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Meet Us
Danita Applewhite MA, CRC, Doctoral Candidate, is the Founder and Executive Director of White Apple Institute. She is an Adjunct College Professor, Certified Special Education & Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), author, and U.S. Army Veteran. Ms. Applewhite practices in the field of Educational Psychology providing assessments, career & rehabilitation counseling, and training for teachers, school counselors, and those in related professions who serve adult-age students with "exceptional needs". She has been recognized by the media for her design and implementation of workforce preparation programs and grant writing for programs serving students with disabilities, students "at risk", students in English as Second Language (ESL), and other culturally diverse populations.
Ms. Applewhite is affiliated with American and International Rehabilitation Associations, American Business Women's Association, American Women's Veteran Association, and various educational, psychological and leadership associations.
Ms. Applewhite developed the partnership between Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB) and White Apple Institute to expand humanitarian efforts around the world. HUB is regarded as a "mutually beneficial" partnership for the peace and healing of our planet.
Ms. Applewhite developed the following mantra:
“We must teach "ALL" students about sustainability and self-empowerment. The staff of White Apple Institute are committed to teaching students to fish if they wish to eat, however, we must also teach them how to adapt when the water flow changes" - Danita Applewhite
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Martha Bergin
a sociologist devoted to healing communities and encouraging “Social Entrepreneurship”. As White Apple Institute enters disadvantaged communities, Dr. Bergin explores ways to sustain the socio-education and social psychological processes by developing sources for micro-loans.
Dr. Beverly Johnson
a professor at Arizona State University. Serves on the Advisory Board and is developing Therapeutic Grants for students facing socio-economic and socio-cultural issues that negatively influence their performance in college.
Dorothy Nichols-Rashid
Resource Consult for White Apple Institute and Advisory Board member. Dorothy serves the community with Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft resources.
Nazim Rahid
Personal Development Consultant and Advisory Board member. Also,Co-host of the Student2teacher Internet radio show.
Maria Ramirez
serves on the Student Advisory Board and manages the General Membership and Contact List for White Apple Institute. She is fluent in English and Spanish and assists Spanish-speaking clientele.
Tony Sohl
serves as Vice President on the Student Advisory Board and researches Adaptive Equipment for students who are Blind, and those with other disabilities that can become successful by the use of technology. Tony is a student at Mesa Community College.
Melissa Cordell
serves on the Student Advisory Board. She shares resources for self-employment and work at home individuals.
Angelo Walker, serves on the Student Advisory Board. Researches ways students can overcome addiction and overcome street drug peddlers on college campuses.