LeLynda (she/her) is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans and has been in the Mental Health field for nearly 20 years. Since graduating, LeLynda has worked in the nonprofit sector, juvenile justice, early childhood education as well as outpatient therapy. LeLynda currently works as a Family Engagement Specialist with Omaha Public Schools supporting families and schools by navigating and mediating those difficult moments and conversations to help rebuild relationships between school and home. She is passionate about holistic & culturally responsive preventative services especially as it relates to marginalized communities and doing the work of de-stigmatizing and advocating for services and supports that are equitable and culturally responsive in mental health and all aspects of social services.