Carmen Jimenez-Pride Memorial Scholarship Fund

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$12,400
Raised of $13,000 goal

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    LaDonna McGill

    $25
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    Anonymous

    $100
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    Mandi Melendez

    $55
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    Michaela Kaliner

    $25
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    Jaime Henle

    $25

Our story

Carmen Jimenez-Pride’s life was a testimony to healing, innovation, and love for community. As a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist, she spent more than 15 years guiding children, families, and adults through some of life’s most difficult challenges. But Carmen didn’t just treat symptoms—she created new tools to change lives. From developing Focus on Feelings®, an emotional literacy curriculum now used by clinicians worldwide, to founding Diversity in Play Therapy, she consistently broke barriers and centered cultural humility in every space she entered. What made Carmen extraordinary was not just her long list of credentials, but her heart. She believed deeply in the power of representation and fought to ensure that Black women, children, and families saw themselves reflected in the therapeutic process. She gave voice to racial and cultural trauma, empowering clinicians to serve with empathy, awareness, and justice. The Carmen Jimenez Pride Memorial Endowed Scholarship carries forward this legacy by supporting African American women studying social work at the University of South Carolina and Benedict College. By giving to this scholarship, donors are not only honoring Carmen’s remarkable contributions—they are helping shape the next generation of social workers who, like Carmen, will heal, uplift, and transform lives.

Our goal

The mission of the Carmen Jimenez Pride Memorial Endowed Scholarship is to honor the legacy of Carmen Jimenez-Pride by empowering and supporting African American women pursuing undergraduate degrees in Social Work at the University of South Carolina and Benedict College. Guided by Carmen’s lifelong commitment to service, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care, the scholarship seeks to invest in the next generation of compassionate, innovative, and socially conscious leaders who will advance equity, healing, and advocacy in diverse communities. The Carmen Jimenez Pride Memorial Endowed Scholarship honors the extraordinary life, work, and legacy of Carmen Jimenez-Pride, a trailblazing licensed clinical social worker, international speaker, and visionary leader in the fields of mental health, play therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Comments from contributors 82

Mandi Melendez9 days ago
$55

Miniatures

Jaime Henle12 days ago
$25

In loving memory...

Carolyn Solo12 days ago
$100

What a loss to the EMDR community. I am honored to contribute in memory of Carmen and her incredible legacy.

Anonymous14 days ago
$25

You are very much missed

Anonymous19 days ago
$25

Praying for you during this difficult time.

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