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MATT WITTMEYER staff photographer
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Personal: 30; married to Moses Smith, with two children, Branden 15, and Myanna 8.
Occupation: Founder and Director of Successful Pathways of YFC, a program for teen parents and youth at risk for early parenting.
Community activities: Genesee Community Charter School, Board Member; Rochester Youth for Christ, Board Member; African American Leadership Development Program, Class of 2005; Service Protocol & Pre-Marital Counseling, Ministry of Church of Love Faith Center, Sector 4 Community Round Table, Community Asset Partner Network, Youth Services Quality Counsel, Metro Council for Teen Potential.
My favorite thing to do in Rochester: My favorite thing to do is entertain. My husband and I love to have people over for bonfires, barbeques and outdoor movies.
Biggest challenge I’ve overcome and how I did it: I had my first child at the age of 14. Needless to say, that was a challenge that I had to overcome. In spite of that, I graduated from high school, obtained my B.A. from St. John Fisher College, got a masters degree in Social Work from the GRC-MSW Program of Brockport and Nazareth College, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work.
One thing I’ve always wanted to do but never have: I would love to publish a book on my life story.
If I could change one thing about myself it would be: Being too outspoken at times.
The talent I would most like to have: I would like to be a linguist.
The one thing I can’t live without: My family and the love of Jesus Christ.
The song that best describes my life: Imagine Me, by Kirk Franklin
One of my favorite sayings is: Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to an all-knowing God – Martin Luther.
Actress I’d like to portray me in a movie about my life: Sanaa Lathan
