By profession, Alicia Woods holds a Bachelor of Arts and MSW in Social Work from Howard University. She is a first generation Belizean American and a 28-year licensed social worker veteran.  She is also owner of Orchard Notary Services.

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Ms. Woods considers herself a "designated survivor" of Triple Negative Breast Cancer in which she successfully completed an aggressive treatment regimen that included 16 months of chemotherapy, 1 year of immunotherapy, 25 rounds of radiation, and two surgeries. Consequently, Ms. Woods undoubtedly attributes her "healing' to her unwavering faith and is grateful to be alive and thriving. 

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Ms. Woods strongly believes in servant leadership. She is a Susan G. Komen Public Policy Advocate/Lobbyist, University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Health Ambassador, feminist, social justice activist, and diabetes educator. Historically, Ms. Woods served as the Founder and Executive Director of S.O.A.R. Mentoring Program from 2013-2020 until it was dismantled at the height of the Covid pandemic.

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Ms. Woods believes volunteering is "good medicine" and has a heart to serve her community. Prior to Ms. Woods' charitable entrepreneurship endeavors, Ms. Woods was a volunteer HIV/AIDS counselor and tester with Whitman Walker Clinic, established and served as the Creative Director for Sister 4 Sister's, Inc.  homeless and HIV/AIDS programs and was also a volunteer with the Master's Touch Homeless Ministry of Reid Temple, AME, located in Glen Dale, Maryland for many years.

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Ms. Woods firmly believes when much is given, much is required and has dedicated her time, gifts, and talent to serving her community.   She is a twin, mother of two, aunt, loyal friend, and "Agutu" to Jasper. 

 

​In Ms. Woods spare time, she delights in spending time with close friends, family, and "all things" outdoors. Ms. Woods is also a self-proclaimed fitness and foodie enthusiast and enjoys trying new vegan recipes and desserts.

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