PURPOSE

Dr. Kia R. McCray is an accomplished Macro-level, Licensed Master of Social Work with over 15 years of experience in providing holistic clinical services and overseeing nonprofit public management and government public health services through research, data collection/analysis, and quality assurance/improvement initiatives within organizations that provide mental and behavioral health services in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. 

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Dr. McCray grew up in the city of Camden, New Jersey, where she was determined to overcome the obstacles presented and grow to achieve something for the greater good so that others can be inspired. Therefore, Kia pursued her academic career and achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University School of Arts in Camden, NJ, a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in nonprofit public management, from Rutgers School of Social Work in New Brunswick, NJ, and a Doctor of Social Work degree from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN. With all the knowledge obtained through her academic journey, Kia’s purpose and passion were simple, she just wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. This passion truly inspired her Doctoral Dissertation which was an action-based research study with a qualitative inquiry approach on Stress Management within the Social Work Profession. The purpose of this study was to help social workers and other helping professions gain a deeper understanding of workplace stress, empower them to manage their stress, and provide support by identifying effective strategies to create interventions for an effective stress management tool. Dr. McCray is a true advocate of individual health and wellbeing in order to help those learn and understand the importance of their physical and mental health.

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In 2019, Dr. McCray founded TruValu Consulting, LLC to further offer her expertise skills to organizations by assisting with strategic planning and implementation of ideas to produce positive outcomes, as well as, offering individual services for those looking to grow professionally by providing them with the tools and resources needed in order for them to be empowered to develop their purpose, achieve their goals, and accomplish their dreams.

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Dr. McCray thrives off of her attention to detail and inquisitive nature, which is all based on her desire to constantly educate herself to stay learning and growing. This desire has established Dr. McCray as a strong change agent in her field of expertise. Therefore, Dr. McCray will remain focused on continuing to lead and inspire others to learn and grow because she truly believes that education is key to the development of oneself that will later guide their intentions towards the destined path and purpose that they are meant to accomplish.