In this episode, Charmaine Solomon, a licensed professional counselor and mentor in the 4word Mentor Program, discusses the challenges of integrating faith in the workplace, and the role of mentorship in advancing in one’s career and faith. She also highlights the benefits of the 4word Mentor Program and encourages listeners to sign up for the fall session.
In her role as a wife of a corporate executive, mother of a blended family of four children, one with special needs, Charmaine has a unique and personal understanding of the complexities of personal and family dynamics. Born and raised in South Africa, Charmaine has worked and studied in South Africa, England, and the USA. Charmaine’s education, personal and professional experiences on three different continents, brings a richness of cross-cultural diversity, international, HR corporate business and counseling experience. Charmaine relates well to diverse groups and has fostered relationships within the Plano community.
Charmaine completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Dallas and her master’s degree in counseling at Amberton University. Charmaine completed clinical hours working with non-profit organizations like the Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA providing counseling and play therapy services to at-risk children, youth, and their families. Charmaine approach is person centered and solution focused, that allows her to collaborate and help clients navigate through life’s challenges. Charmaine enjoys investing in others through coaching and mentoring.
Charmaine is a founding member of My Possibilities – A continuing education adult college like program for adults with IDD. Charmaine’s involvement in the creation of My Possibilities is very personal to her, as she has an adult son with IDD. Initially Charmaine served as a board member, and for the past 10 years she has served as Founder and Chairperson of the Board. Currently Charmane serves as Founder and Chair Emeritus, with her primary focus on setting the strategic direction of the organization, special projects that are growth driven, donor relationships and management, fundraising and expanding the Board of Directors to include a wide range of skillset and diversity to help strengthen the My Possibilities leadership team.
Charmaine is a proud graduate of Leadership Plano – Class 39, and is very excited to have recently been appointed as Director of Leadership Plano.