My Story

Ms. FeLishia Franklin has been called many things but the one that stands out the most is; a leader by example. Her blend of tenacity, analytical abilities, and effective communication skills lend her to consistently being the “go-to” individual to accomplish challenging tasks. Ms. Franklin is multifaceted having held positions at the federal level, state level, and not for profit level. She is involved in several for-profit and nonprofit organizations to include: the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention where she serves as a Field Advocate, Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless Project Partner, and even her own organization; It’s Real Life Coaching, Inc.

 

Ms. Franklin's 13+ year military career has afforded her the opportunity to hone a very diverse professional background.

While pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Ms. Franklin began her career with the Alabama Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer. She worked her way up through the ranks by working in both male and female institutions, promoting to Correctional Sergeant, and promoting to the Investigations & Intelligence Unit as a PREA Sergeant (Prison Rape Elimination Act). Ms. Franklin is also a former Use of Force Review Investigator for the Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Department formerly known as Investigations and Intelligence. While pursing higher education in Pre-Law, Law and Policy, Ms. Franklin also served a tenure as an Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Probation and Paroles Specialist.

 

 

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