Type Of Business:
Nonprofit Organization
Expertise:
Ms. James' expertise includes cancer awareness and education, spiritual support and meditation, the creation of hair scarves and head wear for those who have experienced hair loss.
Major Product/SVS:
Resources and Services for Women and Children who Have Experienced Hair Loss as a Result of Chemotherapy and Other Medical Conditions, Customized Scarves with Attached Hair for Customers of Every Nationality, Culture and Religion
Hobbies/Sports:
Educating School Students on the Reality of Cancer in Children, Writing, Being a Journalist, Delivering Public Speeches, Raising Awareness, Volunteering at a Hospital, Photography, Listening to Music, Reading, Spending Time with her Toy Poodle, Cotton
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Theology; Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies, North Carolina College of Theology; Associate of Arts, St. John's University; Coursework, St. Vincent's College
Children's Names:
Kimberly, Michael, Nasia, Christian
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is having the ability to address the appearance-related concerns of hair loss patients through her creations.
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Cancer Hospital Outreach Program; Volunteer, Children Cancer Hospitals; Volunteer, Community Health Fairs, Young Exponents Cancer Awareness School Educational Program; Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center; Local Troop, Girl Scouts of the United States of America; Queens Division, American Cancer Society; Look Good…Feel Better, Personal Care Products Council Foundation; Caps For Cancer Senior Program; Immigrant Week, Cancer & Culture Workshop
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her conviction, compassion, faith in God, and desire to make a difference in the lives of others and live a life of service.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she designed her first customized head scarf for a little girl who was concerned about her appearances after experiencing a brain aneurysm.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. James has published two books: "Where There's a Need Inc. (Cancer & Hair Loss)," which introduces students to the organization and is utilized in cancer awareness school education programs; and "The Spirit Speaks," which is an inspirational book. She also makes public speaking engagements regarding cancer education, healthy eating and spiritual meditation.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Business Operations, Designing and Creating Hair and Head Garments, Working with Cancer Hospitals, Offering Cancer Patients Support, Conducting Workshops Including School Workshops for Students Regarding Cancer and Children, Coordinating Cancer Awareness and Educational School Programs, Overseeing School Theater Productions, Developing Student Entrepreneurial School Programs in Order to Teach Leadership Skills, Running a Wig Program in Collaboration with the Queens Division of the American Cancer Society, Volunteering for the Look Good Feel Better Cancer Program, and Caps For Cancer Senior Program, Offering Consulting Services Regarding Cancer and Healthy Eating, Public Speaking
Education Certifications:
Certification in Management and Public Speaking, Dale Carnegie Training
Awards/Honors:
Proclamation for More than 15 Years of Volunteer and Community Service, Council Member Leroy Comrie (2008); Several Community Service Awards; Award for Community Outreach and Volunteer Work; Recipient, Recognition, Elected Officials