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Josalyn Brown Robinson, Ph.D, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Josalyn is currently serving as the Executive Director at Regina Coeli Child Development Center - Head Start since June 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Executive Officer at It's LAgniappe Mobile Concessions & Catering LLC from November 2017.

From June 2020 to June 2021, Josalyn worked as a Program Director at Regina Coeli Child Development Center. In this role, they were responsible for hiring, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating center managers and content area specialists. Josalyn also facilitated conflict resolution and promoted an open exchange of information.

In addition, Josalyn has experience as a Mental Health Professional at Shoulders of Strength from January 2017 to April 2021. Their responsibilities included providing in-home mental health services to children and adolescents, ensuring their well-being and mental health.

Before that, they served as a Center Director at Regina Coeli Child Development Center - Head Start from June 2011 to June 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Department Head at Multipractice Clinic from May 2009 to March 2011, where they oversaw the provision of quality mental and behavioral health services.

Josalyn started their career as a Human Resources Analyst at Northlake Supports and Services Center from July 2008 to June 2009. Their responsibilities in this role included screening applications, verifying employment, and checking references.

Overall, Josalyn has demonstrated a strong leadership and management skills in various positions and has contributed significantly to the organizations they have worked with.

Josalyn Brown Robinson, Ph.D., has an extensive education history. Josalyn earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English from Southeastern Louisiana University, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Services, General, from Capella University, completing their studies from 2010 to 2012.

Josalyn continued their academic journey at Capella University, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Multidisciplinary Human Services from 2013 to 2016. During their educational path, they also gained a Child Daycare Diploma from Penn Foster Group in 2015.

In addition to their degrees, Josalyn has obtained several certifications. Josalyn acquired a Trainer III certification from Louisiana Pathways-Northwestern State University in November 2013. Josalyn also holds an Ancillary Teaching Certification from the Louisiana Department of Education. Furthermore, Josalyn possesses a National Administrator Credential (NAC) accreditation from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA). Josalyn has also been certified in Pre-K, Toddler, and Infant CLASS by Teachstone. Lastly, they hold ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Manager certifications from the National Restaurant Association.