MEET FELICIA

 I am Felicia Shuman Newkirk, a former educator with Broward County Public Schools and a prior case manager for the Urban League of Broward.  I thoroughly enjoyed working with our youth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a strong history of working with the vulnerable populations in the fields of mental health and drug treatment for over a decade. 

 

Throughout my career, I have had the honor of working with Broward County Public School Students. I have a child who also attends Broward County Public School. I also previously worked for two esteemed nonprofit organizations: MaCTown as an Administrator Assistant where I dedicated myself to supporting individuals with mental disabilities, and the Village South, a drug treatment center, where I served as a Receptionist and Behavior Therapist. My experiences in these roles equipped me with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by these communities and have honed my skills in providing compassionate, to promote well-being and recovery.

 

I’m a former participant with completion in the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Citizen Academy. I have previously served on the Education Advisory Committee Board where I played a crucial role in shaping educational policies and programs. Additionally, I possess extensive experience in reaching out to colleges for scholarships, ensuring our high school graduates have access to valuable financial support for their further education.