Small Business Ownership Workshop
Summer 2010 Edition
WICSA is poised to fight poverty among women by introducing the economic self sufficiency
workshop. This Small Business Ownership workshop, titled “Biz –Smart 101” , is for women
aspiring to own or maintain a small business to gain self sufficiency.
The 2010 summer workshop is specially designed for survivors of domestic violence, so that they
can avert the perils of abusive relationships due to financial hardships.
As we know abusive relationships can take a toll on physical and psychological make up of an
individual. This toll can leave indelible emotional and sometimes literal scars that destroy one's
self esteem. WICSA wants to help women whose self worth have been diminished due to abusive
relationships.
WICSA believes that every individual has potentials to succeed irrespective of what has happened
in the past. Some people are born to be successful no matter what they do, some have success
thrown at them and others have to work very hard at getting success.
We are poised to be the catalyst for success. WICSA recently completed an a series of
workshops on small business ownership with present and past residents of Sheltering Wings,
domestic violence Shelter based in Indiana, WICSA worked with a crop of seasoned professionals
volunteering their time and talents to make the self sufficiency dreams of these women
participants come true.
Some of our volunteers are:
Dr Natalie Blevins
Summer 2010 Edition
WICSA is poised to fight poverty among women by introducing the economic self sufficiency
workshop. This Small Business Ownership workshop, titled “Biz –Smart 101” , is for women
aspiring to own or maintain a small business to gain self sufficiency.
The 2010 summer workshop is specially designed for survivors of domestic violence, so that they
can avert the perils of abusive relationships due to financial hardships.
As we know abusive relationships can take a toll on physical and psychological make up of an
individual. This toll can leave indelible emotional and sometimes literal scars that destroy one's
self esteem. WICSA wants to help women whose self worth have been diminished due to abusive
relationships.
WICSA believes that every individual has potentials to succeed irrespective of what has happened
in the past. Some people are born to be successful no matter what they do, some have success
thrown at them and others have to work very hard at getting success.
We are poised to be the catalyst for success. WICSA recently completed an a series of
workshops on small business ownership with present and past residents of Sheltering Wings,
domestic violence Shelter based in Indiana, WICSA worked with a crop of seasoned professionals
volunteering their time and talents to make the self sufficiency dreams of these women
participants come true.
Some of our volunteers are:
Dr Natalie Blevins
Women Issues Communication Services Agency
...empowering women to succeed
...empowering women to succeed
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Dr. Natalie Blevins is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Dr. Blevins incorporates research and methods for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders
as well as other common complaints including stress, insomnia, high blood pressure, headaches,
fatigue, IBS, and chronic pain.
Dr. Blevins received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Florida and
completed her pre- and post-doctoral fellowship at the Indiana University School of Medicine.
She practices full-time at the Adult Psychiatry Clinic and Study Center at the Downtown
Indianapolis.
Andrea L. Coheen
Andrea Coheen graduated from Indiana University–Bloomington in 1985 with a degree in History
(B.A. 1985) and Indiana University School of Law–Bloomington in 1990 (J.D. 1990). Since her
admission to the Indiana bar in 1990, Andi has actively practiced law in Indianapolis, both with
private firms and the State of Indiana. She has experience in legal human resources, including
recruitment and placement of legal personnel.
A seasoned litigator, Andi’s experience includes medical malpractice defense, product liability
defense, mass tort defense, debtor/creditor rights and general civil litigation. Since joining Mark
K. Sullivan & Associates, PC in 2008, Andi has focused her practice on business and general civil
litigation, as well as criminal defense work. Andi is admitted to practice in Indiana, the U.S.
Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern
Districts of Indiana.
Andi is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association. In
addition to the practice of law, Andi is an active member in various community organizations,
serving as member of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis chapter of Impact 100.
Andrea Coheen graduated from Indiana University–Bloomington in 1985 with a degree in History
(B.A. 1985) and Indiana University School of Law–Bloomington in 1990 (J.D. 1990). Since her
admission to the Indiana bar in 1990, Andi has actively practiced law in Indianapolis, both with
private firms and the State of Indiana. She has experience in legal human resources, including
recruitment and placement of legal personnel.
A seasoned litigator, Andi’s experience includes medical malpractice defense, product liability
defense, mass tort defense, debtor/creditor rights and general civil litigation. Since joining Mark
K. Sullivan & Associates, PC in 2008, Andi has focused her practice on business and general civil
litigation, as well as criminal defense work. Andi is admitted to practice in Indiana, the U.S.
Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern
Districts of Indiana.
Andi is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association. In
addition to the practice of law, Andi is an active member in various community organizations,
serving as member of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis chapter of Impact 100.
Dabrice Bartet MBA
Dabrice got her Masters degree in Business Administration from the Indiana tech in 2006 and has
many years in corporate finance. She is a consultant and provides financial services to small
businesses and not- for - profit organizations. In her spare time she volunteers in her church.
Dabrice got her Masters degree in Business Administration from the Indiana tech in 2006 and has
many years in corporate finance. She is a consultant and provides financial services to small
businesses and not- for - profit organizations. In her spare time she volunteers in her church.
Cynthia Burgess
Cynthia is a seasoned customer service representative. She has more than 15 years experience in
Customer Service in diverse industries. She is currently a skill builder in RCI LLC, and has been
a vacation planning guide for the more than 10 years.
Cynthia has been a licensed insurance Agent and served meritoriously at the Customer Service
department of the United States Army.
Cynthia spends her spare time volunteering in civic centers and helping domestic violence
survivors make a fresh start.
Cynthia is a seasoned customer service representative. She has more than 15 years experience in
Customer Service in diverse industries. She is currently a skill builder in RCI LLC, and has been
a vacation planning guide for the more than 10 years.
Cynthia has been a licensed insurance Agent and served meritoriously at the Customer Service
department of the United States Army.
Cynthia spends her spare time volunteering in civic centers and helping domestic violence
survivors make a fresh start.
Jessica Smiley
Jessica is a seasoned banker and a Licensed Key Center manager with Key Bank.
Jessica is a seasoned banker and a Licensed Key Center manager with Key Bank.
Reverend Pascal Nduka
A catholic Priest and pastor of St Anthony of Padua Church in Morris Indiana. He has
volunteered to provide spiritual counseling to any of the participants needing spiritual
counselling.
A catholic Priest and pastor of St Anthony of Padua Church in Morris Indiana. He has
volunteered to provide spiritual counseling to any of the participants needing spiritual
counselling.
Dawn R. Robinson MBA
Dawn R. Robinson is an Indianapolis native and earned a Bachelor’s degree in organizational
Leadership from the University of Indianapolis and a master’s degree in Business (MBA) from
Indiana Wesleyan University.
Dawn is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Psychology as well as working with
special learners at Pike High School. Dawn is blessed with the exceptional ability to work with
young adults who may struggle with learning disabilities. She hopes to use her multiple degrees
especially in psychological and her experiences as a mother to her children and grandchildren to
be a beacon of light to these children with challenges.
When not working in the classroom, Dawn works as a Virtual Assistant, providing excellent
customer service to different customers. She also co - owns a catering business, Soul 4 Real
Catering, with her husband. Although Dawn runs a full shift, she still manages to find time to
volunteer in a variety of community based programs.
Dawn R. Robinson is an Indianapolis native and earned a Bachelor’s degree in organizational
Leadership from the University of Indianapolis and a master’s degree in Business (MBA) from
Indiana Wesleyan University.
Dawn is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Psychology as well as working with
special learners at Pike High School. Dawn is blessed with the exceptional ability to work with
young adults who may struggle with learning disabilities. She hopes to use her multiple degrees
especially in psychological and her experiences as a mother to her children and grandchildren to
be a beacon of light to these children with challenges.
When not working in the classroom, Dawn works as a Virtual Assistant, providing excellent
customer service to different customers. She also co - owns a catering business, Soul 4 Real
Catering, with her husband. Although Dawn runs a full shift, she still manages to find time to
volunteer in a variety of community based programs.