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Heather Harris

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I am a Godly woman in recovery who wants to use my experience, strength, and hope to help other women struggling with addiction. Ultimately my goal is to start a ministry that helps those in sober living and rehabilitation facilities to find jobs, homes, and counseling, as well as to be a source of support in their recovery.

Education

Liberty University

Master's degree program
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Human Resources Management and Services

University of Central Florida

Bachelor's degree program
1993 - 1996
  • Majors:
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General

Eastern Florida State College

Associate's degree program
1991 - 1993
  • Majors:
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Start ministry in human services

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous — Sponsor and support
        2021 – Present

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Politics

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Lost Dreams Awaken Scholarship
      I have been in recovery for 2 1/2 years and even though it hasn’t always been easy, it has been the best time of my life. In my addiction I was homeless, disconnected to my parents and kids, and was forced into human trafficking. Two and a half years later, I am active in my community as a sponsor in AA and NA, and I mentor woman that are in a local inpatient program locally. I met a man in recovery and we just got married in September. He is a veteran and works for the City of Mount Dora and he is wonderfully encouraging and supportive. I just started my Masters program in Human Services with a focus on Addiction Counseling at Liberty University. With my degree I hope to start a ministry that helps people that are coming out of sober living and rehabilitation programs to find employment, an education, and a place to live in the community. Staying connected to a recovery network is so important and I want to help people in early recovery build a beautiful life. Thank you for your consideration.