PRACTICAL LIVING INSTITUTE


    The Founder and Executive Director of Practical Living Institute (PLI)
    is Dr. Barbara J. Davis.  She is an international conference and retreat
    speaker. She has a Doctorate from The Southern Baptist Theological
    Seminary and a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University.  
    She has traveled to over 40 countries in North America, Europe, Asia,
    South America, and Africa.  Barbara has worked extensively with
    women in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Senegal, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania and
    Egypt. She served as the Project Coordinator for the W.A.D.E.R.
    Program for homeless women in Prince's George’s County, Maryland.  

    Barbara has received many awards and recognitions. Senegal, West
    Africa honored her for her work in helping its citizens to excel.  She
    received the prestigious Delta Sigma Theta Fortitude Image Award for
    her work in international awareness and involvement. Rotary Club
    International honored Barbara for her international work in South
    America and Africa. Barbara also received a Proclamation by the
    County Executive of Prince George's County, Maryland for outstanding
    service to the Senegal Friendship Committee of Prince George's County.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
"A champion for the under-privileged and
disfranchised in our society"