Judy Benjamin Henderson is the Founder and CEO of Empowerment Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) a licensed community based outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic. ERA is the first African American female owned and operated outpatient clinic in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia and Chester County offices serve as community education sites for practicum, volunteer and work study opportunities for various Pennsylvania universities. She is also the founder of the Resource Initiatives Giving Hope through Training (RIGHT) Foundation; a community based 501 (c)(3) social service agency dedicated to preventing the spread of chronic degenerative diseases namely HIV/AIDS, hypertension, and diabetes through education. Judy’s educational background consists of a Bachelor’s Certification in Business Administration from LaSalle College; a Masters Degree in Human Services from The Lincoln University; a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania; and a Post Masters Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from Drexel University. An international trainer and public speaker, Judy has led motivational workshops at the U.S. Postal Service, The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the National Minority AIDS Council, The Balm in Gilead, and The University of Mississippi, just to name a few. She has also provided ministry consultations in Africa; working closely with the Ministers of Health, in Ghana, Senegal, and Nigeria. Her latest book is “Entrepreneurial Ministry – The Catalyst to Community Social Change.” She is also the author of “The Empowerment Link Project” a faith-based Crisis Intervention Partnership Program written for the Department of Behavioral Health, Greater Harvest Evangelistic Church and Interstate Realty. Additionally, she has written articles for the “Continue Care Coordinator” magazine; and the healthcare industry Newsletter “The Proclamation”. She is also a founding member of “Playback Theater for Social Change” an improvisational drama team designed to bring community peace and reconciliation. Most recently, Judy was a workshop presenter at the American Psychological Association in Denver Colorado. She is a committed advocate for community social change.

Judy Benjamin Henderson is the Founder and CEO of Empowerment Resource Associates, Inc. (ERA) a licensed community based outpatient mental and behavioral health clinic. ERA is the first African American female owned and operated outpatient clinic in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia and Chester County offices serve as community education sites for practicum, volunteer and work study opportunities for various Pennsylvania universities. She is also the founder of the Resource Initiatives Giving Hope through Training (RIGHT) Foundation; a community based 501 (c)(3) social service agency dedicated to preventing the spread of chronic degenerative diseases namely HIV/AIDS, hypertension, and diabetes through education. Judy’s educational background consists of a Bachelor’s Certification in Business Administration from LaSalle College; a Masters Degree in Human Services from The Lincoln University; a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania; and a Post Masters Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from Drexel University. An international trainer and public speaker, Judy has led motivational workshops at the U.S. Postal Service, The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the National Minority AIDS Council, The Balm in Gilead, and The University of Mississippi, just to name a few. She has also provided ministry consultations in Africa; working closely with the Ministers of Health, in Ghana, Senegal, and Nigeria. Her latest book is “Entrepreneurial Ministry – The Catalyst to Community Social Change.” She is also the author of “The Empowerment Link Project” a faith-based Crisis Intervention Partnership Program written for the Department of Behavioral Health, Greater Harvest Evangelistic Church and Interstate Realty. Additionally, she has written articles for the “Continue Care Coordinator” magazine; and the healthcare industry Newsletter “The Proclamation”. She is also a founding member of “Playback Theater for Social Change” an improvisational drama team designed to bring community peace and reconciliation. Most recently, Judy was a workshop presenter at the American Psychological Association in Denver Colorado. She is a committed advocate for community social change.