Marica Harris is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of experience in non-profit organizations that focused on women's empowerment, youth development, political advocacy, and leadership development.

 

She has a strong background in program operations, fiscal management, continuous quality improvement, talent acquisition & development, and client engagement.

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Marica's experience includes leading teams through transitions, training and development, mentoring new employees, strategic planning, and risk management assessments.

 

Marica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wilberforce University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Community Impact Award

• Sigma Excellence Award

• Kappa Sigma Basileus Award

• Certificate of Congressional Recognition - Congressman Jamaal Bowman

• Certificate of Congressional Recognition - Congressman Patrick Ryan

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AFFILIATIONS:

• National Association Advancement of Colored People

• National Council of Negro Women

• National Organization of Women

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

• Association of Fraternity Advisors

• National Action Network (NAN)

• Order of Eastern Star

• Wilberforce University Alumnae Association

• University of Pittsburgh Alumnae Association

• Edinboro University Alumnae Association

• Northeastern Region Board of Directors

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PERSONAL:

Marica is currently married to Dr. Phillip D. Harris (member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity) for 24 years. She has two sons, Christian and Terell Harris.