Social Capital
Social capital is a set of shared values that allows individuals to work together in a group to effectively achieve a common purpose.
Social capital is maintained though symbolic exchanges and transactional interactions.
Community, Connections, and Capital
Latiesha Wiggins is a Certified Substance Use Counselor and has worked in the human services sector for thirteen years. As a Qualified Mental Health Professional, she specializes in providing trauma-informed interventions to vulnerable, minority populations. Latiesha earned a Master of Public Administration in 2016 and a Bachelor of Communication in 2010. Latiesha is a 2021 Virginia Counselors Association Fellows Scholarship recipient and is currently completing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Old Dominion University. Latiesha plans to pursue counseling licensure and develop mental health related content to advocate and educate the public on mental health topics. In her free time, Latiesha enjoys visiting local walking trails and trying new restaurants.
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