Timothy Neyland was recently selected by the Mary S. Nelums Foundation as an Invisible Giant. The “invisible giant” designation was created to give voice and recognition to young African-American men who are making a positive difference in their community. Their community work is consistent with social work values.
Education
Jackson State University, Social Work
Jackson State University, Master’s Degree, Social Work
Jackson State University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology/Minor: Social Work.
He was born to Katie and Emmett Neyland of Crosby, MS.
He is the youngest of 12 children.
An honor graduate from Wilkinson County High School (1990)
Beta Club
Student Council
The marching/concert band
Varsity football, track
Military training at Fort Benning, GA
National Guard unit mobilized for Operation Desert Shield
Youngest Sergeant in his company at age of 19
Recipient of the Army Achievement Medal and the Sergeant Majors Award.
Honorably Discharged in 1998
Jackson State University
Consistent Deans List scholar
President of the Psychology Club
Chairman of Psi Chi Honor Society
Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society inductee
Phi Alpha Honor Society inductee
President of the Delta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; ΑΦΑ Regional Brother of the Year
Licensed Certified Social Worker at the VA Medical Center
Assistant Team Leader of the MHICM Program
Education Coordinator for Social Work Internships
Spiritual Life
Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent
Ordained Deacon
Recently ordained as an Elder in the Church of Christ Holiness USA (COCHUSA).
Current Pastor of Galilee COCHUSA in Jayess, Ms. Galilee continues to grow spiritually and in number.
Trained and Certified by the State of Mississippi
National Fatherhood Initiative to Facilitate the Becoming an Effective Father Workshop Coalition
