“The paradox of education is precisely this — that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated." - James A. Baldwin

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Doc believes in education and creating communities for transformative, adult learning. Doc is completing their third doctoral program at Morgan State University in the School of Community Health and Policy. As a DrPH student, Doc's work is grounded in carceral abolition, complex trauma, addiction recovery.

Dr. L.A. McCrae is a graduate of the Doctorate of Ministry program at Wesley Theological Seminary. While at Wesley, Doc completed studies in the Public Engagement Track with a focus on recovery chaplaincy. Doc also completed advanced studies in addiction recovery earning a doctorate from the New Theology School. The New Theology School appointed Doc as the Stokely Carmichael/Kwame Toure Professor of Street Theology. 

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Doc wears many hats. In their role as Chief Executive Office of Orange Oasis, Inc., Doc manages the strategic growth of a portfolio of Black and queer businesses. In 2023, Doc was appointed as the Chief Clinical Officer of Orange Oasis. At OOH, Doc also serves as the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health and developing new programs and curricula for adults. Doc also serves as a clinician with Inner County Outreach. 

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