Garbralle Conroe

Mrs. Garbralle Conroe was born and raised in Fresno Ca. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a Master’s of science degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from California State University, Fresno. For the past 6 years she has been teaching graduate courses at California State University, Fresno. In addition to providing Professional Development, Cultural Competence, and diversity trainings through her consulting business. In 2012 Mrs. Conroe received Business of the Year Award from Resources for Independence Central Valley. She was recognized for her outstanding work in her community by helping individuals with disabilities obtain jobs. In 2015 she was awarded the community service award from Fresno City College for her exceptional contributions with Fresno City College students. Mrs. Conroe was awarded the 2017 40 under 40 award which recognizes individuals under the age of 40 for their contributions and, achievements, In addition Mrs. Conroe was the keynote speaker for the 2018 Girls World Expo, and the 2018 Fresno Housing authority all staff event. Mrs. Conroe has facilitated several professional development sessions at Fresno City College Institutional, Development, for Equity, Access and Success Summit titled “Bridging the Gap between Privileged & Adversity. In 2019 Mrs. Conroe was featured on Valley PBS Young, Gifted, and Black where she shared her motivational journey of how she overcame barriers, and stigmas growing up in South West Fresno. Mrs. Conroe also will be one of the keynote presenter at the 2019 National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns where she will be focusing on Cultural Competence in Counseling.