As a social worker, Jewell has almost 20 years of experience working with youth and families in child protective services, the education field, and mental health services. She had worked in clinical, administrative and direct-service roles and collaborated with many organizations and religious affiliations. She is a nationally published author of “Finding Hope: The 12 Keys to Healing Hardships, Hurts, and Sorrow.” With her expert knowledge of hope and hardships, she can educate and inspire people in many fields of work and life.

Despite the challenges that come in life, Jewell believes in the power of any individual, at any age to make positive changes, impact others and improve their phase of life. She has confidence in the ability of people to plant many seeds in the lives of those they are around. Jewell loves to help others discover their own hope and skills that equip them in making a difference.

With her personal and professional experience as the primary instruments, Jewell uses research, compassion and laughter to provide the audience with new and productive tools, motivations and perspectives.