.....Apart from being an inspiring author
and speaker, Theresa is CEO and founder of Kingdom Ambassador Outreach
Ministries/Women of Essence, a training and personal enhancement company.
She specializes in the areas of empowering individuals to fulfill God’s
original plan and purpose for their lives. Theresa focuses on personal
growth through gaining confidence in one’s own abilities and learning
how to view you through the word of God. Her motto is “I can do
all things through God that gives me strength.”
.....Her own story is an empowering lesson
in itself; of ways a person can overcome great difficulties in life
to become a survivor. Theresa has surmounted life-threatening illness,
as well as many domestic struggles that have become all too common in
our society today. She can relate in some way to everyone she meets,
and is open to share what she has learned through her many life challenges.
Theresa’s message is simple watch your attitude as you walk through
difficult moments in your life. Your attitude really can impact your
altitude.
.....She has served various faith-based
organizations, hospitals, social services and agencies, through facilitation,
keynote presentations, workshops, training, consulting, conferences,
women retreats, and other special events. Theresa has facilitated workshops
on life skills; self-esteem; cultural diversity; conflict resolution;
chemical dependency/alcohol tobacco and gender specific issues.
She is an ordained minister, author, counselor and senior adjunct professor
at Burlington County College. Theresa has over twenty-five years of
professional experience dealing with the social ills of our society;
mental health, addiction, criminal justice and domestic violence
.....Theresa holds certifications and professional
membership in the following organizations:
• Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor American Association
of Christian Counselors
• National Association of Forensic Counselors
• The American College of Certified Forensic Counselors
• Masters of Addiction Counselor
• Domestic Violence Counselor
• National Association of Female Executive
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
.....Theresa holds a Master of Science
degree in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
She is an advocate for women and children’s rights. Theresa has
a strong desire to bring women together where topics and relevant issues
are discussed and knowledge is shared to address needs that are of importance
to them such as health/wellness, economic advancement of women, women
in business, advancement in education, violence, and justice.