Ms. Orita McCorkle, a native of North Carolina, is a 2007 graduate of Wake Forest University. After graduating with a B.A. in psychology, Orita worked as a research specialist at the Maya Angelou Center on Minority Health (now named the Maya Angelou Center of Health Equity). Orita worked under the mentorship and guidance of Dr. David L. Mount and Kristen G. Hairston to address the issues created by the relationship between one’s mind, body and spirit. Orita is currently earning a dual Master degree in Divinity and Counseling to further her work on this important topic. She hopes to encourage other to become informed and empowered to take care of their mind, body and spirit.
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