Meet the founder, Niema Davis
After working in the social work field for nearly two decades, I have found that our system of accessing care is up-side-down! In order to get treatment or help consumers have to be hospitalized, abused/neglected, or have involvement in one of the protective service agencies. I believe that preventative care will not only save lives, but enhance our social determinants.
The Audacity
I started my work as a novice social worker in the Child Welfare system after participating in the amazing CWEB program (Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates). After many years of serving children and families in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, I took a leap of faith and began working as a Medical Social Worker in one of North Philadelphia’s busiest Level 1 trauma hospitals. With the unexpected closing of this hospital, my work transitioned to the Chester County Community, providing an array of services from mental health in an inpatient psychiatric facility, to social work services in the homes of consumers as an integral part of a skilled care team. I had the AUDACITY to dream big, so here we are!
Accomplishments:
Received my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Slippery Rock University (State System School)
Received my Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League School)
Became a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania
Completed Advanced Licensure Criteria, and is currently a LCSW candidate