To learn more about Marline's work, please visit her website Francois-Madden is the CEO of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center, bestselling author of. Marline's work has been featured in Forbes, CBS, MadameNoire, Essence, Bustle, Business Insider, Family Circle, Elite Daily, Huffington Post, Fox 5, Hot 97, Therapy for Black Girls and various media platforms. Marline was recently named by the National Association of Social Workers as 2020 "Social Worker of the Year". She is currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. She is a member of the National Association of Social Worker and Chair of the Legislative and Social Action committee. Her research interest focuses on mental health disparities among Black girls. Marline has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State University and Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers University - Newark. She continues to be a pillar of leadership as a coach for mental health professionals who seek to expand their expertise, brand themselves, and diversify their income. She also volunteered at a children’s orphanage in Ghana.Ĭonscious of living what she teaches, Marline believes that everyone can live a life of service and be intentional about self-care - the two are not mutually exclusive. Her commitment to youth development earned her an invite to speak to young global leaders from countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Israel, Bangladesh and more, about self-care.
She facilitated trauma-informed group and individual sessions for young women in Haiti who were sex trafficking survivors. She was named by the White House as a Nominated Changemaker at the State of the Women summit during the Obama administration.Įmpowerment isn’t what she does, it’s who she is.ĭriven by passion and purpose, Marline touches the lives of many through her work. Marline has shared her expertise at dozens of universities, colleges, community organizations, churches and conferences- including the Congressional Black Caucus for Women and Girls. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she has become a sought-after expert in mental health, trauma, self-care, and girls leadership. Marline Francois Madden is the owner and Clinical Director of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center, Huffington Post contributor, phenomenal public speaker, best selling author of The State of Black Girls and entrepreneur.
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