Charita joins the NDMU community to share her story of being diagnosed with bipolar I disorder in her final semester of college, and being told by doctors that she would never lead a “normal” life. As a recognized educator and leader, Charita shares her story of hope strongly grounded in faith and activism to remove stigmas surrounding mental illness. There will be a Q&A hosted by Marie Allee, Ph.D., Director of Counseling Services. Copies of Defying the Verdict will be available for signing during this session. This event is sponsored by the Women's Leadership Institute of Baltimore.