Our Staff
With over two decades of experience, her career has centered on supporting youth across education, child development, health services, and the juvenile legal system, helping them navigate complex systemic and emotional challenges. Through her leadership, she advocates for equity and resource access, ensuring young people can reach their full potential as agents of change.
A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Candice combines professional expertise with a commitment to authenticity and purpose. Outside of her work, she enjoys traveling, shopping, and cherishing time with her friends and family.
Amanda joined The Arthur Project in 2025 as the South Bronx Site Manager, leading TAP’s inaugural year of partnership at the school and helping establish a strong foundation for the program within the school community. She brings experience across New York City’s public and charter schools, as well as in individual therapeutic practice and group facilitation. Her work centers on supporting young people while recognizing the broader systems that shape their experiences and well-being.
Amanda’s leadership style is grounded in collaboration, accountability, and empowering others to recognize their strengths and grow as professionals, while cultivating a culture of belonging, teamwork, and joy. At the heart of her work is a belief in empowerment, whether supporting a young person in finding their voice or helping an emerging social worker discover the kind of practitioner they want to become.
Jessica brings more than two decades of experience in social work practice, nonprofit leadership, higher education, community organizing, and research. Before joining The Arthur Project, she served in multiple school-based roles, supporting students and families through community schools, peer mentoring, and initiatives addressing chronic absenteeism and housing instability. Earlier, she supervised residential treatment services for adolescents in foster care.
She earned a BA in Psychology from Boston University, an MSW with a concentration in Children, Youth and Families from California State University, East Bay, and a PhD in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University. Her doctoral research examined the experiences of leaders working to create lasting social change.
Jessica has also taught and mentored social work students as an Adjunct Lecturer at Hunter College, a Field Advisor at the Silberman School of Social Work, and a SIFI-certified Field Instructor. Her scholarship and presentations focus on social work, community organizing, equity, mentoring, and organizational change, including research on The Arthur Project’s evidence-based mentoring model.
Tiwana joined TAP as the North Bronx Site Manager in 2026. She brings to TAP a wealth of experience working in a variety of settings, including public schools, the shelter system, hospitals, outpatient services, and corrections, providing therapeutic and supportive services. These experiences have allowed her to work with individuals and families across different stages of their life trajectory and have strengthened her commitment to empowering people and communities with the skills, resources, and tools they need to navigate challenges and thrive.
Tiwana is especially passionate about empowering young people to heal, find belonging, and realize their potential. Throughout her career, she has prioritized meaningful relationships and the development of others, particularly emerging social workers. She is committed to helping future social workers build the confidence, skills, and professional foundation needed to make a lasting impact in the field. Tiwana brings a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered approach to her work, leading with empathy, compassion, and respect.
Outside of work, Tiwana enjoys listening to music, watching sports, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
Destiny holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government from the University of Hartford and a Master of Science in Education Policy from Johns Hopkins University. Through her work with The Arthur Project and across government and community-based settings, she has supported youth and families, developed educational initiatives, and advocated for greater access and opportunity.
With a passion for K–12 education, public service, and policy, Destiny is dedicated to bridging policy and practice and creating meaningful change for students, families, and the communities she serves.
When not working, Kristinah enjoys walks with her dog and spending quality time with friends + family over a delicious meal.
Teana is very passionate about working with Social Work interns as well as the students and families who are a part of The Arthur Project but when she isn’t working, Teana enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Vernon-Edwards pursued this career because of her passion and commitment to fostering professional growth and maintaining high standards of program excellence contributes to a meaningful and impactful learning environment. She possesses extensive knowledge and experience in the field of human and social services, complemented by specialized training and professional experience in psychotherapy.
Prior to joining The Arthur Project, Mrs. Vernon-Edwards accumulated years of professional experience in human and social services. She earned a B.A. in Sociology from Stony Brook University in 2004, an M.S.W. from Hunter College in 2012, and a Master’s degree in Human Services Leadership from
St. Joseph’s University in 2024.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Mrs. Vernon-Edwards recognizes the importance of self-care and strives to incorporate it into her daily life. She maintains a peaceful and fulfilling life grounded in her faith and strengthened by her relationships with family and friends. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, listening to music, and socializing with others.
Within the past 15 years of her career, Moyosore has been providing support to
individuals, families and groups as a clinical social worker in out-patient clinics for children and families as well as in private practice. As a Director of Preventive Services, and Senior Supervising Clinician, Moyosore worked collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams and guided the work of aspiring social workers, postdoctoral fellows and licensed clinicians to provide sound behavioral health treatment to various communities. Through her career Moyosore also taught human services at LaGuardia Community College and was an adjunct lecturer at her alma mater, Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work.
Moyosore also has a love for dance and fitness that she enjoys along with doing various outdoor activities. A big part of what currently keeps her busy is her role as a basketball mom to two high achieving student athletes who she coaches from the stands and in life.
