SWAGGAA Inc. joined together an amazing team operating as the Board of Directors. Each member brings personal experiences, different views and great ideas that are beneficial for both the clients and the organization as a whole.
Mary Ann Brown (Jenkins)
Director of Community Outreach/Public Relations
Mary Ann Brown is a Licensed Practical Nurse who has always had a caring heart. She especially has a heart for the youth. After dedicating her life to raising two sons and a daughter in a community of low income, murder, and drug infestation decided to make a difference. She got involved in the Community Development Corporation of Limestone Creek Community for where she was raising her children. She volunteered on the West Jupiter Community Center board of Directors, Helped coordinate community clean-ups, cook-outs, and volunteered as a Citizen Observation Patrol (C.O.P.) patrolling the community. She believes the youth need stability, guidance, and encouragement during their adolescent years.
It was in 1999 Fannie Strickland, one of the founders of SWAGGAA, Inc. and Mary Ann Brown became co-workers and friends. It was not until, September, 30, 2012 Fannie and Mary Ann collaborated and shared some common dreams. Mary Ann became a partner with SWAGGAA, Inc. September 2012 in effort to assist in empowering the youth to be an asset to their community and not a liability.
Marsha Collins, LPCC, NCC
Consulting Educational Advisor/Mentor
A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of KY and a Nationally Certified Counselor with over 19 years of experience working with children and families in a professional capacity. Marsha earned a BS degree in Psychology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a MA degree in Counseling Psychology from Webster University in South Florida.Marsha has also worked with children and youth in ministry for over 9 years in the capacity of Sunday School Teacher and Youth/Bible Study Leader. Marsha accepted Christ at a young age and seeks to be a follower and example of Christ daily.
Marsha has seen and experienced many miracles and blessings in her own life as a result of her relationship with Christ and desires to help others develop the same type of relationship with the Lord. Marsha’s passion is to see children and families restored and made whole and healthy.
Marsha uses a Christ Centered approach when working with families and shares the love of Christ, through word and deed, whenever and wherever she can. Marsha firmly believes that God has a plan and purpose for her life and with the help of God she will fulfill that plan while positively affecting the lives of others.
Tanya Hamilton
Director of Youth Enrichment
Tanya Hamilton is a native Floridian and graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School. She received the Lord as her savior in 1990 at a Bible Study meeting. Tanya shortly thereafter married Willie Hamilton and through their union, two children were born Britanya and Willie III. Tanya has worked for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for over 20 years where she assists in Administrative duties. She has received numerous letters of commendation and awards for her dedicated service. She was ordained several years ago and serves as a Youth Minister under Gods direction. Her zeal in life is to serve God by teaching young people to identify who they are based on their spiritual being and not based on the views, opinions, or superficial standards of society. She strives to become an “agent of change” in the lives of young people.
“The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborourers are few.” There are so many adolescents in need of support and there are simply not enough people willing to build a bridge to connect to these youths. Tanya would rather invest her time, her life or spend the rest of her life pleasing God by serving Him through the service of people.
Fannie Strickland
Administrative Director
Fannie Strickland is a native of West Palm Beach, FL, where she grew up as a necessitous youth. Although she had shelter, her living arrangements were that of an indigent child. As time passed, Fannie found favor with her teachers and other adults in her neighborhood; they saw the potential in her, sacrificed their time and poured into her life. Fannie’s background and life’s experiences remind her of the challenges that many youth (namely teenagers) face and feels that she is now in a position to “Give Back”.
As one of the founders of SWAGGAA Inc., an organization targeting teens in the urban community, Fannie operates as the Administrative Director where she is responsible for planning and structuring the movement of the organization. Her zeal for a thriving community has led her to a number of volunteer opportunities and leadership roles.
Fannie is a Certified PHR and is currently an Administrative Assistant to the Community Bank President and District Managers of a large Financial Institution.
Michael Strickland
Executive Director/Founder
Michael Strickland born and raised in the city of West Palm Beach and eldest of three children; Michael graduated from North Shore High School now known as Bak Middle School of Performing Arts. As a native and current resident of the West Palm Beach area, Michael can attest to the need of Social and Economic assistance for the adolescent aged youth. Michael is an empoyee of a large private owned hotel on the island of Palm Beach, where he has served in the hospitality industry for 25 years. His service in this industry has graced him with a sense of sacrifice and attentiveness required to assist individuals with specific needs. Michael was recently named guest-services Employee of the Year by the Palm Beach County Hotel & Lodging Association where he received numerous awards and recognition.
Michael says one of his most important accomplishments is being married over 20 years, raising three children (now adults) and helping to nurture two grand children. He says that he is privileged to be one of the founders of an organization, that will help teens give back to their neighborhood and is confident that SWAGGAA will positively impact the community.
