ROBIN JACKSON
Robin Jackson, chief executive officer of Personal Care Plus; from Columbia SC, with over twenty years of experience with helping others in various aspects of life. She holds a Practical Nursing Diploma from ECPI University and has many life experiences. Robin has worked with adults, geriatrics, adolescents, disabled, veterans and a host of others in and throughout her community.
Alongside her businesses, she serves as a member of Trinity Baptist church, also a member of Phi Theta Kappa organization. Passionate about up building others and by simply being a Blessing to those she comes in contact with. Robin is a proud parent of four young adults and seven beautiful grandchildren. Committed to being the change and difference. Robin’s life experiences to include the loss of her daughter Stori Davis, has led Robin to be a voice/vessel for those who have experienced or may be dealing with day-to-day hurts, habits, and hang ups that impact our lives.
CRISTEL JOHNSON
Cristel M. Johnson is a dedicated and compassionate social worker who is committed to the practice of social works core ethics and values. Her ambition is to foster positive change in individuals and the communities she serves. Earning her bachelor’s degree from Benedict College and Master’s Degree from University of South Carolina, Columbia, Cristel upholds a decade of hands-on experience in the field of social work. Her passion for advocacy and social justice for others is evident throughout her career and life.
Over the course of her career, Cristel has demonstrated proficiency in foster care, case management, child advocacy and medical discharge management. Cristel has collaborated with various agencies to help assist and address the challenges vulnerable populations face. Cristel’s keen expertise in foster care, child welfare and medical discharge management embodies the true spirit of social work.
Cristel Johnson exemplifies the value of an exceptional change agent that displays empathy, resilience, and dedication to making lasting impacts on the lives she touches.
KIERRA BOOKMAN
Kierra Bookman, is licensed master social worker from Columbia SC. Kierra received her Bachelor of Social Work from Benedict College, Columbia, SC. Her Master of Social Work from Barry University, Miami Shores, FL.
Kierra is also certified as an advanced trauma-informed clinical social worker. Kierra has over seven years of clinical experience. She worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker for the adult population, Medical Traveling Social Worker for the geriatric population, and a Behavioral Therapist for the adolescent population. Kierra is married to an Engineer Fire Fighter; they share two children together. Kierra is passionate about the life of young adults and pouring into the human population. Outside of her daily career as a behavioral therapist, she is a Transformative coach. She engages in motivational speaking, provides mentorship to individuals ages 8-21, provides parenting skills, and career building tactics to individuals in need.
Kierra is a firm believer that individuals, especially adolescents, have the potential to become their best selves if provided with an opportunity to learn essential life skills. Kierra’s life mission is to equip young adults with life skills to overcome life’s challenges via providing support in the transformation of each individual to activate a marked change in their life and wellbeing!
CLARISSA CAPERS
Clarissia is a 1994 South Carolina State University graduate with a B.S. inPsychology with a concentration in Child Development and an earned M. Ed. from Walden University in 2017 in Early Childhood Studies. She has been involved in education for the past 25+ years from daycares, Head Start, Kindergarten teacher, and Behavioral Interventionist to her present position as a Family Educator with Lexington/Richland School
District Five. She has been married for the past 28 years to Reverend Kelvin Capers and they have 2 daughters, a 23-year-old grad student and a 18-year-old college freshman. She enjoys supporting families and assisting teachers in the school environment by providing strategies and plans that help at home and school in all areas of growth and development. The goal is to always build successful, positive productive families through education, support, discipline, and structure.
LAQUITA LLOYD
Laquita Lloyd is a native of Lexington, SC, where she resides with her husband and son. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, she has developed a deep commitment to helping others during challenging times. Laquita earned her MBA from Webster University in 2013, which has empowered her to combine empathy with strategic thinking in her work and volunteer efforts.
Drawing on her experience as a leader of an infertility peer support group, she is deeply committed to advocacy and recognizes the profound impact that the journey through infertility can have on mental health. Her dedication to providing support and resources continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing difficult circumstances. She brings a deep sense of compassion and understanding to her work with those suffering from mental health challenges. Having witnessed firsthand the emotional toll that life’s hardships, such as infertility, can take on individuals and their families, she is committed to creating a safe space for others to seek help. Her empathetic approach is rooted in a genuine desire to make a difference, ensuring that everyone who reaches out feels seen, heard, and supported. Laquita believes that by offering resources and a compassionate ear, we can help alleviate the burdens of mental health struggles and guide individuals toward healing and hope.