About its Founder/CEO/President Dr. Mecca
Reverend Dr. Marshall, affectionately known as "Dr. Mecca" is a Pastoral Christian Counselor and Life Coach with over 30 years of experience dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Her extensive background includes serving as a Court Appointed Advocate for abused and neglected children and working in shelters for women e
scaping abuse. She serves as an associate minister at Restored Life Ministries, under the direction of Pastor, Servant Jermaine Maynard. Her Calling & Ministry
Christ called, and she answered! Under the mentorship of Bishop Rev. Dr. Olie Burton, she became a licensed minister in 2019 and an ordained reverend in 2021. With a deep commitment to spreading the gospel, she focuses on teaching and preaching God's Word. While she serves in the pulpit, she recognizes that her true assignment lies in connecting with those in the streets. Grounded in her Christian faith and fueled by a spirit of advocacy stemming from her own experiences with abuse, Dr. Mecca founded Unspoken Courage—a christian counseling and coaching ministry aimed at giving voice to those silenced by life's harsh realities. Through life coaching, christian counseling, and advocacy, her mission is to empower survivors while helping them reclaim their lives and navigate their journeys toward emotional healing and restoration through spiritual counseling. To further her impactful work, she established Breaking Free to Be Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on educating and training communities to prevent and reduce instances of sexual assault and domestic violence, particularly in African American and faith-based communities. You can learn more about this organization https://breakingfreetobe.org/
Gods' Equipping
Dr. Mecca holds a Ph.D. in Law & Public Policy, a Master of Science and Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. She is currently pursuing a second Ph.D. in Clinical Pastoral Counseling at Colorado Theological Seminary and also holds a Certificate in Theological Studies. As a Certified Christian Life Coach, Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Trauma Healing Group Facilitator, and Certified Spiritual Christian Counselor from the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Dr. Mecca extends her expertise to those in need. Additionally, she is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Public Speaker, Educator, and Social Justice Activist. Her Community
Dr. Mecca is actively engaged in her community as a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Springfield, Ohio, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and Deborah Women, an organization dedicated to training, educating, and supporting women in abusive situations. She is a content creator for the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, where she developed Spirituality Based Trauma Informed Care as part of a certification program. She also teaches Victimology at Clark State College and Liberty University, where she also instructs graduate-level public policy courses online. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she supervises and mentors adjunct faculty and chairs over ten dissertation committees, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and community development. Her Love & Foundation
Above all her professional commitments, Dr. Mecca cherishes her role as a loving wife and partner to her beloved husband, Wayne, whom she believes was divinely destined for her.
