My Work
My work centers the needs of marginalized groups. I rely on my expertise in human diversity, law, counseling, lobbying, fundraising, and direct practice to form the basis of my work in community change.
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I am deeply proud of the people I have had the opportunity to work with, learn from, and lift up through my career. It is my goal to continue to apply these skills to build ecosystems, economies, and organizations that include everyone.
Amplifying the Voices of Black Women, A Project Noir Update 2.28.2025
Enlightened Solutions
In 2018, my friend and colleague, Chinenye Nkemere, and I sat down to talk about our frustrations working in advocacy in Northeast Ohio. We discussed feeling like no matter whose advice we took, how many hours we put in, or how perfect we tried to be, change remained stagnant.
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This is how we founded Enlightened Solutions. From that inception, we have grown to complete ground-breaking research into the reality of marginalization, and expanded to implement best practices for organizations and employers.
Speaking engagement for training for a client in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bethany and ChiChi at City Hall for testimony
Speaking engagement for training for a client in Cleveland, Ohio.
Legal
I am a licensed attorney. My legal work has focused on blending my social justice lens with the traditional insights of the legal profession. In 2024, I joined Sobel, Wade, and Mapley, a Cleveland based employment and civil rights law firm.
In my role as Of Counsel, I litigate claims of harassment, discrimination, and other employment related matters. This work allows me to come full circle, supporting everyday employees in ensuring their rights are respected and their workplaces are fair and just.
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Bethany and ChiChi celebrate the passage of an ordinance creating the first commission on Black Women and Girls in Cleveland
Bethany and ChiChi awarded as 2023 Unsung Heroes.
Bethany and ChiChi celebrate the passage of an ordinance creating the first commission on Black Women and Girls in Cleveland
Social Work
Social work is my first passion. I started working in nonprofits in high school at a rural domestic violence shelter. From then, I knew that my interests would always lie with people who are vulnerable. ​
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My career has included many different positions in direct care. I have worked with individuals with mental and physical challenges, youth at risk of dropping out of school, community members traumatized by violence, and a wide variety of people and populations who have been pushed to the margins of society.
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Today, my research and practice weave together both micro and macro perspectives of social work. I believe that true community change will come from revolutionary work and vision completed alongside diverse people.
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