Cecily Mitchell-Harper

Ms. Mitchell-Harper is a NYS Licensed Master Social Worker earning her MSW from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice. As a seasoned Licensed Social Worker, Cecily has extensive experience practicing in various service settings, including schools, human service organizations and research centers all in the area of children and youth services at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Her social work practice is rooted in an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and decolonial lens. Cecily is also a SIFI Certified Field Instructor with a strong skill set and deep passion for instructing students at various stages in their learning journey.

Cecily currently is a nonprofit consultant and facilitator providing technical assistance, professional development and coaching services to youth serving nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Cecily is an active member of the NASW, NYS chapter where she served on the Revolutionize Leadership Team and currently is a featured guest presenter for their Anti-Racist Continuing Education Series. Furthermore, Cecily is a storyteller, writer and featured speaker and presenter at various professional conferences and events. Cecily is trained in Healing-Centered Pedagogy and regularly incorporates healing-centered practices into her work.