Anjanette Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduate of Jane Addams School of Social Work at The University of Illinois Chicago. She obtained a master’s degree in clinical social work with a special interest in Mental Health with individuals and families.
Anjanette has worked in the profession for over 26 years and her passion for people and her professional ethics is rooted in her DNA. Her grandmother was a civil rights activist who fought for justice and equity and marched with Dr. King. She is devoted to doing her part to continue her family legacy and raise the bar of accountability regarding social justice with a focus on the social work core values of service, dignity and worth of all individuals.
In March of 2019 Anjanette became President and CEO of Café Social Work consulting LLC, which was birthed out of a dream of giving back to her Social Work Community, by offering her years of experience to new Social Workers through mentorship and coaching in the profession. Anjanette understands the value of Social Work mentorship, due to the lack of mentorship in her own life.
Her courageous leadership has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Rosa Parks Award from Chicago Leaders Network, an Emmy for “Handcuffed and Naked: The Anjanette Young Story,” the Outstanding Community Advocate Award from the National Coalition of Black Women, and the Ida B. Wells Legacy Award.
