Cassandra Baker Durham is a minister, author and advocate for women. She received her undergraduate degree from North Carolina A& T State University in the field of social work. She holds a Master of Science degree in Human Services from Capella University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Liberty University. Cassandra provides therapeutic intervention services to African American women who are at risk of contracting and/or transmitting HIV/AIDS through the use of Diffusion of Effective Behavioral Interventions. This role has developed her to be a staunch advocate for empowering and building self-esteem and self-worth in women as a manner of prevention against the spread of HIV and AIDS. She sits on the Guilford County Substance Abuse Recovery Advocates board and The African American Initiative of the United Way of Greater High Point. The spiritual side of Cassandra is fed at her home church Temple of Prayer, Praise and Deliverance Ministries in High Point, NC where she sits under the anointed leadership of Senior Pastor: Apostle Louise Baker. Presently Cassandra coordinates the church’s outreach ministry and a member of both the choir and usher board. Cassandra is the author of the Salt, Light and Witnesses blog which seeks to encourage, uplift and motivate others to walk in their divine calling as children of God. She recently released her first book Fully Persuaded: 30 Days of Encouragement in Times of Trouble.