[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E838-E839]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CHAQUINA GRIFFIN TAYLOR

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON-

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
tenacious and self-motivated leader, Chaquina Griffin Taylor. She has 
shown what can be done through hard work, dedication, and a desire to 
achieve.
  Chaquina Griffin Taylor, the youngest of four siblings, is the 
daughter of Willie Earl Griffin and Jacqueline Griffin. She spent her 
formative years growing up in Lambert, MS. Mrs. Taylor currently serves 
as the Collective Impact Coordinator at Delta State University, 
focusing on Quitman County.
  Mrs. Taylor is a proud graduate of Madison Shannon Palmer High 
School. She furthered her education at the illustrious Tougaloo 
College, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Mrs. Taylor 
holds a Master of Science in Psychology with specializations in Child 
Adolescent Development and Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a 
certified Meditation Mindfulness Teacher, Trainer, and Positive 
Psychology Practitioner.
  Mrs. Taylor began her career working in corrections at an all-male 
facility providing substance abuse services and cognitive behavior 
therapy to the inmate population (2008-2017). While working in 
corrections, Mrs. Taylor revamped the Alcohol Anonymous program, 
implemented a Victim's Impact program, taught orientation classes, and 
trained new managers on the substance abuse curriculum. Mrs. Taylor has 
also been working in higher education since 2017. At Coahoma Community 
College, she was appointed the MIBEST College and Career Navigator 
(2017-2021), providing wrap-around services to the non-traditional 
student population. She continues to serve as an adjunct Psychology 
Instructor.
  Mrs. Taylor is an advocate for education. She is a life learner and a 
natural leader. Mrs. Taylor has served as the Quitman County

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School District P-16 Council president. She is a Samberg Leadership 
Maximizer completer. In addition, she completed the Mississippi 
Community College Policy Fellows Program and the Mississippi Community 
College Leadership Academy. Mrs. Taylor obtained her Quality Matters 
Online Teaching Certification as well. Additionally, she is a dedicated 
member of esteemed professional organizations, including the American 
Psychological Association (APA), the National Education Association 
(NEA), and the Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE).
  Last and most important, Mrs. Taylor is Michael Taylor's wife and 
Scholar Taylor's mother. She has a bonus daughter named Mariah Taylor. 
She is an active member of Power House Missionary Baptist Church under 
the leadership of Robert Griffin, Jr., where she serves as the church 
treasurer. Mrs. Taylor is passionate about helping others. She aspires 
to inspire. Her motto is ``You are the pilot of your life, so take 
control.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Chaquina Griffin Taylor for her contributions and service to her 
community.

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