The Booker Sumner Community Health Center was founded in 2014. About our staff:
TheĀ Executive Director of the program is, Saudia Garnette (top left). Saudia is a Licensed Master Social Worker with Ā a very broad background. She earned her Master of Social Work Degree from Rutgers University. She earned a Bachelors in Art History from Hunter College. In additional for many years she Ā worked as a Crisis Counselor. She has been working with the elderly Ā and people in crisis in Manhattan for theĀ past 15 years.
The Licensed Counselor for the program is Janie Dough. Janie is a Licensed Clinical Counselor. She earned her Masters Degree from Columbia University and has been aĀ Counselor and aĀ leader/ facilitator for groupĀ workĀ for the past 17 years. Prior to working with the elderly Janie worked with Children in the public school system
In addition, our staff includesĀ 2 Master level interns, two Bachelor Degree level interns and 5 high school level interns and volunteersĀ from the community.
We have partnerships with over 100 local businesses and schools to provide additional support, programsĀ and services to the elderly.
