L. Tomay Douglas

A native of the Bronx, NY, L Tomay’s advocacy for life, mental health and anti-violence became her focus after recovering from traumatic events that once caused her to attempt suicide. Inspired by her healing journey, she vowed to be the evidence to others so they too can overcome adversities and embrace their worth. L Tomay graduated from Fordham University summa cum laude with her BSW and a Masters in Social Work with a track in Macro Leadership and Community Practice. Her experience in various nonprofit agencies and as a Ministerial counselor informed her choice to get her CASACT to meet the needs of the whole person. Her passion for leaving her community in a better state led her to attain certification in Restorative Justice Practices and Mediation. LTomay often referred to as “Teachable Tomay” believes in continuing education to provide excellence to those she serves and keep relevant. Over 15 years later as a helping professional and transforming lives, L. Tomay who is currently an Adjunct Professor at MCNY and the Founder of Brand Me Beautiful Inc, a consulting agency with a focus on “Restoring Justice to the Human Spirit” has purposefully teamed up as a Co-Founder of WORTHshop Inc, a nonprofit to “Affirm Worth. Change Lives”.

She is committed to empowering women, youth and their families. In her spare time, L Tomay is a writer, singer and loves to travel. She is the proud mom of two college graduates. Her favorite color is pink. What makes her unique is her perspective for meeting people on both sides of pain (the one harmed/the one who caused the harm). She believes recovery is not an exclusive event; it’s inclusive for all willing to do the work. As a retiree of the NYC Sanitation Dept, L. Tomay understands the value in working with that which is undesirable. It shaped her framework and how she viewed the world. Picking up garbage, recycling, and plowing during snow storms gave her the tenacity to endure, hold space for others and stand in truth. Working with trash was the analogy needed to overcome the consequences of keeping the garbage dumped on her by traumatic experiences. The myriad of life events, education, and employment have given her an expertise that she utilizes when she speaks, trains and facilitate groups.