Meet Dr. Monique Holsey-Hyman

Your Durham City Council Member At-Large

Passion, Heart, and Integrity to Serve Durham!

National League of Cities
2023 NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS
OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS (NBC-LEO)
Regional Director : Region 18 (NC)

2022 NC Central University the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Social Work Department Excellence in Teaching

2022 NC Central Social Work Innovative Instruction/ Mentoring Award

2021 NC Central University Excellence in Teaching

"If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people." This famous proverb best represents the influence this leader-educator has instilled in academia. Dedicated to her work, service to humanity, and undying love for family, Dr. Monique E. Holsey-Hyman of South Bronx, New York City, is a committed woman who aims to adhere to an education set to aid society's future. She believes in providing people with a decent education and nurturing them with love and care they deserve. Dr. Holsey-Hyman is a powerful woman who believes "education is the key to success." She is a wife, mother, and community activist passionate about education and service. Her work attests to the impact she has bestowed upon students and the community. Dr. Holsey-Hyman is a benchmark for educators and leaders to fulfill their duty and connect to a more profound sense of purpose.

Education

Doctorate in Education Leadership and Administration from the Richard W. Riley College of Education at Walden University in 2015
Master of Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work in 1992
Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and Sociology from the State University at Binghamton in 1986

Certifications/Licensure

Certified Social Worker (CSW) since 1996 in New York State
Certified Social Worker with Psychotherapy Privilege (LCSW-R) since 2005 in New York State

Experience

Over 25 years of direct social work practice in child welfare, mental health, community healthcare, and management, with 17 years in administrative and academic leadership
City of New York Child Welfare Caseworker, Human Resources Administrator, Child Welfare Administrator, and Special Assistant to Deputy Director of Bronx Field Office
Community Collaborator and Supervisor for the Family Preservation, Community & Family Advocacy Program for the first New York City African American Mayor, David Dinkins
Established the first Mental Health Case Management Program for Steinway Child and Family Services in Queens, New York
Director of Case Management Services in Bronx, New York
Director for Community Healthcare Network, Health Center in Queens, New York
Consultant for Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, Brooklyn Hospital, and New York City Housing Authority
Adjunct Professor at Berkeley College, Liberal Arts Department, teaching and developing introductory and upper-level sociology courses
Served in many administrative and teaching roles at Shaw University
- Member of the initial accreditation team and reaffirmation team for the Department of Social Work
- Served as Curriculum Quality Coordinator and Chair of the Social Work Department
- Special Assistant to the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
- Special Assistant to the Vice President for Retention and Recruitment, Student Engagement
- Director of Center for Alternative Programs in Education (Durham Site)
- Developed Student Affairs skills as the First-Year Program Director
- Peer Orientation Mentor Director, and worked on students programming and advising
- Social Work Association Advisor
- Presidential Selection Committee Member
- Appointed by Dr. Paulette Dillard, President of Shaw University, to Chair the Shaw University Admissions, Retention, and Recruitment Committee
Serves in many administrative and teaching roles at North Carolina Central University
- Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work undergraduate and graduate programs
- MSW Field Education Program Liaison Officer
- Member of the NC Central University Quality Education Plan (QEP) Committee
- Faculty Senate
- Phi Alpha Honor Society Advisor
- Graduate Student Association Co-advisor
- Department of Social Work Admissions Committee
- Co-chair Department of the Social Work Recruitment Committee
Adjunct Professor at Fordham University, providing online instruction of Social Work graduate-level courses
External Advisor and Field Supervisor at Columbia University to graduate-level students
Admissions Reader for the MSW program at Simmons College
Graduate Leadership Adjunct Professor at Brescia University
Adjunct Lead Faculty member and Contributing Core Faculty member at Walden University

Volunteer and Community Involvement

Advisor for several student campuses organizations such as Simmons College First Generation Mentorship Graduate Program, Shaw University, NC Central Social Work Association, and Phi Alpha Honor Society
Served on several School Improvement and Site-Based Boards for schools in Durham County
Past Alliance Behavioral Healthcare Board Member
Previously appointed to the Pearson Town Elementary Site-Based Decision-Making Committee
Previously appointed to the Durham Area Mental Health Board
Past Rogers Herr Middle School Site-Based Decision-Making Committee
Past Pearson Town Elementary Principal Selection Committee
Past Durham Citizens Advisory Board Member
Certified Site Auditor for the Council on Social Work Education
Initial Accreditation Faculty Team Council on Social Work Education Member
Re-affirmation Faculty Team Council on Social Work Education
Currently, Vice President of the Durham Social Services Board
Currently the Regional Director (Region 18 – NC) for the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials National League of Cities (NBC-LEO)

Affiliations

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)

Awards, Nominations and Special Recognitions

2022 Regional Triangle Leadership Goodman Fellow
2022 NC Central University College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASH) Social Work Department Excellence in Teaching Award
2022 NC Central University Department of Social Work Innovative Instruction/Mentoring Award
2022 Higher Education Leadership Foundation NU Cohort
2022 North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership IOPL Cohort
2022 The Empress Haven PLP Mental Health Services: Life Changer Award
2021 NC Central University Excellence in Teaching
2021 HBCUgrow Lead Forward Award
2021NC Central University Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring/University # 1 Priority Student Success Award
2020 Nominee for North Carolina Schools Heroes/ NC Education Lottery
2020 Walden University Academic Residencies Commitment and Dedication/Transitioning Face-to-Face to Virtual Education Award
2019 NC Central University Crystal Eagle Excellence Award for Outstanding Social Work Faculty
2019 Association of College and University Educators’ Certificate in Effective College Instruction, a nationally recognized distinction and accomplishment endorsed by the American Council on Education
2019 NCCU Eagle Promise Award Banquet Mentorship Students/Leadership Nominee
2019 NCCU Eagle Promise Award Banquet Faculty Mentorship | Nominee
2019 NCCU Eagle Promise Award Banquet for Innovative Teaching Performance by a Member of Junior Faculty | Nominee
2019 NCCU Eagle Promise Award Banquet for Outstanding Achievement in the Use of Technology in the Classroom | Nominee
2018 Kathleen H. Millstein Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring at Simmons College
2018 University of Pittsburgh – Institute for Clinical Research Education, Leading Emerging and Diverse Scientists to Success (LEADS) Program Grant Award
2018 Walden University - Outstanding Walden University Alumni Nominee
2018 NASPA Foundation Pillars of the Profession Nominee
2017 Spectacular Magazine Women of the Year in Education
2016 Spectacular Women of the Year/ Education Category | Semifinalist
2015 Nominee HBCU Digest Female Faculty of the Year
2014 Service and Dedication Student Government Association Award
2012 Shaw University Excellence in Service Award Nominee
2010 Shaw University Excellence in Teaching Award

Publications

Kennedy, D. & Holsey- Hyman, M., Lamotee, T., Spears, A. (2022). The History and Social Work Legacy of the Black Panther Party. International Journal of Education and Human Developments, Vol. 8 No. 1; September ISSN 2415-1270 (Online), ISSN 2415-1424 (Print) Published by Center for Global Research Development
Holsey- Hyman, M (2021). Incorporating Technology and Digital Media to Teach Social Work Students Policy, Research, Advocacy, and Presentation Skills. The Journal of Education Research and Interdisciplinary Studies, 3(1), 24-36.
Kennedy, D. & Holsey- Hyman, M. (2021). Social Work and Civil Rights: The Legacy of Whitney M.
Young, Jr. International Journal of Education and Human Developments. 7 (2), 9-11.
Williams, L., Holsey-Hyman, M., Wilson, S.L. (2019). Teaching Social Work Students Financial Literacy to Improve their Financial Decision Making. Journal of Psychology and Mental Health Care, 3(3), 1-3. doi: 10.4172/2167-1044.1000272
Wilson S.L., Sellers S., Solomon C., Holsey-Hyman, M. (2017) Exploring the Link Between Black Racial Identity and Mental Health. J Depression Anxiety 6: 272. doi:10.4172/2167-1044.1000272
Holsey-Hyman, M. (2015). Perceptions of Retention among Bachelor of Social Work Graduates at a Historically Black College and University (Doctoral dissertation, Walden University).