Dralanjelia “Sherrie” Porter is a native of Houston, Texas. Dralanjelia graduated from Eisenhower High School in the Aldine Independent School District in May 2002. She attended Sam Houston State University in August 2002 and studied Criminal Justice and Speech Communications. While at Sam Houston State University, Dralanjelia joined the Kold-Blooded Kappa Mu Chapter of the wonderful ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in the Spring of 2005. Dralanjelia graduated from Sam Houston State University in August 2006.

Dralanjelia found a way to turn her passion for helping others into a fulfilling career, which she began at the Kinder Emergency Shelter as a Youth Counselor in August 2006. She moved to the Juvenile Probation Department in September 2008 as an Intensive Supervision Officer, then later  became a Court Services Juvenile Probation Officer. As of today, Dralanjelia has ten (10) plus years working with adolescents that are in need of assistance, resources, and services.

Dralanjelia furthered her education at Prairie View A&M University obtaining a Master of Science in Juvenile Justice and Psychology in May 2011. She also received a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from Walden University in May 2013.

Throughout many years of working and participating in community service activities, Dralanjelia felt the need to do more. This is when the frame work for the Stepping Into Shoes Mentoring Program was formed.  Dralanjelia lives by her life motto and passion daily, which involves helping others’. To see their own success is one of the her greatest joys. As Dralanjelia would say, “Be a blessing to the generation under you, so they can be as successful as the generation before you.”

Dr. Mary Mccullough has a passion for encouraging, teaching, and mentoring others toward success. She understands the importance of support in order to move to the next level, and she has dedicated much of what she does to this mission. Dr. McCullough's educational experience includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University, a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Walden University. Professionally, she has worked as a special education teacher, provided individual, group, and family counseling to youth with behavioral, emotional, and developmental disorders, and she has also provided therapy to youth on probation. She has also worked as a school psychologist providing psychological assessment and counseling in the school setting. Dr. McCullough currently works as a Clinical director for a mental health company, overseeing and managing the appropriateness of services for adults and children with diagnosable mental health concerns. She also mentors masters level therapists working toward full licensure.

When Dr. McCullough isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. She is an advocate for natural and holistic living and enjoys incorporating natural living into her daily life. Fitness, healthy food options, exercise, and essential oils are biggest interests.