Dr. Teauania Charles is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor and Certified Financial Social Worker in Texas, California, and four other states. She is the Director of Membership and Communications at the NASW California chapter. She received her bachelor's degree in Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University in 2011, her master's degree in social work from Wichita State University in 2017, and her Doctorate in Social Work from Simmons University in 2024. As a former foster youth, she has dedicated her life's work to improving the outcomes of youth in the foster system and helping individuals living with mental health challenges.  In addition to her full-time role, she owns Calliope's Corner, which aims to help people successfully break generational curses related to mental health, financial wellness, and education.