside with her dog. She and her husband love to travel. They also love to watch/attend sporting events. Along with Kansas State, She is a huge Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan.
Sierra N. Turner, MPH
Associate Coach - NCE, Research/Assessments
Accomplished public health leader and published researcher, Sierra Turner holds extensive experience in developing and executing diverse, bilingual and inclusive health communication and mixed-method research strategies that effectively shape the curricula and programming she is involved in. As an upbeat, bilingual public health professional, her end-to-end expertise in comprehensive public health education, evidence-based virtual teaching pedagogies, social and behavioral theories in Public Health and statistical methods in the social sciences her thrilled at the opportunity to support the Academic Coaching for World Changers team! Sierra has a record of success in meeting the program goals of non-profit, public and private sector organizations.
Sierra earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Studies with a Minor in Spanish earned at Berea College that soon led to a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Education and Social Statistics. Applying her Spanish language skills and supplementing her academic pursuits at Berea College was the drive to explore cultural perspectives and study abroad in Lima, Peru. Sparking a deep passion for travel, that experience resulted in her traveling to more than 13 countries across three continents. These experiences gave way to her desire to implement cultural competence in all leadership roles she seeks. Embodying a professional, empathy-first approach, Sierra takes pride in getting to know her team members and clients on an individual level to gain better understandings of their needs, leading the way to an interactive and highly engaging role as the Research and Assessment Associate Coach.
Specialties: Universal Design for Learning, social and behavioral theories in Public Health, community mobilizing, program assessment, implementation and evaluation, qualitative and quantitative research analyses, mixed methods research designs, crisis management, community relations, project management, relationship management, Positive Youth Development, and comprehensive health education
Dr. Elian Azcarate
Associate Coach - NCE
Elian is a proactive & supportive bilingual mental health professional with over eight years of international experience teaching and tutoring at higher level institutions in different countries around the world (such as China, The Netherlands and Mexico). She is a strong believer of giving each individual a chance to succeed through the proper guidance & education. She has a student-centered pedagogical standpoint, focused on challenging while enriching students’ intellectual & academic development, placing a great emphasis on personalized support & feedback. She is highly empathetic & greatly enthusiastic about pushing boundaries & broadening horizons for all. Moved by her passion for learning, she keeps on updating herself.
She is a Psychologist with two postgraduate specialties in Brief Therapy and Art Therapy. She studied a Master's in Cognitive Sciences at the Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands. And she obtained a PhD in Psychology at the UAEM in Mexico. She also carried out a Postdoctoral research fellowship on Psychological Well-being at the Pablo de Olavide University, in Seville, Spain.
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PostDoc in Wellbeing Psychology, Seville, 2015
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PhD in Social Psychology, UAEM, 2014
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MSc in Cognitive Sciences, UvA, 2008
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Diploma in Brief Therapy, 2005
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Diploma in Art Therapy Lic. Psychology, UNAM, 2004
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SPECIALTIES:
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Intercultural Psychology.
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Individual and couples therapy and counseling
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Human cognition and neuropsychology
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Migration, its emotional effects and Bicultural families
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Psycho-socio-emotional well-being
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Research methods, among others
Sherry Bougard
Associate Coach - LCSW/LMSW
Sherry Bougard was born and raised in Memphis Tennessee. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Lane College and Minor in Religion located in Jackson Tennessee. Later she secured a Master’s in Social Work and Certification for School Social Worker from the University of Tennessee Knoxville which was superseded by her becoming a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker. Last Ms. Bougard is a Certified Life Coach from the Life Coach School of Arkansas.
Ms. Bougard has over 20 years of experience serving as an advocate for the vulnerable population and those facing a crisis. Sherry's main area of practice is conducting educational, life skills workshops that allow one to change his or her thought process in order to move towards a healthier lifestyle. She also serves as a Mandatory pre-screening agent of Tennessee., a crisis counselor to those who are attempting to harm themselves or others. Her additional areas of expertise include alcohol and drugs, hospice, child welfare, substitute teacher, and serving person living with HIV/AIDS.
Aside from being a change agent, Sherry Bougard is the founder of two nonprofits Bee TrU Awareness Outreach, Inc. and 901Success private tutoring and life coaching program. She is also known as a motivational public speaker and the creator of a curriculum “Unlearn Learn Behavior,” which has been effective in assisting people with learning about themselves in order to build on their strengths.
Sherry’s MOTTO is "you must Be TrU to yourself before you can be TrU to others." Through motivational speaking, Sherry likes to encourage others to pursue their established goal(s). And of all, she believes in spending quality time with her children, and grandchild (who call her “friend”), traveling, and encouraging others to make time to pamper self.
Jennifer Chavez
Associate Coach - NCE, LPC, CPCE
“Education is the passport to the future.”
Jenifer is super excited to embark on her new journey as an Academic World Changer. Working with Dr. Pam, Prudence, Sierra, and Ms. Joyce not only allowed her to successfully pass her exam, but also inspired her to become part of their dynamic educational team.
Education has always been a passion of hers. She truly considers herself to be a lifelong learner. She has a robust background with planning, training, instructing, facilitating, and advocating. As an educator, she believes it is imperative to “meet people where they are.” Understanding the importance of differentiating instruction, teaching to different learning styles, and abilities enable students to reach their max potential.
I was an elementary school educator in New Jersey for 11 years. Fun fact about me, I was a teacher at the same elementary school attended. I taught students from early childhood through high school. I enjoyed watching students “light-up” when they had their “ah-ha moments”. This phenomenon happens with students of all ages—even adult learners.
Jennifer also had the opportunity to work in Europe as a college and career counselor and adjunct professor for the University of Maryland Global Campus. Working with this diverse group of learners was also very rewarding for her. She often found herself being an educator and student while she was in this role. She believes this attribute is necessary to be an effective educator.
She currently works for the Department of Defense. She enjoys being part of providing services to those who serve us in the Armed Forces.
She holds her B.A. in Education and in English, M.Ed. in Counseling, Graduate Certification for Supervisor of Guidance and Curriculum. She recently passed the NCE and is looking forward to starting her observation hours. She also plans on pursuing her PhD. in the Mental Health field.
Being a military spouse has afforded her the opportunity to live in and learn so much about the world. There is no greater gift than to see and learn about people all over the world with her husband and 17 year old son. Working with World Changers as a coach will afford her the same opportunity to learn and impart knowledge with really diverse professionals.
She is looking forward to working with you all and adding stamps to her “passport”!
Happy Studying!
Jasmine Renyolds
Associate Coach - NCE, LPC, CPCE
Jasmine is a counselor committed to empowering individuals through coaching and guidance. With a wealth of experiences and a passion for personal development.
As a Professional School Counselor, she developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of students, helping them navigate academic and personal challenges to achieve their fullest potential. As of late, she has began working with incarcerated individuals. In prison settings, she embraces the opportunity to work with incarcerated individuals, offering therapeutic interventions aimed at rehabilitation and empowerment.
Driven by a passion for continuous growth and education, she is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. As a counselor educator student, she is deepening her own expertise but also fostering the growth of aspiring counselors, guiding them to become compassionate and competent professionals.
Beyond her professional endeavors, she believes in the power of community involvement and social impact. She actively participated in volunteer initiatives aimed at promoting mental health awareness, financial literacy, youth empowerment and supporting underprivileged individuals.
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As an academic coach, Jasmine creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their aspirations, values, and obstacles. Through active listening and skillful questioning, they help clients gain clarity and insight, guiding them towards meaningful action and positive change.
Whether it's navigating career transitions, improving relationships, or enhancing overall well-being, Jasmine is dedicated to tailoring her coaching approach to meet each client's specific needs and aspirations. Together we will foster a strong sense of trust and collaboration, ensuring you feel empowered and supported throughout your academic and professional journey.
Hiba Moten
Associate Coach - NCE, LPC, CPCE
Hiba recently graduated from University of Houston Victoria in clinical mental health counseling, and now lives in Florida, working as a registered mental health counselor intern. She loves teaching and counseling, and will be tutoring for the NCE and CPCE. She just got married, and now enjoying her new life in Florida, closer to the beautiful beaches. She loves to read, volunteer, and engage in spiritual pursuits.
