Minding My Business has launched a campaign to celebrate local unsung heroes across the country for the impact they have made to make our world a brighter place to live. We chose Valerie E. Robinson, MS, LPC, LCPC-S, PhD (ABD) President & CEO Cor-Les Consultants A Health Education and Promotion Company Cor-Les Institute, Inc. A National Training and Education Center. Valerie E. Robinson, respectfully known as Doc V. Doc V. is known in her community and throughout the streets of Washington, DC for her humanitarianism. If there is a need, she jumps right in to help and assist where needed. No matter the natural disaster, there is no job to dirty for her to roll up her sleeve and get the job done. She is also a strong prayer warrior. Val is the person you want on your team when the chips are down, you are in the 4th quarter 1 minute left on the clock, 2nd down and goal, she will bring it home.
Val is responsible for many youths to reevaluate their diet and consider trying some healthier options. Her HipHop Diet curriculum has won the hearts of youth all over the country and their supporting households. She has worked with non-profits too numerous to count about healthy eating/healthy living. She is a gem. I am honored to have worked with her for the past 2 decades.
Ms. Robinson has worked as a private consultant in the areas of substance abuse and nutritional health. Ms. Robinson’s areas of expertise include substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery support services and strategies, managing Government, Federal and Foundation grants, assessment, and development of state training programs for substance abuse practitioners. Ms. Robinson has trained nationally and internationally on: self-esteem building, substance abuse treatment and prevention strategies, clinical issues, confidentiality and ethical practices, women’s health issues, culture competency, clinical supervision, group therapy, creative interventions for treatment retention, overweight & obesity in underserved communities, healthy eating and living strategies, adolescent trauma and violence, pediatric HIV/AIDs and health care delivery systems.
Doc V. can be reached via Email: Valerieerobinson@gmail.com
By: Wanda Jones
February 14, 2022
