Kelly Mero, PhD
Dr. Kelly Mero is a Ph.D. psychologist with personal and professional experience in neighborhood service, public school education, parent projects, adolescent enrichment, and program design for students of all ages. She was driven to start TRIUMPH by her desire to work directly with young people and help them pursue their potential. She does that by demonstrating the importance of education, discussing decision making, displaying career opportunities, exploring history, and setting goals. She uses both her personal and professional experiences to address the potential impact of generational and historical trauma. Using an interactive approach, she provides information and strategies to do the work required to triumph over circumstance.
My Story
I created TRIUMPH after several years of consideration. I have more than three decades of work experience assisting schools, students, and families to overcome challenges. I acquired a great deal of book knowledge while completing varying degrees and I study the history of people of color in America. All of those things made me realize that whether its generational trauma, historical trauma, or personal circumstance, our past impacts our present. Those things, combined with an understanding of the persistent struggles in some communities, inspired me to focus on civil health (education, employment, and careers) and social wellness (healthy relationships, personal competence, and self-care). It is my sincere belief that while we honor our history, we must allow ourselves to get past our personal past. TRIUMPH is prepared to help fortify the future by acknowledging where we come from, understanding where we are right now, and being encouraged to admit and commit to do the necessary work to build personal prosperity through civil health and social wellness.