Dr.
Jacqueline L. Young is a Pittsburgh native.
She graduated from Wilkinsburg High School; received a Bachelor of Arts
in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh; received a Master of Social
Work (MSW) from Barry University in Miami, FL; and a PhD from Capella University, in the
Philosophy of Human Services, specializing in Counseling Studies. Dr. Young
currently holds the SARC (Sexual
Assault Response Coordinator) position, and signal point of contact,
for the 911th Airlift Wing.
She has worked part time as a Mobile Therapist
for children. She had gained extensive experience in the field of human
services for the Veterans Administration in Pittsburgh, and West Palm Beach, Florida.
She is passionate about contributing to society, especially creating a positive
environment for youth and adults to continue to learn and develop. While
acquiring her PhD, Dr. Young's dissertation was based on research in the area
of the efficacy of music mentoring as a methodology for contributing to youth and
young adults in self-esteem. Her role of Executive Director of the
Jazz Workshop Inc. certainly fulfills that role.