I am MeLisa Samia, a devoted author with over 25 years of experience in social services, specializing in the personal development of young girls. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Nonprofit management, I took the initiative to establish the AS I AM Girls Club in 2004 a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls aged 11-18.

 

As a former Social Service Worker, I am often reminded of the cases that haunted me. The questions about whether we made the right decisions and was it truly in the best interest of the children. After leaving one agency, and going to work in a position of advocacy, I was able to see that there were many ways to work with families who were facing issues including finances, jobs, and addictions. Many of which were never explored, in the best interest of the children. This change in perspective has prompted me to focus on my writing career to shine a light on a population that is often left in the dark.