EMBRace
Engaging, Managing and Bonding through Race
Meet our Clinicians
Saphia
Saphia Jackson is eager and ready to help launch the EMBRace team in Los Angeles. Saphia was originally born in Detroit and has spent the last 7 years in Los Angeles, making her a smooth mix of both influences. She is currently a senior at the University of Southern California, studying Public Policy & Development. She aspires to abolish environmental racism and expand opportunities for the black creative. She enjoys poetry, dancing and going on long walks.
Crystal
Crystal Navarro works as the Program Coordinator for the EMBRace Program. She is excited to be a part of the EMBRace Team and to help launch the program in Los Angeles. Crystal recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Psychology degree. Crystal was born and raised in Los Angeles. She enjoys exploring the outdoors, loves animals, and takes pleasure in eating food.
LOS ANGELES TEAM
Sharayne Douglas
Greetings! I am Sharayne Douglas, a current Marriage & Family Therapy master’s student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. My love for the field of therapy and passion of advocating for people of color in psychology began as an undergraduate student at Florida A&M University a couple years ago. I hope to gain experience working with families while volunteering with EMBRace, as well as inspire black Americans to discover and “embrace" ;) their culture to the fullest.
Chelsea Reese
I'm originally from Atlanta, Georgia and an Alumni of Georgia Southern University where I double majored in Psychology & Child/Family Development. Currently, I've just completed my 1st semester of the University of Southern California's Masters of Social Work Program where my concentration is Public Child Welfare. I plan to work for the Department of Children & Family Services, become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and eventually own my own practice. Looking forward to fueling my passion for helping others and making a difference. Hobbies include hiking, traveling, photography, and being around good company.
Dara Adeeyo
Originally from the East Coast, Dara is a Jersey girl with Nigerian roots. She has relocated to California to pursue a Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California. Dara has experience working with children, families, and adults in a social work capacity. She received her undergraduate degree in Print Journalism and Women's Studies from Hofstra University. Previously, Dara was working in the media industry as a journalist for eight years. While Dara will always be a writer and editor at heart, helping others find emotional healing is her passion. Dara aspires to work professionally as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker—specifically, with Black women to improve their overall well-being.
Jordyne James
Jordyne James is a research assistant from the University of Sourhern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She is currently receiving her MSW in the department of Social Change and Innovation. She graduated from the University of Maryland with two Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Family Science. She is originally from King of Prussia, PA. In the future, she wants to work in the realm of criminal justice and policy reform. She’s excited to participate in EMBRace to help spread awareness and gather information of critical issues that are effecting members of our society.