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Dr. Mosadi Porter currently serves as the Associate Dean of Admissions & Outreach at Lone Star College - University Park. Her responsibilities at LSC-University Park include overseeing Admissions, Outreach, New Student Orientation, and the Information Center. She has previously served in higher Education at Texas A&M University, Sam Houston State University, and Ohio University. Her higher education career will hit its 21st anniversary in September 2020.
Dr. Sadi, as she is affectionately known, has navigated the waters of being a divorcee and single mother, as well as a first generation college student. Her favorite saying is "Thank God I don't look like what I have been through!" Her spiritual, physical, and educational journeys are not for the faint at heart. Dr. Sadi is a mentor, leader, friend and guide to many whether she is serving as The Purpose Promoter, a published author, higher education administrator, non-profit Board of Directors member or pouring out in private to countless young people.
Dr. Sadi, as she is affectionately known, has navigated the waters of being a divorcee and single mother, as well as a first generation college student. Her favorite saying is "Thank God I don't look like what I have been through!" Her spiritual, physical, and educational journeys are not for the faint at heart. Dr. Sadi is a mentor, leader, friend and guide to many whether she is serving as The Purpose Promoter, a published author, higher education administrator, non-profit Board of Directors member or pouring out in private to countless young people.
Kathleen Lewis is a published author, performance poet, creative director and creator of SPOKEN BY KATHLEEN - a platform of creative collaboration and community influence. Its foundation is the vulnerable expression needed to encourage the transparent dialogue regarding the experiences and challenges of underrepresented demographics and the communicative skills needed to tell our stories. The platform and original literary works by Kathleen are designed to illuminate the insight, understanding and personal development necessary to inform and empower. Her first publication, Word of Mouth, a poetry compilation is available at Amazon.com. Her website, Spokenbykathleen.com launched Sept 2018, combines access to written works, visual arts content and custom merchandise with exclusive access to marketing campaigns, Ask Kathy, and her personal blog.
Vanessa Rae Quillin is a teacher, a Certified Christian Counselor and an Emotional Wholeness Coach. Her purpose is to help others journey "WELL" through life. With a BA in Psychology from Belhaven University, she believes that everyone is on a journey but it’s HOW we journey that counts. Vanessa is passionate about providing practical tools to help others flourish from the in side out. Her counseling platform "Wild Inner Wellness" encourages women to be unapologetic about their wellness!
As the oldest of three siblings, Vanessa comes from a large and closely knit family. She strongly believes in the power of a healthy community of family and friends to grow in life with. Her quirky personality is only trumped by her genuine heart for God and His people.
Vanessa is a currently a joyful ‘party of one who loves to brunch. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to new places-in and out of America, and loves getting lost a new book. You can contact her at wildinnerwellness@gmail.com for speaking engagements, counseling sessions or other events.
As the oldest of three siblings, Vanessa comes from a large and closely knit family. She strongly believes in the power of a healthy community of family and friends to grow in life with. Her quirky personality is only trumped by her genuine heart for God and His people.
Vanessa is a currently a joyful ‘party of one who loves to brunch. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to new places-in and out of America, and loves getting lost a new book. You can contact her at wildinnerwellness@gmail.com for speaking engagements, counseling sessions or other events.
BECAUSE WE KNOW YOU HAVE QUESTIONS...
Check out our men's panel!
Have you ever wondered, "why do men______?" Well now is the time to get your questions answered. We've made this panel interesting by bringing in the male perspective and they are NOT holding back. Join former bachelors TreVoy Kelly & Kalan Law with bachelor Eric Belt II as they discuss raw truth of single hood and dating.