About the author
Dr. Wanda J. Evans-Brewer is a three time published author and education specialist. With teaching experience that ranges from pre-school to higher education, Dr. Evans-Brewer has been an educator for past 25 years.
Having earned a B.A. in English Literature from The University of Illinois at Chicago, and a M.A. in Urban Education at St. Xavier University in Chicago and a PhD from Capella University, Dr. Evans-Brewer is currently a professor at both Concordia and DeVry Universities.
Dr. Evans-Brewer is a self-described Synergist. She is able to collaborate with individuals and groups facilitating with the sole belief that two things work better together than either one could alone. She believes that Synergy is power. It moves, it motivates, and it inspires. It lays a foundation whereby individuals develop the inner-strength and determination to replace fear, procrastination with a new life plan. When it really works, it becomes a positive contagious force for growth and change.
Beyond academics, Dr. Evans-Brewer has serviced at-risk youth since 1997. She has a long history of providing mentoring. She is the founder of a not-for profit: Purple Rain: Girls Overcoming Abuse, a mentoring group used to provide outreach to girls’ and women involved in intimate partner abuse.
Newly wed, mother of four, outside of the classroom, you can find Wanda instructing, writing, public speaking, developing media projects, and organizing programs that encourage enrichment, improved self-esteem, and life management skills. Be sure to log on to her internet radio station, Beyond the Surface Radio @Spreaker.com for intelligent internet radio laced with street reality and good ole' fashion wisdom.