Dr. Latoya Bosworth is a former educator, author, mentor and motivational speaker. She completed her B.A in Sociology with a minor in Social Work from Western New England University in 2002, and her M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy at Bay Path College in 2009. She has myriad of human service experience, particularly with at-risk youth and families. Over the last 23 years, she has worked in programs affiliated with the Department of Children and Families, and Department of Youth Services. She has also implemented curriculum for after school programs and summer camps, and facilitated workshops for youth and youth workers.
Dr. Bosworth, also known for pen name Brenda's Child, earned her PhD in Human Services in 2018. She has served as a district behavior specialist in the public school system and a PBIS coach. She has made a lifetime commitment to empower youth and women.
In 2014 She received the Eyes of Courage award for empowering women and girls to reach their full potential. In 2015 she was recognized as one of the 100 Women of Color making contributions in the arts, education and the community. As a result September 18 is now recognized as "Latoya Bosworth" day in her hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts.
She is available for speaking engagements and workshops (for youth as well as those who work with youth) on topics such as self-esteem, therapeutic writing, and over overcoming obstacles. Her combination personal and professional experience along with her dynamic stage presence create an engaging and enlightening experience for all. Just click here to schedule or view her events
Dr. Bosworth, also known for pen name Brenda's Child, earned her PhD in Human Services in 2018. She has served as a district behavior specialist in the public school system and a PBIS coach. She has made a lifetime commitment to empower youth and women.
In 2014 She received the Eyes of Courage award for empowering women and girls to reach their full potential. In 2015 she was recognized as one of the 100 Women of Color making contributions in the arts, education and the community. As a result September 18 is now recognized as "Latoya Bosworth" day in her hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts.
She is available for speaking engagements and workshops (for youth as well as those who work with youth) on topics such as self-esteem, therapeutic writing, and over overcoming obstacles. Her combination personal and professional experience along with her dynamic stage presence create an engaging and enlightening experience for all. Just click here to schedule or view her events
Dr. Bosworth's Testimony
My mother died six months before my fifth birthday. I was fortunate enough as a child not to feel her absence because of my maternal grandmother. My “Ga-Ga,”as we affectionately called her, took responsibility for my sister and me after her twenty-three year old daughter succumbed to breast cancer. Ga-Ga became my mother and my best friend. Unfortunately she also battled with cancer (ovarian) and lost on Christmas Day in 1991. That day something in me died as well.
Without her I felt I had no purpose. I had no desire. Like a programmed robot, I systemically marched through my adolescent years: school, work and home. I made the honor roll, I participated in after-school activities, and hung out with friends. To the outside world, I was your average high school student. But inside, I was desolate, a candle whose flame had been blown out. I did things because I was expected to do them, not because I wanted to.
Then in my senior year,the FIRE in me was re-ignited by my Psychology/African-American History teacher,Carol Hoffman. She saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. This teacher made me want to learn again and she made me feel special.To this day, I’m still not sure what it is about that woman that made me feel good inside, that compelled me to reach for goals for myself and not just for others. Whatever it was, I’m thankful for it.
While I was in college, I wrote Mrs. Hoffman a letter telling her how influential she was to me. She had no idea that she’d made so much of an impact on my life in such a short period of time.That’s the thing about working with young people…sometimes you never know how much your time, love and support means to them until later.
READ MORE ABOUT BRENDA'S CHILD'S JOURNEY IN HER MEMOIR:
The Right Amount of Sunshine...Cultivating Little Girls into Young Ladies
