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Major: Psychology and Elementary Education; School Counseling and Mental Health Dual Certification
Current Title: Owner, Cherry Blossom Healing LLC; CEO, Rise Beyond Your Circumstance Scholarship; CEO, Invest in You Conference; Middle School Counselor, Paterson Public Schools
Jhiree Davis-Jones has been a trailblazer in the mental health industry for more than a decade. A licensed professional counselor and a national board-certified counselor, she is the proud owner of a highly acclaimed counseling practice, Cherry Blossom Healing, located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Jhiree has 18 years of experience as an educator and currently serves as a middle school counselor in the Paterson Public Schools, where she is honored to pour herself into the lives of her students. She developed her love for counseling during her previous career as an elementary school teacher. Jhiree is the CEO and founder of the Rise Beyond Your Circumstance initiative, which awards a scholarship to two high-achieving Paterson high school seniors. She is also the CEO and founder of a self-care conference, titled Invest in You.
Proudest Professional Accomplishment: “In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, I am a philanthropist, change agent, and a self-published author to Amazon's #1-released book titled, My Current Past. Also, I was recognized by the Alpha Alpha Lambda Community Center with the 2023 Juneteenth Excellence Top 40 Under 40 Award for dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in New Jersey.”
WP Pride. “William Paterson University provided countless opportunities to someone like me, a first-generation college student from Paterson! I was able to explore my interests, passions, and sense of self. The University's accredited programs afforded me the ability to become highly qualified, thus, becoming more marketable when searching for my career. I am forever grateful for my WP experience as it promoted self-discovery, resilience, and networking opportunities while a student, which have been furthered, as an alumna. William Paterson is more than a university—it's my home!”
