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Raymond L. Giddens Jr. - Executive Director
Raymond L. Giddens Jr., MSW, LSW, has over eight years of experience working with the at-risk youth population.  His expertise embraces the child welfare system, case management, counseling, and administration services.  Raymond has obtained a Bachelor in Social Work degree from Western Illinois University and a Masters in Social Work degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  Raymond is in the process of obtaining his Ed.D in Human Services Administration from Nova Southeastern University.  He obtained his social work license from the Board of Examiners for Social Workers from the state of Nevada. 

Raymond has current and prior associations with Unity Baptist Church (2003-Present), the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2003-2006), the Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services (2003-2004, 2006-2007), and Maple Star (2006-2007).  Raymond holds memberships with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., National Association of Social Workers, Nevada Youth Care Providers, Co-chair for the Clark County Housing Coalition, as well serves as Secretary of the Association of Black Social Workers- Las Vegas Chapter.

Raymond is the Executive Director for Unity Village, a non-profit social services agency. He is also the CEO and Consultant to Giddens & Associates, LLC a behavioral health center that provides outpatient mental health services and rehabilitative mental health services to children with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. 

       

 
 
 
 
Karla L. Giddens - Treasurer

Karla L. Giddens has a diverse background of experience in the fields of special events and public relations. Karla is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism & Media Studies, she is a Certified Wedding Planner and has received her Certificate in Basic Human Resource Management. She is currently enrolled in a Master in Business Administration program at Keller Graduate School of Management. Her past associations involve the NBA Summer League and Clark County Department of Recreation. 

 
 
Joseph Wiley - Secretary

Joseph Wiley has over 10 years of working with at-risk youth.  For over 9 years he has worked independently in the community mentoring several young men and women in academics and other areas.  Joseph volunteered several years with the Big Brother & Big Sisters program to help those in need of guidance and a positive male role model.  His past professional experiences involve providing administrative customer related services to various organizations within Clark County, Nevada.  Joseph is currently in the process of obtaining a Certificate in Non-Profit Management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Joseph has completed the College of Southern Nevada Student Leadership Academy Program & the Professional Development Certificate Program in 2010. He plans to continue to pursue his Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the fall of 2010.  Joseph believes that the children of today are the future leaders of tomorrow.