| About Us LeFlore Communications, LLC opened in August 2005 (and was officially incorporated in the State of Wisconsin in October 2005). LeFlore Communications is a registered vendor with the federal government's CCR system, and certified minority small business enterprise in the State of Wisconsin and with the City of Milwaukee's Emerging Business Enterprise Program (EBE). LeFlore Communications is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Fannie LeFlore is a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). We work with freelance writers, graphic designers, projects managers and other independent contractors on various projects. _________________ Professional Background of Company Owner Fannie LeFlore is an Entrepreneur, Journalist and Licensed Professional Counselor. These combined career areas are the foundation of the expertise and quality professional services provided by LeFlore Communications, LLC. Fannie LeFlore engages in multiple roles as a Writer/ Editor and Corporate Communications/ Special Projects Consultant working with diverse businesses and other clientele. LeFlore brings 25 years of professional experience to the various projects she undertakes, and can best be described as flexible in her approach to communications. LeFlore received a bachelor's degree in Journalism in 1985 from the University of Iowa, and a master's degree in Education/ Counseling in 1993 from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Previously, LeFlore was an award-winning newspaper reporter. Her communications background includes media employment in Iowa, Tennessee, Indiana, Chicago and Milwaukee. In 1995-96, she worked on a major freelance project that combined her areas of expertise in psychology and writing as Co-writer/Editor of The Road Less Traveled and Beyond (1997), a book by the late, internationally-known author, M. Scott Peck, M.D. Over the years, LeFlore also taught writing classes part-time for high school and college students. LeFlore obtained credentials in 1995 as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and was subsequently certified as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Wisconsin. Her professional experience in human services is inclusive of community health, education and counseling programs, including ten years as a psychotherapist working with individuals, groups and families, and various program development, supervisory and management roles. |
Fannie LeFlore (pictured) has been
involved in the following recent activities:
Spring and Summer 2008: Several
small business and entrepreneurs'
conferences in Wisconsin, and with
various colleges and universities (as
recent speaker at Mount Mary College
and program participant with Medical
College of Wisconsin) and community
organizations (The Planning Council )
relevant to promoting collaborative
violence-prevention and community
benefit activities in Milwaukee.
December 17-21, 2007: Various presentations and
meetings with diverse sources/audiences to explore new
option for business development, inclusive of a two-day
stay in Hampton, Virginia.
December 13, 2007: As trainer for professional staff at the
Milwaukee County House of Corrections, with co-presenter
Brenda Wesley speaking about her family's experiences, as
part of ongoing Mental Health awareness project efforts
being coordinated by LeFlore and Dr. Bell as Co-Directors.
October 31, 2007: As Mental Health panel speaker with Dr.
Michael Bell and as presenter with Dr. Bell and Darlene
Luckett in Washington, D.C. at the National Conference on
Safe Schools and Communities, sponsored by the Hamilton
Fish Institute/George Washington University and the U.S.
Department of Justice.
October 24, 2007: With Dr. Michael Bell and Darlene Luckett
in interviews by Susan Bence of WUWM Milwaukee Public
Radio, for upcoming two-segment program about mental
health and violence prevention.
October 17, 2007: As facilitator of a 2-hour community
discussion for the "2007 Week Without Violence,"
sponsored by YWCA Greater Milwaukee, with guest
speakers Darlene Luckett and Gary Whitley sharing their
professional and personal experiences.
July & August 2007: July 12 as a guest (with Dwayne Lee
and Sue McKenzie) discussing Mental Health Matters
project on WMCS/1290 radio with program host Cassandra
McShepard; Aug. 9 as guest on WMCS discussing effective
communication and mental health.
Fall 2006 and Winter 2006-07: The Wisconsin Psychiatrist --
Wrote articles on mental health and MH/violence prevention
(the latter co-authored with Dr. Michael Bell).
January 2006: Today’s Wisconsin Woman of Greater
Mlwaukee, in “Women on the Move” section.
December 2005: In Black Women 50+ Health and Lifestyle
Magazine, “Remembering Scotty: A Tribute to M. Scott Peck,
author of The Road Less Traveled,” was published as a
commentary after Peck’s death September 25, 2005;
LeFlore explored Peck’s contributions to psychology and her
experience working with Peck on his book, The Road Less
Traveled and Beyond.
Fall 2005: The Iowa Journalist, a University of Iowa alumni
publication, cited LeFlore’s exclusive interviews with another
Iowa graduate, Clenora Hudson-Weems, Ph.D., who is an
expert on the Emmett Till murder case.
August 2005: The South Bend Tribune (Indiana) published
an article by LeFlore based on her interview with Barry
Morrow, a Hollywood Producer and Oscar-winning Co-writer
of the movie, “Rain Man,” about a film project he co-
produced with Clenora Hudson-Weems about the
redemptive legacy of Emmett Till.
involved in the following recent activities:
Spring and Summer 2008: Several
small business and entrepreneurs'
conferences in Wisconsin, and with
various colleges and universities (as
recent speaker at Mount Mary College
and program participant with Medical
College of Wisconsin) and community
organizations (The Planning Council )
relevant to promoting collaborative
violence-prevention and community
benefit activities in Milwaukee.
December 17-21, 2007: Various presentations and
meetings with diverse sources/audiences to explore new
option for business development, inclusive of a two-day
stay in Hampton, Virginia.
December 13, 2007: As trainer for professional staff at the
Milwaukee County House of Corrections, with co-presenter
Brenda Wesley speaking about her family's experiences, as
part of ongoing Mental Health awareness project efforts
being coordinated by LeFlore and Dr. Bell as Co-Directors.
October 31, 2007: As Mental Health panel speaker with Dr.
Michael Bell and as presenter with Dr. Bell and Darlene
Luckett in Washington, D.C. at the National Conference on
Safe Schools and Communities, sponsored by the Hamilton
Fish Institute/George Washington University and the U.S.
Department of Justice.
October 24, 2007: With Dr. Michael Bell and Darlene Luckett
in interviews by Susan Bence of WUWM Milwaukee Public
Radio, for upcoming two-segment program about mental
health and violence prevention.
October 17, 2007: As facilitator of a 2-hour community
discussion for the "2007 Week Without Violence,"
sponsored by YWCA Greater Milwaukee, with guest
speakers Darlene Luckett and Gary Whitley sharing their
professional and personal experiences.
July & August 2007: July 12 as a guest (with Dwayne Lee
and Sue McKenzie) discussing Mental Health Matters
project on WMCS/1290 radio with program host Cassandra
McShepard; Aug. 9 as guest on WMCS discussing effective
communication and mental health.
Fall 2006 and Winter 2006-07: The Wisconsin Psychiatrist --
Wrote articles on mental health and MH/violence prevention
(the latter co-authored with Dr. Michael Bell).
January 2006: Today’s Wisconsin Woman of Greater
Mlwaukee, in “Women on the Move” section.
December 2005: In Black Women 50+ Health and Lifestyle
Magazine, “Remembering Scotty: A Tribute to M. Scott Peck,
author of The Road Less Traveled,” was published as a
commentary after Peck’s death September 25, 2005;
LeFlore explored Peck’s contributions to psychology and her
experience working with Peck on his book, The Road Less
Traveled and Beyond.
Fall 2005: The Iowa Journalist, a University of Iowa alumni
publication, cited LeFlore’s exclusive interviews with another
Iowa graduate, Clenora Hudson-Weems, Ph.D., who is an
expert on the Emmett Till murder case.
August 2005: The South Bend Tribune (Indiana) published
an article by LeFlore based on her interview with Barry
Morrow, a Hollywood Producer and Oscar-winning Co-writer
of the movie, “Rain Man,” about a film project he co-
produced with Clenora Hudson-Weems about the
redemptive legacy of Emmett Till.
In upper right photo, Fannie LeFlore (second from left) with colleagues including Lora Hyler (far right) at Jan. 31,
2008 event sponsored by CitiGal Magazine at the Mequon Country Club in the Milwaukee area. Photo courtesy of
CitiGal.
In lower right photo, Fannie is pictured with Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former U.S. Surgeon General, after Elders' keynote
presentation at the American Mental Health Counselor's Association conference in July 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri.
In three photos on left: Fannie with M. Scott Peck, M.D., while working as editor on his book, "The Road Less
Traveled and Beyond," in the mid-1990s, at Peck's home office in Connecticut. Dr. Peck died in 2005 at age 69.
2008 event sponsored by CitiGal Magazine at the Mequon Country Club in the Milwaukee area. Photo courtesy of
CitiGal.
In lower right photo, Fannie is pictured with Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former U.S. Surgeon General, after Elders' keynote
presentation at the American Mental Health Counselor's Association conference in July 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri.
In three photos on left: Fannie with M. Scott Peck, M.D., while working as editor on his book, "The Road Less
Traveled and Beyond," in the mid-1990s, at Peck's home office in Connecticut. Dr. Peck died in 2005 at age 69.
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