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Jennifer's work combines: Law, Philosophy & Religion, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Mount Vernon High School
Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice/Police Science
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a First-Line Supervisors of Police & Detectives:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I worked in banking.
2.
I quit my job in the banking industry so I could return to college.
3.
I got a job as a security guard to help pay my way through college.
4.
A friend encouraged me to take the test to be a police officer.
5.
Even though I started out feeling that I might be in over my head I worked on developing myself.
6.
Became a detective; later promoted as 1st African-American female to make Sergeant.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
The lack of encouragement. I was asked 'Can't you find another job?' Each time I had to make a decision that was in the best interest of my personal success, I had 'friends' walk away from me.
How I responded:
For me listening to motivational speakers like Les Brown and listening to the stories of others who overcame significant obstacles. Developing a relationship with God helped me to power through the noise of self doubt and the lack of confidence or support that came from others.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I spent much of my childhood not feeling loved. Therefore, I first had to learn to love myself. This helped me to develop the courage to accept the fact that I could do anything that I set my mind to.