Lake County Voices of the Visionaries
Mark Sanders, a longtime educator and proponent for over 30 years addresses substance use disorders among African Americans attended NIRCO’s “HERstory, In The Making,” event that celebrates Women History Month. Mr. Mark Sanders founder of the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery. During the event, Mark announced the induction of Lake County’s own MoDena Stinnette, PhD, CPRS Community Psychologist into the museum and presented an award to her family. Modena Stinnette, PH.D Posthumous (1969-2024) Following the death of Dr. Stinnette, the Illinois General Assembly introduced Illinois House Resolution 747 recognizing the contributions Dr. Stinnette made to society as a substance use disorders professional. Dr. Stinnette worked in every segment of the substance use disorders profession including: counselor, recovery coach, advocate, research assistant, clinical supervisor, program director and college educator. She is the author of the book Inside Out which highlights the positive impact ex-offenders can make on society. Dr. Stinnette received numerous awards, including: Black Lives Matter Community Award, Community Services Pillar Award and the Women of Destiny Harriett Tubman Award.
“I am who I say I am both professionally and personally. I hold unconditional love for individuals and community. I am present for others, and I show up for myself as well. It is imperative that I take care of myself so that I am able to better serve my purpose. I share my journey with others as a means of collaboration, unity, and hope. As I walk along side of others, I am humbled by what I am taught through mutual respect and partnership. I welcome the opportunity to grow and learn, therefore, my experiences in life, both failures and successes are counted as wins. I am not confused about who I am and what I have been called to do. I live happily on the corner of Grace & Mercy!” Dr. Modena Stinnette
Dr. Modena Stinnette’s unwavering commitment and compassion to serve her community was evident in everything she did.
Dr. Modena’s many roles included Community Psychologist, Adjunct Professor at the following Universities, Dominican, Governor State, and National Louis. She was a Program Coordinator at NIRCO. She created curriculum and programming to provide recovery/reentry support to clients. By creating spaces for restorative justice, family support and social engagement, many individuals are currently successful in their recovery journey. Her ability to facilitate outreach to service providers and justice systems within the community was instrumental in NIRCO’s continual ability to serve Lake County.
She also authored, Inside Out, a book of realistic fiction. Here’s the Amazon Link for purchase: https://a.co/d/aetk1WE
We celebrate with Dr. Modena Stinnette’s family in her posthumous induction into the Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery. Please view link below:
https://www.museumofafricanamericanaddictionsrecovery.org/
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