My name is Wakili (Meaning- representative of change)The choreographer of oneness and connectedness.I am the founder of the Zawadi Arts & Leadership Training Institute,(www.zawadiartsandleadership.org)a community consulting firm in Silver Spring Maryland. Raised in Chicago's rich multi-cultured neighborhoods, Wakili developed a strong respect and appreciation for cultural diversity. Wakili McNeill holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Community Development at Norfolk State University (NSU).She has worked in youth development for over 10 years. Cultivating and influencing several diverse groups in Chicago, Baltimore, Virginia, Washington DC & Maryland her work has impacted both youth development professionals and young people directly in sectors such as: academic, faith- based institutions, neighborhood civic groups, city commissions, business advisory boards, and other community based groups.As the Director of Youth & Community Development in Hampton, VA at Alternatives, Inc., Wakili has galvanized communities in Hampton & Newport News, VA to establish positive youth programming, youth civic- engagement & youth- led advocacy. She has been instrumental in the development of several youth training tracks for national and statewide conferences.Wakili has inspired non- traditional youth leaders to create positive action steps to address issues that are important in their lives. As a Certified Advancing Youth Development Curriculum Facilitator, Wakili has trained youth professionals to work in partnership with young people to create positive sustainable change in the lives of young people and in their community at large. Wakili contributes her success to believing in the capacity of all people and recognizing the cultural arts as a valuable tool for empowerment.I also own a traveling pampering and spa service where our mission is to empower women & young girls with the necessary tools to maintain their complete sense of self as healers of our communities. We offer an array of services: Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Facials, Pedicures, Herbal Body Wraps, Herbal Consultations, Detox Programs, Crystal/ Gemstone therapy, Meditation/ Visioning Workshops, Affirmation therapy etc.......
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