She also became an independent travel agent and owner of Chanel's Travel Channel in 2022, where she specializes in arranging individual, group and corporate travel for her clients.
MOUNT VERNON, NY, October 14, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Chanel D. Weathers, MPA, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Weathers is an experienced service professional who has served as the director of education and employment for Lantern Community Services in New York since 2021. Her promotion comes after a five-year commitment as the company's employment services supervisor. Among a myriad of responsibilities, Ms. Weathers supervises a team of 11 employees, oversees data and quality assurance, and conducts development and financial literacy training.
Lantern Community Services is notably a social services agency that provides shelter and supportive housing for people who were previously homeless. Frequently, these individuals are veterans of the U.S. military, had either been incarcerated, homeless or living in the foster care system. The organization also assists with education and training programs and job placement.
In addition to her primary career endeavors, Ms. Weathers has been an adviser for AdvisoryCloud Inc. since 2021. Furthermore, Ms. Weathers expanded her expertise by becoming an independent travel agent and owner of Chanel's Travel Channel in 2022, where she specializes in arranging individual, group and corporate travel for her clients.
During an earlier stage of her career, Ms. Weathers garnered experience as a career development adviser and research and evaluation analyst assistant for Outreach in Richmond Hill, New York, between 2014 and 2018. Ms. Weathers was also a case manager and employment specialist for Women in Need Inc. from 2013 to 2014 and a residential specialist for Safe Horizon between 2012 and 2013.
Long dedicated to civic advocacy, Ms. Weathers enjoys supporting various nonprofit organizations, including the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. She has also been a volunteer tax professional for Ariva since 2021. Furthermore, Ms. Weathers has been an executive board member of the Association of Vocational Rehabilitation in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse since 2020.
Prior to embarking upon her professional journey, Ms. Weathers received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Albany State University in 2011, followed by a Master of Public Administration in inspection and oversight from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2014. Additionally, she received certification in financial counseling through the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education in 2021. Looking toward the future, Ms. Weathers aims to receive a second master's degree in mental health counseling from New York University so that she can become a licensed therapist and ultimately establish her own practice.
Ms. Weathers is a respected member of the International Society of Female Professionals. She is also a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society where she was notably recognized with a Leaders in the Field Award. Ms. Weathers believes that her success is due primarily to her support network and her commitment to lifelong learning.
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