About Doris Iheagwam
Our Mission
Doris O. Iheagwam of Brooklyn, New York, has been recognized as an Industry Leader by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social services. Iheagwam will be recognized with a two-page spread in the Winter 2026 issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine.
Doris O. Iheagwam serves as a licensed case manager at Homes for the Homeless. She also worked for Platinum Community Care as a social worker providing essential services to asylum seekers. Iheagwam connects individuals and families with the resources they need to navigate their new circumstances and build stable lives.
Prior to her current roles, Iheagwam interned at the Educational Alliance, Jewish Board of Family and Children Services, Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, and Stanley S. Isaacs Beacon Center’s Take Action program. Her first social work job was from working with the American Red Cross as a family activities worker. She has worked as a social worker and school-based liaison with the NYC Board of Education in public schools where she carried a caseload of 141 students in temporary housing and also has experience working in preventive services, foster care, and with those who are disabled.
Well-recognized for her achievements and commitment to her field, Iheagwam has received honors from Who’s Who in America, Strathmore’s Who’s Who, Madison’s Who’s Who, and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Office of Students in Temporary Housing. As an esteemed member of P.O.W.E.R., she has been selected as a VIP for both fall and winter 2024 and was recently named an Honored Member.
Iheagwam holds a B.A. in Sociology from CUNY Brooklyn College and an M.S.W from New York University. She has taken courses in social work at Fordham University, University of South Carolina, and Robertson College. She has co-led parenting workshops and has given a presentation on suicide prevention to teaching staff in public schools.
Our Team
Our team of social workers is made up of compassionate, dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. We have a diverse range of expertise and experience, and we work collaboratively to provide the best possible care to our clients.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of social work services, including individual and family counseling, case management, advocacy, and community outreach. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, and we work closely with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
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