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Ray of Hope: The Podcast
Dr. Raya, DNP is a registered nurse with a doctorate in nursing practice, a psychiatrist mental health nurse practitioner student, and the CEO and Founder of Raya’s Rays of Light Foundation. Her professional background consists of mental/behavioral health, drug & alcohol rehabilitation, cognitive behavioral issues, and more. The Raya’s Rays of Light Foundation was established to provide individuals with the necessary resources, education, and support lacking in our community. *Ray of Hope: The Podcast will discuss overall wellness from a relatable point-of-view to create positive change and improve individual and community relationships. We want to close the gap on financial, mental, and physical health disparities in our community and to encourage favorable wellness outcomes for all. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are intended for educational and encouragement purposes only and are not intended as medical advice.*
Ray of Hope: The Podcast
Season 2 Episode 8: Danielle Dallis-Hairston the CEO of Women Just Like Me
Raya and Leslie speak with Danielle Dallis-Hairston, the CEO and founder of Women Just like Me. Danielle Dallis Hairston, CEO/ Founder of Women Just Like Me and The Girls of Destiny Leadership Academy. Danielle’s personal mission is to build communities of resilient girls and women by providing social-emotional wellness, counseling, and mentoring at-risk girls and young women. She believes every girl has the right to live beyond their circumstances. Danielle obtained her BA in Business Administration from the University of Arizona Global Campus and seeks to obtain a MSW at The Ohio State University. She is the pioneer of the VISA (Victory in Sustaining Abstinence) program which is delivered in Columbus City Schools. She initiated the Girls of Destiny Summer Camp where girls learn a range of skills involving life-skills training and leadership development.
Danielle is a skilled grant writer and finds fulfillment in teaching new and rising nonprofits leaders how to obtain funding and manage their organization. Danielle is most proud to be a wife, mother, and minister in the capacity of serving and giving back.