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Improving diversity in the mental health field
Tia Lane was strategic in choosing to work at Olive-Harvey College, a Predominantly Black Institution. As a clinical counselor, she knew that the mental health field lacked diversity—and she wanted to show students from every background that it’s okay to seek out help.
When students needed free and accessible mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tia was there to answer the call. She has continued to provide confidential, quality care since then, and is proud to see more students utilizing the Wellness Center to get help for whatever issues they may face.
LaTia Lane was selected as Olive-Harvey College’s 2022 Luminary Award Staff Recipient.
Samantha Luce, the District Director of Violence Prevention and Response at City Colleges of Chicago, has dedicated the last three and a half years to helping students navigate challenging experiences while advancing her own education and career.
When Silvia Garcia arrived in Chicago from Mexico in 1998, she wanted to learn English. After receiving a flyer Daley College sent out, she decided Daley would be the place to learn a new language.
Mary Ann Kistler was at a crossroads. She had been working a job in insurance for years, but it wasn’t fulfilling anymore. She knew she wanted a career change, but wasn’t sure what that career would be.
Muhammad Elbadawi is building the life he previously dreamed about. He recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and is planning to enter the workforce.
