Author: Dr. Jack Thomas
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.…
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Welcome Diamond McClam, MS, LMHCA
Anyone Can Achieve is pleased to welcome Diamond McClam, a licensed mental health counselor associate. 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…
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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…
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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…
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In The Spotlight
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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…
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45 Graduate Degree Jobs That Pay More Than $100K
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Anyonecanachieve.com is pleased and honored to highlight Dr. Charlie Nelms, Ed.D.,Vice President Emeritus IU
Charlie recently received the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Martin University (where the author has taught Psychology for over two decades). Here is what the Fifty-Third Commencement Program had to say about Charlie: “He is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, a compelling storyteller and a dedicated activist. Charlie obtained his undergraduate degree…
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Anyonecanachieve.com is pleased to spotlight Attorney, Robbie Lee Flippin, Esq.
We are so proud of this young attorney’s career accomplishments. Robbie earned her law degree from Indiana University-The Robert H. McKinney School of Law with concentration in Health Law. She is employed at Eli Lilly and Company for the past 4 years. In her current role Robbie focuses on global clinical trial agreement negotiations, vendor…
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Dr. Carolyn Calloway-Thomas Receives W. George Pinnell Award
Dr. Carolyn Calloway-Thomas Honored Carolyn received the W. George Pinnell Award for Outstanding Service to Indiana University, April 1, 2022 (This award recognizes faculty and librarians who have shown exceptional breadth and depth of commitment in service to the university, to their profession, or to the public) A BRIEF SUMMARY OF CAROLYN’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE…
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AFRICAN AMERICANS ON THE RIGHT COLLEGE ACADEMIC PATH, HEADED FORWARD!
IN 2020 there were about 164 million people employed in the U.S. labor force. Of those individuals (25 and over) nearly 40 percent possessed a Bachelor’s degree or more. Those individuals would be described as having high specific vocational preparation (SVP) therefore generally qualifying for skilled jobs with typically higher prestige and pay. Such jobs…
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Professor Carolyn Calloway-Thomas Receives Award From National Communication Association & Indiana University
In 2020, professor Carolyn Calloway-Thomas received two of the most prestigious awards that can be bestowed upon a member of the national communication association and Indiana University. On November 21, 2020, she received the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award from the National Communication Association. The award is presented to the person judged to have…