The founder of No Struggle No Success Inc., is Janette Graham, a Cuban American woman who has a profound understanding of the challenges of prison life, as it has been ingrained in her experiences. While she hasn't personally served time in detention centers or prisons, her life has been marked by poverty, homelessness, violence, drugs, sexual abuse, neglect, racial and health disparities and challenges within a blended household. The impact of her parents' and guardians' incarceration created an environment leading to learning difficulties, juvenile offenses, substance abuse, suicidality, and risky sexual behavior has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.
By the age of 19, Janette became a teen parent twice, facing numerous social, educational, cultural, financial, racial, and health disparities. As a woman of color, a minority, and a mother living in poverty, she grappled with feelings of isolation and inequality. Janette found a transformative opportunity in a hospital-based community initiative program, which served as her second chance at life. Determined not to be defined by her parents' life or the trauma inflicted on her and her children, Janette completed her high school diploma and secured gainful employment in the healthcare industry.
With guidance from her employers and coworkers turned mentors, Janette embarked on a journey of personal and professional development. Now, as the President of No Struggle No Success, Inc. (NSNS), she envisions assisting transitioning youth and adults back into the community through mentorship. Recognizing the power of mentorship in displaying life skills, Janette is committed to fostering an environment built around community, positivity, and collaboration to support the reentry population in achieving success.
Janette has earned a B.S. in Information Systems and holds certifications in ACE Interface Master Presenter, CEs in Life Skills Coaching, Mental Health First Aid, , Parent Engagement, Minority-Latina Cultural Presence, Web Designing, Notary Public, HQL, and CCW. With 20 years of experience in Healthcare Administration and Information Technology across various sectors, she interacts with volunteers and diverse boards. Janette excels in high-quality administrative, research, and technology support skills. With 14 years of experience in grants management, she has successfully identified and developed strategies to optimize the grants process, securing $2.3 million in awarded grant proposals over the past 9 years.
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