About the Author.
Charlene Ransom, MSW. Charlene is unapologetically Christian and passionate about serving others. She is a mother to one son and grandmother to 3 amazing grandchildren. Charlene discovered her passion to serve early in life and has continuously made serving a way of life. She believes in living a purposeful filled life.
Charlene received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in social work, both from Rutgers University. She is a certified Trauma-Informed Care Trainer, and a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer.
Charlene is an Advocate for individuals with special needs as well as a coach for The Special Olympics of South Jersey. Charlene is a distinguished and competent communicator with Toastmasters International. Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
In May 2022 Charlene received the Camden County College Outstanding Alumnus Award.
In her free time, she travels the world looking for a new Art Museum to visit!
Charlene S. Ransom, MSW
Testimonials
"According to Webster's dictionary, to be resilient means : tending to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. Charlene is the epitome of resilience. How she CHOOSES to show up in life daily, is evidence of her commitment to adapting and responding to the traumas that she has experienced in a way that is uplifting, empowering and motivating. Charlene is one of the most selfless persons I know, despite having every reason to be closed, and selfish. Instead of using her backstory as a backdrop to be negative, stuck and unyielding, she has rather created a new narrative of healing, hope and triumph and has allowed God to give her beauty for her ashes."
Min. Assata M. Thomas, MARJ 
"In today's society, almost everyone has been impacted by a traumatic event whether directly or indirectly and I believe Charlene's book provides wonderful language from laypersons to students to professionals alike to shift their current conversations to becoming trauma-informed conversations. Charlene challenges her readers to be intentional and informed about the impact of our interactions with people, especially regarding those experiencing trauma. As she interweaves colorful stories about her own journey and many others that she has encountered throughout her life, we learn that what we do, don't do, say, and don't say matters, especially where trauma is concerned."
Katrina N. Edmonds LMFT
"Charlene weaves together current and historical data with her personal, spiritual, and emotional journey to wholeness as she sets the stage and captures the attention of readers with her new book, Building Resilience. She guides her readers into discovering some of the potentially destructive impacts of trauma, and how life-altering residuals can be substantially minimized by learning resilience. Charlene's book inspires hope with a step-by-step guide for building resilience. It's a must read!"
Dr. Mary G. Patton 
Words about the book from the Author
Writing this book was the equivalent of completing a capstone project for my life. Having lived and surveying being sexually abused at the age of 10, or being told that I was not able to learn when I was in the 7th grade are just a few of the many challenges I faced during the course of my life. Being able to look back over my life and invite others into my journey with a perspective that will help others overcome the trauma they may have experienced; and or help those who may be working with others to better understand and support them with a trauma-informed perspective is the goal of this project. This book is the reward for my survival of it all. What I celebrate and hope you’re able to glean from this book is hope, courage, and grace to discover the purpose for your life. No matter what you have experienced, you are still here and purpose is waiting for you to begin to walk in it. Be inspired and motivated to give back to those you choose to serve in the community. After all, you too have the ingredients to be resilient.
