Starting a thriving global business in spite of a global pandemic. As an advocate for underserved people and communities, SJ has an extensive background in both Law Enforcement, having served as a Police Officer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (2010) and Nonprofit Program Leadership in the St. Louis area. In 2016, she made the transition from Foster Care Case Manager to Director of a nonprofit agency that assisted women reentering society after incarceration. SJ brings a wealth of knowledge, skill, compassion and the innate desire to serve. Her life’s purpose has always been to see others rise above their circumstances. She’s an optimist, she sees the good in all things and doesn’t believe in bad days...She is a nurturer, by nature. It is that combination of personal motivation, professional achievements, and educational accomplishments; that makes her the perfect woman to take your nonprofit to the next level.
SJ graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2007, from Lindenwood University with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration in 2009, from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy in 2010 and completed her Community Health Worker certification in 2018.
In addition to founding, SJS. Business Building & More, in February 2020, SJ holds a Lead Grant Writer position for A.L.I.V.E.(Always Living In Victory Enterprises, LLC), has been an active member on the Grant Review Committee for Flourish (Generate Health), is a Brand Ambassador for Annie Malone as a member of the #BoldMoves family based out of St. Louis, Missouri and serves as a Domestic Violence Advocate for a local nonprofit organization.
“Growing up on the West Side of St. Louis City, I wasn’t expected to go very far; but I beat the odds. I have been blessed to find my passion helping others build their dreams and my only hope is to take it to the next level with SJS. Business Building & More.”
