Darcel Dillard- Suite, M.S. is a professional journalist, author, executive coach and motivational speaker. She is a founding member and co-president of FULL CIRCLE HEALTH, PLLC and Executive Director of the not for profit, Full Circle Life Enrichment Center.  As co president of Full Circle, Darcel oversees new project acquisitions; and develops community programs and partnerships.

Darcel oversees the overall organization/administration, business development and funding initiatives; and collaborates on all major Full Circle projects.  Darcel has administrated grants Full Circle has received from the RobinHood Foundation, The Red Cross, Casey Foundation,  and WorldVison.

Before joining Full Circle, Darcel spent over 15 years in national news production and public relations that led to her oversight responsibilities at the 1997 Olympic Torch Relay. She has spent a lifetime educating millions of Americans on every major news issue through her stories as a senior national news producer for CBS News and the FOX News Channel.  Darcel has also worked as a senior producer and senior media consultant for the Discovery Channel, the Montel Williams Show and NBC News. Her public relations experience includes functioning as a Vice Presdient/Dircetor of Media Relations at Ketchum Public Relations Worldwide.

Darcel’s dream has always been to use her gifts for news, video production, and public relations to produce culturally competent, spiritually sensitive mental health programs. She is able to bring her considerable experience to bear on the various educational and promotional videos Full Circle produces.

Darcel earned her Bachelor's degree from Barnard College, Columbia University and her Masters degree in journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where she has served as an adjunct professor and mentor. She has also received certificates from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business for Managers.

Darcel and her soulmate Derek oversee Full Circle Health and are currently working on a book on the power of marriage.

Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Music: Jazz
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Hobbies: Rollerskating & Shooting Pool