Our mission is to intelligently support the high aspirations of minority students. We offer information, quality cyber mentoring, encouragement, and support that will help bolster student efforts to achieve high goals.
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2026 Wall Street Journal Article “NURSING, A SUREFIRE NEW PATH TO PROSPERITY”
YEARS AGO, ANYONECANACHIEVE.COM INCLUDED REGISTERED NURSING AS ONE OF OUR TOP RECOMMENDED (330) PROFESSIONS. REGISTERED NURSING CAREERS HAVE LONG BEEN HIGHLY DESIRABLE FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. WE SEE NURSING AS A HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE CAREER TO ALL WILLING TO UNDERGO THE YEARS OF TRAINING. WE CLASSIFY NURSING AS A HIGHLY PAID PROFESSION. THERE ARE 3.4 MILLION EMPLOYED NURSES, BUT WE NEED MORE. (PLEASE SEE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE ABOUT OUR NURSE MENTORS) THERE IS A NURSE SHORTAGE THAT CAN ONLY…
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HONORING REVEREND BRUCE ROSE, SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
We hope that the pages of AnyoneCanAchieve.com are filled with inspiration. Inspiration has long been a defining characteristic of Pastor Bruce Rose’s ministry. He has faithfully served his parishioners at Second Baptist Church, and his ministry has also reached throughout the Bloomington community, across Indiana, and beyond. We know this from the many tributes Dr. Rose received upon his 20th anniversary at Second Baptist. We thank Reverend Rose for his faithful service and are pleased to honor him with this…
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Dr. Thomas-College Persistence Consulting
Anyonecanachieve has a consulting feature referred to as Totalachievementgroup. About Total Achievement Group: We consult to Schools, Universities and Corporations concerned with assuring greater minority access and participation in academic settings and in the workplace. For many years now, I have studied minority academic achievement literature. I have implemented the best of what I learned with my own students at Martin University where I am Professor of Community Psychology and Director of Clinical Development. I’ve learned how to support and…
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Deontae Craig, B.A. Sports Studies, Minors in Communications & Media Management, University of Iowa
Deontae Craig provided this update April 18, 2025. “My B.A. is in Sports Studies. I double minored in Communications & Media Management! My time at Iowa was amazing start to finish! Going in during 2020 was tough but with the connections I made through classes and football, it made the experience fun and worth it. I’m excited to pursue this next step in my football journey as it has always been my dream to play this game at the highest…
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Honoring my Mentor: Dr. James P. Holland Professor of Zoology, Indiana University
by, Dr. Jack E. Thomas, Ph.D., HSPP, Clinical Psychologist & Professor of Community Psychology, Martin University Dr. James Holland taught at Indiana University-Bloomington for three decades until his death in 1998. He was a kindly scholar, a celebrated teacher, a mentor to many and a trusted advisor. I was privileged to enroll in his Developmental Anatomy and Physiology course as an undergraduate student at IU Bloomington. I was contemplating a double undergraduate major in Psychology and Biology. I later however,…
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Reasons to Persist in College!
Anyonecanachieve.com believes a college education is important. It is important now and even more so in the not too distant future. Available Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for 2023 show that across all occupations for workers 25 years and older: 9.5% had attained an Associate Degree, 21.1% had attained a Bachelor’s Degree 11.7% had attained a Master’s Degree and 4.8% had attained a Professional Degree or Doctoral Degree Nearly 50% of those employed had attained a College Degree. With very…
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Inspirational Stories of Doctors Overcoming Adversity
Becoming a doctor is no easy feat, but for some, the road to success is paved with significant challenges. Tampa Magazine recently highlighted the stories of four remarkable doctors who overcame extraordinary obstacles to pursue their dream careers in medicine. Their inspiring journeys are a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the human spirit’s ability to triumph over adversity. If you’re looking for some motivation or simply want to be inspired by their powerful stories, you can read the full article…
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DR. JAMES GLADDEN, POLITICAL SCIENTIST, MENTOR
AUGUST 2024 “On this website, Dr. Thomas promotes the idea that anyone can achieve. Many young people, for whatever reason, believe that paths to career success are closed to them. Mentors share stories about their success in chosen vocations. A link to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics gives concise information about a variety of top occupations. Anyone Can Achieve shows users a practical way forward, and the website is inspirational” Dr. James Gladden, Professor of Political Science, Emeritus. University…
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AUGUST 2024-New Feature @ Anyonecanachieve.com
Anyonecanachieve.com is pleased to link to O*Net OnLine, a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website that details some 900 different occupations. The detailed descriptions include the following: Skills, Knowledge, Education, Worker Characteristics, Interests, Work Values and Work Styles. Each month Anyonecanachieve will provide to link to 5 different recommended Occupations you can explore. We will direct your follow up questions to our Certified Vocational Expert. THE ANYONECANACHIEVE SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL TITLES FOR AUGUST 2024 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-3033.00 19-3033.00 Mental…
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Karen Moore, M.S., Community Psychology, LMHC, LCAC, CSAYC
Anyonecanachieve.com is proud to welcome Business Owner and Licensed Therapist, Karen J. Moore. Karen is CEO of Elevated Minds, LLC, in Indianapolis. Elevated Minds is a social service agency that provides counseling for individuals, couples and families. Elevated Minds offers performance counseling for athletes as well. Karen is licensed to practice is four states, Indiana, Florida, New Jersey and in New Hampshire. This is quite an accomplishment in itself. Karen earned her master’s degree from Martin University. Karen is one…
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Dr. Ke’Yon Jones, DO
Dr. Ke’Yon Jones, DO (Physician) It is an honor to welcome Dr. Ke’Yon Jones(Physician)to anyonecanachieve’s list of mentors. Ke’Yon’s addition to our site strikes a chord-minority underrepresentation in all 330 of the occupational titles we recommend. As Dr. Jones notes in his profile “access” is crucial: “The biggest challenge I think students face is access. This could mean access to the best teachers, resources, and even communities that are conducive to great learning environment. Being a former teacher myself, and…
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Welcome Diamond McClam, MS, LMHC
Anyone Can Achieve is pleased to welcome Diamond McClam, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). Diamond has extensive training in the field of addiction both residential and outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol including intensive outpatient. It was a pleasure to supervise his university clinical training. He is a bright and compassionate therapist who is focused on care giving. Please take a look at his profile information. He emphasizes the importance of positive communication and removing the stigma of mental…
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PROFESSOR KEVIN BROWN
SPOTLIGHT ON: Longtime Mentor, Law Professor Kevin Brown. In 1978, Kevin Brown graduated with distinction from Indiana University Kelley School of Business where he majored in Accounting. He then pursued a law degree at Yale. He graduated from Yale Law School in 1982. After graduation, he joined the Indianapolis law firm of Baker & Daniels (now, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP) until 1987. That year Kevin joined the faculty at Indiana University Maurer School of law in 1in Bloomington…
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BUSINESS SECTION FEATURE:
MRS. MARY BYRDSONG: CHILDCARE PIONEER-ENTREPRENEUR Mrs. Mary Byrdsong is our Mother’s Day featured role model. A mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mary has had a lifetime dedication to children. Her hard work in the field influenced and inspired her own children and grandchildren to follow her wonderful caring example.Years ago, Mary worked at St. Rita Catholic School in Indianapolis as a teacher. Mrs.Byrdsong later took child development classes offered by indiana University. Mrs. Byrdsong founded and managed “Precious Little People”…
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Occupational Parity for African and Hispanic Americans: Our challenge and Opportunity!
We at Anyonecanachieve.com are highly concerned about equity, fairness, inclusion and opportunity for all to participate in our recommended 330 occupational titles. Our goal is to encourage greater college persistence and preparation that can lead to a more fulfilling future. Our focus is where the greatest need exists. African Americans and Hispanic Americans compared to White and Asian Americans, have less educational attainment and fewer great opportunities in the U.S. Labor Force. The 330 titles we recommend encompass about 36 million…
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Update: Deontae Craig Career Progress @ Iowa
Deontae Craig ( Defensive Lineman #45, Iowa Hawkeyes) To find out more about Iowa football visit https://hawkeyesports.com/sports/football/ Anyonecanachieve.com featured Deontae at the beginning of his college career. We are so pleased that Deontae took time from his busy schedule to provide us with the following inspiring update. Thanks so much Deontae. “I am about to enter my 4th year at the University of Iowa! I am a sports studies major and I am minoring in communications. I hope to have…
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ACA Mission Statement 2022
Anyonecanachieve.com is a college persistence program. We are seeking career specific mentors to help inform, encourage, inspire and offer support to African American and other minority students as they embark on their college journey. At anyonecanachieve.com we promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the most rewarding and lucrative professional occupations in the U.S. labor market. African Americans and other minorities are seriously underrepresented in these great professions historically and now. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion should be more than just words…
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Anyonecanachieve.com is pleased to welcome Kambui Abdullah, M.S., LMHC
Kambui Abdullah received his Master’s Degree from Martin University and is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana. He has had specialized training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Assessment and Intervention and Medication Assisted Training. He is also a Certified Peer Recovery Coach. I am so proud of this young man’s accomplishments. He believes is giving back to the community and sharing his expertise with others. Recently, he was kind enough to give a presentation…
We are tremendously pleased to welcome our colleague, (Virginia) Licensed Professional Counselor, Nicholas Wright, MS
