The Antidote to Low Self-Esteem
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• May 2019
Alicia Thompson is an international thespian and writer who hails from the "land of wood and water" known as Jamaica. She is the founder of (AIM) Artistry is Ministry, which provides edification through theatre. Alicia uses artistry to uplift and inspire youth, especially girls and young women to help deal with issues such as self-image and self-worth. In a society where the standard of beauty is superficial and modesty is not often celebrated, she is determined to use AIM as an initiative to help change the negative impact. She a board member of Advocates for Community Awareness, an alumni of the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI), Parents Supporting Excellence in Education (SEE), and a past recipient of the Bridgeport Parent Leadership Award.