Professional of the Year - Non-Profit

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P. Frank Vasquez

Title: Nonprofit Director, Social Worker, Founder
Industry: Nonprofit
Type of Organization: Nonprofit- Literacy support
Major Product/Service: Supporting children of absent parents
Expertise: Frank's expertise includes nonprofit leadership, community advocacy, and trauma support for children and families. He also works in preventative mental healthcare and legal literacy. He offers creative empowerment through music and writing.
Geographic Area of Distribution: Local
Affiliations: Phi Alpha Honor Society; MSW Society
University/Degree: MSW, Couples Relationships and Compromise, Rutgers University, 2019
Hobbies/Sports: Writing, outdoor activities, family activities, martial arts, meditation, self-improvement
Children: Logen Vasquez, Erik Vasquez
Work History: In Search of Hope- Founder and director; Author; Creative Advocate; Community Service
Published Works: The Heart Recovery Guide; The 10 Steps to a Healthier Relationship
Career Accomplishments: Nonprofit director, social work professional, and author specializing in self-improvement and relationship growth. Founder of In Search of Hope, a nonprofit focused on mental health prevention, wellness, and community education. Combines over six years of experience serving underserved populations with creative expression. In addition to his community work, Frank is an author of self-improvement and relationship growth books, with upcoming titles including "The Heart Recovery Guide" and "The 10 Steps to a Healthier Relationship." These works blend professional insight with personal experience, offering readers practical steps to rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and embark on a path of healing. As a musician, lyricist, and producer, Frank also channels creativity into songs and compositions that motivate both youth and adults to use music as a way to express their feelings and serve as an outlet for inspiration and expression. His mission is rooted in justice, peace, love, and equality—guiding people to rediscover their worth, turn hardship into strength, and live with renewed purpose. Frank is also the father of Logen and Erik Vasquez and a proud graduate of Rutgers University with honors.