187 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition ENTREPRENEURS Zakiya Holman is dedicated to supporting others, especially children with exceptional needs, as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. This commitment mirrors the passion of her late mother, who devoted herself to nurturing and advocating for children with exceptional needs within the field of special education for 50 years. Originally pursuing work in journalism, Ms. Holman earned a bachelor’s degree in communications at California State University. She then pivoted her career, however, and began working as a special education teacher in 2001, aiding secondary students in a selfcontained classroom setting. She subsequently continued her studies and achieved an MS in applied behavior analysis at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2009. Simultaneously, she transitioned into the mental health field as a therapeutic behavioral and mental health rehabilitation specialist, offering behavioral intervention support and collaborating with professionals aiming to become marriage and family therapists and licensed clinical social workers. She later became a board-certified behavior analyst at the Center for Social Dynamics. Setting out on her own, Ms. Holman created Joint Venture, where she works to secure contracts aimed at offering comprehensive professional training and development opportunities tailored specifically for women. In addition, she authored “Streamline: Having the Audacity to Simplify Life’s Journey,” a book centered on the concept of life congruency, which emphasizes the importance of aligning with one’s values, identity and purpose. She believes this publication will allow her to expand her reach, secure more contracts and connect with a broader audience. Furthermore, she maintains her full-time commitment as a behavior analyst at the Center for Social Dynamics. Looking ahead, Ms. Holman envisions expanding Joint Venture, which is still in its early stages. She foresees herself engaging in international public speaking engagements and hosting workshops, offering coaching and consulting services on a global scale. ZAKIYA HOLMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ENRICHMENT Joint Venture Perris, CA
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