PhD, LMSW
Dr. Raymond L. Giddens Jr. is a native of the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. His passion for serving others started at a young age as an usher in the church. Raymond graduated in 2003 with his Bachelor in Social Work Degree and a minor in African American Studies. He continued his educational journey with a Master Degree in Social Work and in 2004, Certificate in Funeral Services from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services in 2015, and a Doctoral Degree (Ed.D.) in Human Service Administration and Organizational Leadership in December 2018 from Nova SouthEastern University. His expertise has been serving individuals and families in the child welfare system, juvenile justice system, hospice and medical field.