•    Introduction to Beverly Lucas, her passion and purpose in life.
•    Learn about Beverly’s career in education
•    Discover what draws her attention to the youth and the elderly.
•    Find out about the books she has authored and collaborated on.
Beverly Lucas’ career has been a balanced combination of working in higher education administration with traditional and non-traditional college students as well as connecting universities with community-based organizations. She is the recipient of numerous awards for innovative program planning, development, and implementation. As a past program director, career-counselor and grant writing consultant. For over 28 years, she has taught in the disciplines of English, Human Relations, Communications, College Success Skills and Experiential Learning. She currently serves as Director of Continuing Education at the University of the District of Columbia.

Beverly is a licensed minister under the leadership of Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr. of Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church (GMCHC) and the covering of Mount Calvary Holy Churches of America. 

Her passions in life can be summed up in three words: parenting, teaching, and cooking. During the pandemic, Beverly decided to publish her first cookbook, “For the Love of Cooking.” which is published in celebration for cooking, but also in recognition of higher education.. 

The profit from the sale of the cookbook will be used to set up as a scholarship foundation for young ladies graduating in the year 2029 who aspire to attend and are accepted to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).