Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Since graduating with a degree in psychology, Pittsburgher Sharise Hemby Nance ’02 has earned a master’s degree in social work, provided mental health services to thousands of patients, and added the roles of entrepreneur and author to her résumé. She co-owns HandinHand Counseling Services, which aims to reduce mental health disparities in Black communities, and founded Vitamin C Healing, which provides workshops, group coaching, and online courses to enhance the emotional wellness of social workers. She also created the Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness (SWAG) Awards to recognize social-work heroes in the Greater Pittsburgh area for compassionate service and commitment to the profession.
Since graduating with a degree in psychology, Pittsburgher Sharise Hemby Nance ’02 has earned a master’s degree in social work, provided mental health services to thousands of patients, and added the roles of entrepreneur and author to her résumé. She co-owns HandinHand Counseling Services, which aims to reduce mental health disparities in Black communities, and founded Vitamin C Healing, which provides workshops, group coaching, and online courses to enhance the emotional wellness of social workers. She also created the Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness (SWAG) Awards to recognize social-work heroes in the Greater Pittsburgh area for compassionate service and commitment to the profession.
