Honor Society® member
Joya Gentry
College Readiness Mentor at iEducate
- North Carolina A
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Class of 2026
- Greensboro, NC
Member since December 2022
About
Joya Gentry is a first-year, sophomore studying Child Development and Family Studies at North Carolina A&T State University, the #1 Public HBCU in the country. She’s an aspiring child & family therapist, passionate about nurturing families and children to attain mental and emotional prosperity. She attended CTE Galena Park Early College High School in her hometown of Houston, Texas where she obtained her diploma as well as an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Child Development. She has over 4 years of experience working with children and families in her community and has a heart for serving those in under-resourced, underrepresented areas.
Education
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San Jacinto Community College
Early Childhood Education
2018 – 2022
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Child/Family Therapist
- Outside the classroom
Dance
Journaling/Writing
Reading
Experience
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College Readiness Mentor
iEducate
Mar 2022 – Aug 2022
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Case Management Asst
Community Works CDC
Jun 2020 – Aug 2020
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After School Tutor
High 5 After School Program
Aug 2018 – Mar 2020
Volunteering
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Volunteer/Intern I assisted the Theatre Department of Nimitz High School in Houston, Texas in putting on their children’s show, Alice in Wonderland.
Nimitz High School Theatre Department
Nov 2022 – Dec 2022
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Volunteer I helped prepare and distribute foods and goods to Greensboro families in need.
Urban Ministry
Aug 2022
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Disaster Relief Volunteer I helped distribute meals to over 300+ families suffering from income loss due to the pandemic.
Community Works
Jun 2020 – Aug 2020
