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La Chanda Marcelle

Licensed Master Social Worker

Born: June 11, 1992

Spouse: Kellon Marcelle

Education: Columbia University School of Social Work, Master of Science 2015

York College CUNY, Bachelor is Science 2014

Personal Life

La Chanda Marcelle was born in Bronx, NY on June 11, 1992 to father Glenn Duurham and mother Veronica Moor. Her parents are Surinamese immigrants who immigrated to the U.S. due to the financial recession in Suriname.

La Chanda briefly lived in The Netherlands as a child and returned to the United States at the age of 5. Unable to speak English, La Chanda was assigned to an ESL class in her Brooklyn public school P.S. 156, where she learned English.

Education

In 2014, La Chanda graduated from York College CUNY with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work. As a student, La Chanda served as the Secretary of the Social Work Club and later the President. Under these titles, La Chanda helped advocate for a Social Work Masters Program at York College CUNY. The program was ultimately implemented in 2018.

Upon graduation, La Chanda went on to acquire her Master of Science from Columbia University School of Social Work. There she concentrated her studies in international social welfare policy. She became interested in the concentration after participating in a study abroad program in Moldova. The program was orchestrated by U.S. Fulbright Scholars Dr. Selena  Rodgers (2013-14) and Dr. Vadim Moldovan (2014-15).

La Chanda completed her social work field education at the Office of New York City Council Member Jumaane D. Williams.

In 2015, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams honored her as an emerging leader at the second annual Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinction Celebration & Award Ceremony.

Professional Career

La Chanda currently works as the Constituent Affairs Liaison for the New York State Senator Kevin S. Parker. Under this capacity, she addresses the concerns of his constituents through intergovernmental advocacy. These concerns vary and range from housing to medical insurance.

In 2017, La Chanda Marcelle founded Priceless Heartbeats Incorporated, A social responsibility and crisis management consulting firm.