Alice Leonce-Stevens - DELEGATE
About me
Alice Stevens is an Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist. She assists in the development and coordination of Jewish Family Services of Delaware prevention program, which includes rape prevention, domestic violence, substance abuse, creating healthy relationships, as well as working with schools and community groups. She facilitates evidence-based program to community groups, and while enabling youth-community interaction and involvement. Alice graduated from The University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Master' Degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. She is also a Certified Workshop Facilitator and Motivational Speaker.
I chose this career path because
Natural progression of skills and knowledge gained since 17 years of age; providing mentoring skills for individuals since a young age
I prepared for this career by
Volunteering in the community, expanding my knowledge and getting professional qualifications.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
Pressing forward with ambitiousness without hindrance from concerns of competitiveness or gender-related discriminatory concerns
My greatest strength(s)
Communication and relationship building skills with our youths and everyone I come in contact with; natural positive perspective with kindness and courageousness; team orientation with collaborative perspective
My greatest accomplishment to date
Having a wonderful an caring family and gaining my master's without any high school education up-to-date.
My personal/professional goals
Creative development of nonprofit organization for youths with services to encompass preventive programs and other mental health related issues for enhanced value-added social services
What/Who has inspired me the most
Everyone I have met have inspired me to push me forward. The love of my faith, and knowing that education can motivate the world to accomplish greatness.
I most want to be known/remembered for
Being a kind and caring person with humanitarian values and commitment to bring forth positive lives with divine guidance
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
The Baha'i Faith
New Castle Prevention Coalition
Delaware Prevention Coalition
Chi Iota Sigma
Earl Lester Cole Honors College
Pi Gamma Mu Honors Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Alpha Phi Sigma Honor’s Society
Golden Key International Honor’s Society
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), Harrisburg, PA
Certification: Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist
Completed: March 2016
Delaware Certification Board, Harrisburg, PA
Certification: Certified Prevention Specialist
Completed: March 2016
Center for Community Justice, Milford, DE
Certification: Certified Meditator and Conflict Resolution
Completed: March 2016
The Virtues Project International, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Certificate: Certified Workshop Facilitator
Completed: September, 2012
Awards
Certificate for Community Service at the David Wade Correctional Center
Certificate for Outstanding Leadership for the Academic year 2008/09
Legal Studies Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
Certificate of Participation College Sexual Assault Prevention Conference
Certificate of Academic Achievement 3.5 to 4.0 in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies
Outstanding Academic, Attendance, and Displaying a Professional Attitude in Criminal Law
Certificate for Academic Excellence Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Certificate of attendance/completion on Female Issues HM Prison Service
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Top graduating student in Office Administration
Grambling State University Research Club, President
Powershift Club, Member (2009/10);
Grambling State University Office of Judicial Affairs, Student Representative and Peer Mediator,
Grambling State University Criminal Justice Department, Miss Criminal Justice
Grambling State University- Criminal Justice Club, Treasurer
Criminal Justice/Paralegal Tutorial program and Criminal, Coordinator and Founder
Criminal Justice/Paralegal Voluntary Service Program, Coordinator and Founder
International Cultural Program at David Wade Correctional Center, Homer, LA, Student Coordinator
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
Local-based community churches and charity organizations
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
Jewelry making
Cooking
Painting