C.C. Coats was born and raised in the 'City of Brotherly Love & Sisterly Affection', Philadelphia, PA, where currently still resides. She completed her B.A. in Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University, and her M.A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology- Marriage & Family Therapy at LaSalle University. She works with homeless and run-away youth, and believes that it is our responsibility as living, breathing sentient beings to fight against injustice.