Authors' Biography
Dr. Amber N. Hearn, DMFT, LMFT
Dr. Hearn is a native of Los Angeles, California. In the Spring of 2009, Dr. Hearn received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology at the Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She then graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in June 2011, with her Master of Family Therapy. In the fall of 2012, God led Dr. Hearn to attend Loma Linda University, in California, for her doctoral studies. During her doctoral journey, like a gift from above, Dr. Hearn had the
opportunity to receive training in the fields of Program Development, Program Evaluation, Administration, Marketing, Marriage and Family Therapy, and grant writing, just to name a few. With guidance from the Lord, Dr. Hearn received her Doctor of Marital and Family Therapy (DMFT) degree in 2016, with a concentration in Professional Consultation and Systems Relations, at Loma Linda University. She gives all the glory to God! Dr. Hearn is the founder and CEO of Vessels of Strength LLC, whose mission is to empower men and women through mentorship to operate in their highest potential and to provide encouragement and proactive support throughout their journey. She is also passionate about serving families who experience homelessness. Dr. Hearn is the lead author of two articles in the Social History of the American Family Encyclopedia, published by Sage Publication 2014; entitled: Housing Crisis and Work and Family. Dr. Hearn completed her doctorate by publishing her final DMFT project titled, Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness: A Grounded Theory Needs Assessment. From this DMFT project, Dr. Hearn inspiration led her to start a non-profit. Dr. Hearn is the founder and CEO of Community Vessels Inc., a new non-profit in its developmental stages to provide services to families experiencing homelessness. She is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for the state of California and an Approved Supervisor for the state of California and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
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Authors' Biography
Dr. Emanuel Officer
Dr. Officer is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana; the Midwest. Dr. Officer graduated high school, and college was the last thing on his mind. However, in 1990, Emanuel picked up a book on Systematic Theology. Four years later, he enrolled in the Muskegon Bible Institute (MBI) in 2007. There, Emanuel received his Associate’s Degree and felt compelled to continue his education, as he seemed to have entered a personal era of great enlightenment. He soon received his Bachelor’s Degree in 2009. In 2012, Emanuel earned a Doctorate of Divinity, followed by his Doctorate of Systematic Theology, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy, in 2015. Dr. Officer has written four published books: A Word for Life: The Turning Point, Finding Your Purpose; The Opposite Side of the Coin, and he’s working on others. Dr. Officer is the founder of EMU Online University, which is a virtual institution teaching divinity, systematic theology, philosophy, linguistic. Join Dr. Officer’s Facebook Group EMU University Online. Follow https://www.facebook.com/groups/462716328056556/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Ernest Griffin, B.A., Phorode Brown, B.S. & Dr. Emanuel Officer
Mr. Griffin is a native of Gardena, California. Raised by a single mother, his father had a part in his life. He graduated in 2012, and completed his
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication, with a minor in Marketing. As he continues to work in the field of marketing, he plans to return to school to study Business Administration.
Mr. Brown is a native of Bennettsville, South Carolina, and was raised by his family. In 2011, he graduated from Benedict College, a Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU), and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Child and Family Development. At certain points in his college career at Benedict, he was acknowledged for his matriculation, not only academically, but also for service
Dr. Officer is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana; the Midwest. Dr. Officer graduated high school, and college was the last thing on his mind. However, in 1990, Emanuel picked up a book on Systematic Theology. Four years later, he enrolled in the Muskegon Bible Institute (MBI) in 2007. There, Emanuel received his Associate’s Degree and felt compelled to continue his education, as he seemed to have