Advocate to Advocate was founded by Shamara McFarland. She is a recent graduate of Abraham Lincoln University Law School; and she is a member of Delta Theta Phi International Law Fraternity. Shamara holds a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology; and Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Black Studies. She is a member of the Golden Key International Honors Society; and she is certified as a Meditator and Conflict Resolution.

In addition, Shamara is a member of International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology. For about 23 years, Shamara has volunteered or worked in some capacity in field of mental health and the law. Her mental health training and experiences ranges from presenting workshops on substances uses relating to legal and mental factors, an advocate for rape survivors, at-risk and crisis intervention counselor, in-prison group mentor (federal prison), premarital counseling, and managing depression during the holidays. Her legal experience includes twenty years as a public servant in family law. Read Full Bio Here