Journey to the Sea Islands

Angel Harriott is the founder and President of Global Journey for Children, Inc. (GJFC) and a child and family mental health therapist. She is the author of "Journey to Nubia and Kemet: Exploring African History, Culture, and Contributions," which is the first in her series of textbooks and workbooks on African history, and it was the catalyst for creating the nonprofit organization in 2017. In 2019, Angel penned and published "Journey to the Sea Islands: Gullah Geechee Good!" addressing the African American heritage and culture in the sea island coastal region. Angel was formally trained at Howard University and Bowie State University. She has counseled children clinically and provided career counseling for traditional and non-traditional adult students primarily in STEM occupations. Angel has been instrumental in creating and implementing holistic career development interventions that ultimately connected many young adults to employment in various fields, from information technology and cybersecurity to allied healthcare. In her most recent role, Associate Director for Colleges and Universities for a higher education council, she worked with higher education institutions and businesses, nationally. Angel also participated in the international panel led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on"Rethinking Education," which provided the opportunity to share experiences and successful strategies. She currently counsels K-12 students in the school system. ¿ Her vision is to have GJFC programs implemented in a variety of educational settings and to continue partnering with schools and organizations to expand programs and resources offered through GJFC, Inc.; and, stressing the importance of cultural literacy for children.