“I chose this profession because I want to be the person for others that I needed growing up.”
Undergraduate Education: BA in Sociology with a minor in Medical Sociology from Ferris State University
Graduate Education: Master of Social Work (Distinction) from Ferris State University
License: Limited License Master Social Worker
Year Joined WBC: 2021
Personal Profile: Born & raised in Flint Michigan, Ashanti has widespread experience working with youth who have been abused and/or neglected, as well as youth who are in the juvenile justice system. She considers herself a “Jill of All Trades” as she is a Clinical Therapist, Chef, Video Game Designer, etc.
“There is no limit to what you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.”
Undergraduate Education: BA in Communications from Wayne State University
Year Joined WBC: 2020
Personal Profile: In his tenure, Tyrone has successfully been in operations management for five various fortune 500 companies, established a flourishing production company and audaciously founded a start-up internet-based company in 2000. It is quite apparent that Tyrone has business management coursing through his veins. His go getter attitude and animated personality is both endearing and contagious. He loves to laugh and smile, and not only encourages, but makes those around him do the same.
“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
Undergraduate Education: Associate of Arts in Accounting from Washtenaw Community College, Bachelor of Arts in Management from Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Education: Master of Science in Human Resources/Organizational Development from Eastern Michigan University
Year Joined WBC: 2020
Personal Profile: Fikisha comes to us with over 20 years of professional experience in the field of Human Resources. She has notable experience in strategic human resource planning, performance management, staffing, recruitment, federal and state law compliance, employment contract negotiations, employee benefits, compensation and payroll, training and development, and management coaching.
Fikisha lives in Ypsilanti, MI with her husband Cameron and daughter Taylor. She is a member of Abiding Love Community Church International where she serves as part of the Leadership team. When she is not working Fikisha likes to travel, swim, go bowling, and play softball.
“I think it’s important that we always meet people where they’re at. The world can be so full of negativity and they look at us to find their little piece of happiness to connect to their lives”.
Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Education: Master of Social Work with a focus in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
License: Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
Year joined WBC: 2020
Personal Profile: Toia was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She moved to Ypsilanti to pursue her passion of advocacy and to obtain her undergraduate degree in social work from Eastern Michigan University. As an advocate for people whose voices cannot be heard the most, Toia spends her free time as an activist fighting for equality for all. Her passion for helping people started in 5th grade when she noticed that not everyone knows how to use their voice to get what they need and deserve.
“As a therapist, I am mindful that those that I am serving are the experts in their own lives. I work to craft a therapeutic relationship with my clients as a companionship—where I am here to walk alongside this journey of healing with them.”
Office: Flint
Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Social Work from University of Michigan-Flint
Graduate Education: Master of Social Work, with a School of Social Work certification from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
License: Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
Year joined WBC: 2020
Personal Profile: Fanta is a proud Detroiter who has resided in Flint since 2014. She is a wife to a supportive husband and mother to two amazing girls. Fanta knew Social Work was her calling at a very young age because she is passionate about the intersection of faith and mental health. In her free time, she loves to drink coffee and watch YouTube videos.
She holds a certification in School Social Work, a specialization in Intergrated Health and African-Centered Social Work. She has experience in the school, community mental health (cmh), and hospice settings.
“I think it’s important that we always meet people where they’re at. The world can be so full of negativity and they look at us to find their little piece of happiness to connect to their lives”.
“As a therapist, I am mindful that those that I am serving are the experts in their own lives. I work to craft a therapeutic relationship with my clients as a companionship—where I am here to walk alongside this journey of healing with them.”