Personal Stories
Impacting Systems More Positively: Change Consultant Mylonne Sullivan Continues System Support at Change Matrix
Mylonne (My-Lawn) Sullivan has an MSW, LICDC, and LISW; she has worked in the behavioral health field for almost ten years. She is dual-licensed as a Licensed Independent Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Baldwin Wallace University, a [...]
Planning Impactful Travels: Lakiya Teixeria Journey to Travel and Event Coordinator Role at Change Matrix
Lakiya was raised in the urban section of Boston, MA, called Dorchester, MA, or "The Dot," as the locals call it. She attended middle and high school in Wellesley, MA, as part of the METCO program. The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) is a voluntary, state-funded program in Massachusetts that [...]
Improving Systems Strategically: Executive Assistant Tanesha Williams Brings Her Experience to Change Matrix
Tanesha Williams was born and primarily raised in eastern North Carolina, about 20 minutes away from Atlantic Beach in a small military town called Havelock, with some side trips to South Carolina and Jamaica (she lived in Jamaica for a year with her maternal grandmother while her mother was stationed [...]
Connecting People: Change Consultant Dr. Brandy Holloman Explores Leading With Care at Change Matrix
Dr. Brandy Holloman worked in adolescent and sexual health for over 17 years as a public health educator, sexuality educator, trainer, and technical assistance provider. What she enjoyed most about this work is speaking up for those whose voices are often silenced because of their age and stage in life. [...]
My 988 Experience
The 988-crisis hotline has gained traction over the past two years with greater federal support and guidance to states and communities. It can become the bridge from crisis to life-saving support for many years. This blog will provide a realistic experience of dealing with a local 988 crisis response to [...]
Following the Numbers: Accounting Assistant Fauzy Sayid Talks Finding His Way to CM
Born in Somalia, Fauzy Sayid spent several years of childhood and adolescence in Kenya before moving to the U.S. on an immigrant visa petitioned by his late father in early 2012. Living with physical impairment caused by post-polio syndrome, Fauzy has been a firm believer in self-advocacy and determination. Since [...]