DR. OLIVIA T. GREEN

Dr. Olivia Thompson Green has been a Resident of Los Angeles for the past 52 years.  Dr. Green Graduated from Los Angeles High, and continued her studies at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, where she earned an Associate of Arts Degree. She quickly built on that success by moving forward from there into a Full Tuition Scholarship to USC, vaulting her into the beginning Understudy arena of her aggressive Educational Goals.
 
Dr. Green’s advocacy historically reaches back to her early days LA Trade-Tech, and further.  As a Student she attended the State of California’s Democratic Conventions, and served as 1st Vice President in the LATTC Democratic Club.  During those Politically tumultuous time in College, Dr. Green participated in Protests to ensure the appointment of Thomas L. Stevens as the first Black President of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, and was given the Honor of performing in Dance Performance at President Steven’s Inaugural Ball.
 
Since June of 1982, Dr. Green has opened her home to provide competent, affordable Family Child Care, to her surrounding Community and Neighborhood, and this year will celebrate her 30th year of Service.   Dr. Green has completed and earned her "Certificates of Completion in Early Childhood Education" from Southwest Community College, with additional Minor in Administrative Classes, from West LA Community College.
 
Dr. Green has earned and currently maintains her Child Development Associated (CDA) Credential. She is currently enrolled at California State University, Los Angeles, forging ahead  to complete her first BS degree in Early Childhood Education. 
 
In 1993, Dr. Green Founded and still serves today, as the Leader and CEO of "Families Working Together Inc." (FWT), a Child Care  Center and Family Support Services...  FWT is a Non-Profit, Community based, Service Organization. Past and present services are Afterschool and School-break Youth Programs, Food Distribution, Parenting and Marriage Counseling Classes.  In 2002, FWT opened its first Shelter for Mothers with Children, and is proud to say 95% of their Mothers have been placed in permanent Housing.
 
In 1996, Dr. Green received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Religious Humanities, from St. Stevens Bible College. 
 
Dr. Green serves as a Mentor to other Family Child Care Providers, including Students of Early Childhood Education. She serves as a Consultant to her Local Churches, and is an ardent and active Supporter of the African American Unity Center, which is Sponsored by the Brotherhood Crusade. 
 
In her role as Family Advocate, Dr. Green has been a Member of, collaborated with, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI), Community Voices (CV) and when needed, Mothers In Action (MIA). She is also currently serveing as the 2nd Vice President of Community Childcare Collaborative (CCC).
 
Dr. Green’s awards include Outstanding Young Women of America and Who’s Who in America, Special Certificates of Recognition for service from Members of Congress, Senators, City Councilmembers, LA City Board of Education and other churches and community leaders.
 
Dr. Green enjoys Music, Dancing, Writing, International Sea Cruises, and keeping her finger on the pulse of the Political Theater by attending events such as the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, DC.
 
Dr. Green’s latest achievement is the authoring and completion of her first novel, "Dear Dr. Price, A Letter to My Pastor", written as a Testimonial of her walking by Faith, and and using it to overcome adversities!
 
Dr. Green has 1 son, 2 daughters, 5 Godchildren and a host of Spiritual Sons and Daughters.
 

 
“Children and families are my calling..." - Dr. Olivia Thompson Green