Dr. Temeka S. Bailey is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of clinical experience. Her expertise includes clinical trauma practice in school, hospital, and community-based settings. She is certified as an administrator through the Maryland State Department of Education and a Board Approved social work supervisor. Dr. Bailey currently serves as the Director of Social Work Education with the Center for Restorative Change, a program within the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Maryland and certified mental health first aid instructor (youth and adult). 

A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Dr. Bailey has authored two children’s books, Locs Like Mine and The Telling Secret along with several short stories. She completed her undergraduate studies at Bowie State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in social work and later a master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland. Dr. Bailey completed her PhD at Morgan State University with a research focus on Systemic Trauma and Racial Disparities in Urban K-12 Education.

Reading & writing have been a long-time passion of mine. I enjoy delving into several types of literature including autobiographies, self help, and what I like to refer to as "pleasure indulgent reads". These include some of my favorite fiction authors that simply satisfy my leisure reading time. Books allow us an opportunity to enjoy conversations and gain insight on a level that we may not otherwise experience. Likewise, I've found that writing is a powerful method to heal and reach the masses on a variety of subject matters.  

Locs Like Mine (LLM) and The Telling Secret (TTS) address two important topics that are very dear to my heart including self-esteem and sexual abuse. My goal for each book is to empower young people with a voice while also encouraging healthy dialogue between parents and children. At the end of both stories, readers will discover additional tools to help facilitate a more in depth conversation for the respective subject matters. I am genuinely excited about the continued series that will follow Locs Like Mine & The Telling Secret!  

In addition to spending time with my family, reading, and serving others, I also enjoy maintaining an active lifestyle. I completed my first full marathon (26.2 miles) 2016 and later graduated to exploring a new passion for triathlons (after learning to swim at 38 years old). Like reading and writing, I've found that a fitness-focused lifestyle through swimming, biking and running has proven to be a very therapeutic outlet.