, MA, CRC is the Founder & CEO/President of White Apple Institute.

For over twenty years Ms. Applewhite continues to provide workforce development & training, career counseling and grant writing services to culturally diverse and "differently abled" populations.

She graduated from United States Army Management & Training with Meritorious Commendation, University of Arizona (Honors Cum Laude & Chi Sigma Iota), and Chapman University with an emphasis in Educational Psychology & Cognitive Rehabilitation and holds Adult & Special Education teaching certifications.

She has been awarded and recognized in the media for her dynamic presentations, building community partnerships for jobs in targeted communities, and program development.

Ms. Applewhite holds membership in American and International Rehabilitation Associations, American Business Women's Association, American Women's Veteran Association, and various educational, psychological and leadership associations.

Ms. Applewhite has been a Rehabilitation Counselor for the State Of Arizona since 1999 and is adjunct faculty for Maricopa Community Colleges.