Lioness Queen Interview - Featuring TrevisMichelle

<p><strong>TrevisMichelle's Bio:</strong></p> <p><strong>Having been raised mostly by my grandparents, Alice &amp; Clarence Pressley, they instilled in me to always put God first, others second and myself last. &nbsp;They imparted in me that it is most gratifying to help others, which in turn would help to make me a better person. &nbsp;From a young age I was involved in community service by speaking to the City Council advocating to keep my neighborhood kid friendly. &nbsp;Once I became an adult, I was recognized by former Mayor Dinkins, as the youngest Block Association President in the Borough of Queens.</strong></p> <p><strong>I am presently a member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Theta Chi Chapter, which is a professional nursing organization organized in 1932 at Freedman’s Hospital, now known as Howard University Hospital. &nbsp;I have been a member since 1993 and presently hold a position as Parliamentarian. &nbsp;Chi Eta Phi, Sorority, Inc.’s motto is Service to Humanity. &nbsp;This occurs through giving back to the community by hosting blood pressure screenings, health education, teen empowerment, senior advocacy and sisterhood.</strong></p> <p><strong>I am a proud charter member of Greater New York City Black Nurses Association. &nbsp;A professional nursing organization that recognizes, supports, “represents and provides a form for Black Nurses, which advocates and implements strategies to ensure access to the highest quality of healthcare for persons of color.”</strong></p> <p><strong>As of result of my commitment to the community and through hard work, I was acknowledged as the youngest Block Association President by then New York City Mayor, David Dinkins.</strong></p> <p><strong>I currently advocate by speaking to at risk youths and adults, facilitating and motivating them to let their voices be heard. &nbsp;I have facilitated a parenting class at the Springfield Family Residence on at a Business Employment workshop and facilitated a parenting workshop for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Beta Ze