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THE SOLUTION
The SBTG DMV WayOur active outreach and mentoring programs for reentry and disadvantaged communities are dedicated to serving revolving and returning citizens at risk of reoffending, youths, underserved individuals, and minorities at risk of becoming first-time offenders.
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SBTG DMV uses a holistic approach to reentry and assists disadvantaged communities with programs that integrate seamlessly within existing environments seeking an ideal outcome. Clients will learn from caring licensed counselors, certified educators, trust firsthand experiences to understand their situation, learn strategies to express themselves safely, and cope with stressful circumstances. As a result, Clients will have the tools to manage complicated feelings and negative thoughts and behaviors without being a threat to his/herself or others in society.
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AZIZA / PE&CE
AP uses the arts, fashion, fitness, music, mentoring and entertainment to address social, emotional, cultural, life and critical thinking skills. We use a non-conventional approach to address mental health and personal development which includes, but is not limited to: anxiety, depression, confidence and self-esteem.
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GranD GrounD GrounD Breakers (G3) Inc.
G3baseball academy is a non-profit organization geared at providing the “holistic” development of our youth through baseball, academics, spiritual grounding, community involvement, physical fitness, and mental toughness. Our organization promotes inclusiveness while fostering an environment where all young leaders feel safe, and loved and learn the importance of respecting the differences of others all while operating with one heartbeat to achieve individual as well as team goals.
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Mattie L. Palmore
Co-Founder of the Women’s Group of Mount Vernon. For over 30 years, Mattie has actively involved herself within the community through local governments, non-profit agencies, school systems, Head Start, civic associations, advisory boards, senior citizens, health and human services, youth organizations, and community and recreation centers. A native Washingtonian, Mattie came to Virginia in 1980 with her three (3) children due to an abusive situation. She entered the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services Homeless Transition Program, where she and her family flourished and later became the Director of the same program that gave her family a second chance. She retired from her position at Good Shepherd Housing in January 2011. In February 1995, Mattie accepted a position with the Supreme Court of Virginia, served as a Magistrate in Fairfax County, and retired from that position in February 2010. She is also a tireless advocate for housing for the homeless, physically and mentally challenged, youth and senior citizens, and other community issues and concerns. Advocating for affordable housing since 1994, Mattie collaborates with local organizations and churches to place clients in safe housing and assists with prevention techniques. The Josiah Beeman Commission makes fundamental changes in Virginia’s mental health system, and Mattie was honored with her appointment to the Virginia Commission. Because of Mattie’s unflagging advocacy for the elderly, mentally and physically impaired, the homeless, parolees, ex-offenders, children, and victims of abuse, she was one (1) of five (5) finalist in the Queen Latifah’s 2006 Project Confidence Award sponsored by Curvation, Inc. This award brought in much-needed funding and recognition for the Women’s Group. Mattie’s faith walk sustains her belief that she can do all things through Christ that strengthens her, and that life offers you a hand up and not a handout.
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Katina Renee, The Artist A.K.A Ph'lo
The beautifully multi-talented Katina ReNee is a native of Washington DC. She is a faith-filled Christian, a licensed Aesthetician of 13 years, songstress, motivational speaker, women’s group organizer for healing sexual abuse, domestic violence, low self-esteem, spoken word poet, and actress. Katina is a believer born to encourage and exalt by witnessing the goodness of God through performing arts. She shares this same passion with her husband, who she most times partners with on stage. This woman, a servant of God, has been singing and writing since childhood. As an adult, she realized her gift lifts the name and goodness of God. She has been a part of many choirs, praise teams, and productions, with an artist you may know, such as VaSahun Mitchell, Michael H. Reid, and William DeVaughn, to name a few. Katina and her husband (WATER) have acted in the stage play “Secrets of the Red Envelope” with Director and Comedian Howard G., Christmas Productions, “Silent Screams,” and more.
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Henry “Ricky” Lee Reynold
Ricky has a degree in Kinesiology and a Master Fitness Trainer with 30 years of experience training in Maryland and California. He was certified by the American Aerobic International & International Sports Medicine Association. Ricky keeps his certification current with continuing education on the most recent research and training techniques. One of his training programs is Variable-Intensity Interval Training which takes participants through high, medium, and low-intensity phases geared to fit all fitness levels. This type of program lends itself well to Ricky’s training philosophy; to take anyone from where they are to a healthier lifestyle is why he chose a career in fitness.
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Roberta E. Speight
Roberta has over 14 years with working with the youth, from coaching high school track and field to volunteering, and over 5 years of counseling adults and working with mental challenges. She has served as the chair of Alexandria’s Substance Abuse Policy Committee along with volunteering at the Alexandria Virginia’s Boys and Girls Club. Roberta (Miss Bert) also has been interviewed by Associate Press, and WOW Magazine, and over hundreds of women have heard her speak on topics such as; The Importance of Goals, Making the Right Choices, and Building Healthy Relationships/Domestic Violence and Finding Your Greatness. Roberta has been a presenter at Crossland High School 2001 and 2002 Career Day, and a guest presenter in the Young Pregnant Teen class at Northwestern High School in Adelphi, Maryland 2002. She has also received accolades from Governor Parris N. Glendening, and Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend for her proposal "Making the Right Choice" which was chosen to be presented at the Winning Choices 2002 and 2003 hosted by The Maryland Abstinence Education and Coordination Program (MAECP). 2007 - she spoke at the FCPS Middle School Leadership Conference. 2010 - Guest Speaker at the African American Advisory Committee. 2008-2010 Roberta presented Mind Over Matter, Renewing the Mind for a Healthier You and Are You Ready for Management at the Blacks In Government (B.I.G.) National Conference which had over 4,000 each year. She has been a returned Keynote Speaker for Fabulous Divas Social conferences, Keynote Speaker at 2014 -2015 Teen Summit and 2015 -Speaker at The Biggest Comeback Conference and Womenpreneur Conference. And a guest on several internet shows Let’s Talk Issues Of The Heart and many others. Roberta was a member of the International Toastmasters which she has won regional awards from her speeches. 2015 she was awarded “The Power of She Award” for her years of inspirational and spiritual services to the community. Roberta is the author of two published books: Open Heart Love Poems and Inspirational Writings, and Are You Ready For Management. Her third book “Free Your Mind Change Your Life” will be out in 2019. She has earned her Bachelor degree in Christian Counseling and is studying for her Master degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She continues to help women growing by providing them personal and business developing programs coaching, and training.
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Sheldon R. Spivey, Founder/CEO/President
Mr. Spivey is a native of the Bronx, New York, a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and a Qualified Mental Health Practitioner of over 25 years. He received his master’s degree in Human Services from Lincoln University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Mr. Spivey has worked in a variety of clinical settings, serving youth, adults, and families. As founder of Champion Mentoring Inc. He has been certified/trained in the following: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing Skills (MI), Mediation, and Conflict Resolution, to name a few. Mr. Spivey’s vision is to provide valuable vocational services and life skills services to disadvantaged and disproportionate minority youth across the Maryland and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. Mr. Spivey’s philosophy is that every person deserves an equal opportunity at success, wealth, and happiness. His vision is to propel minority youth into becoming productive members of society and create generational wealth for themselves and generations to come.
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Dr. Lucretia Starnes
Education
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Felicia Tolliver Johnson
Felicia Tolliver Johnson comes from a family of educators, with English as the area of expertise. All of her family members have majored in or taught English at some point. This English immersion has helped foster a sincere enthusiasm, interest, and love of the subject. As a Language Arts (ELA) teacher, she spent the majority of her career teaching writing. With all of her years of teaching dedicated to ELA, she developed an affinity for Writing. Over the years, through countless training sessions and trial and error, Ms. Tolliver-Johnson developed a simplified way of teaching the Writing Process to Middle School students, which the students will apply throughout their high school and into Higher Education. Thus, these skills are adaptable to teach to any level.
Experience
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Lauren Vitello
Lauren Vitello has been an educator for 15 years, and she holds a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision. She has taught in Florida, New York, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Her experiences have given her a depth of understanding of students of diverse backgrounds and life experiences. She has recently worked in a secondary setting, teaching a college preparatory class for motivated students seeking the soft academic skill necessary for high school, college, and career success.
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Keith Walker
The following is a brief history of my life in the electrical trade. I attended Job Corp for the GED program. The program offered a 45-day pre-apprenticeship course that I participated in since the other studies provided were six (6) months to a year. When I completed both the pre-apprenticeship and the GED program, I received for an electrical contractor. I humbly accepted the position. I started as a helper. Shortly after hard work and dedication, I enrolled in a four-year electrician apprenticeship program. As an apprentice, I went to school at night between 6:00 pm-9:30 pm twice a week. I went to work on construction sites during the daytime. I was able to learn the trade from both the school and on-the-job training. After completing the program, I became a licensed journeyman electrician working on several government job sites such as NSA, Upper Marlboro courthouse, Andrews AFB, and Quantico marine base, to name a few. After ten (10) years in the trade, I became a Master Electrician. I wanted to give back and help move the profession forward. Eventually, I became an instructor at IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors) to help teach future electricians. I taught for four years while still working a full-time job as a Master Electrician. Today I have over 20 years of experience in the electrical trade. My experience led to a gratifying and fulfilling career. You are constantly learning, and every day is a different task at work.
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