Meet the Authors
Dr. Innocent Ntiasagwe
DR. INNOCENT NTIASAGWE was born and raised in Nigeria as the second of four children of the late Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Bede Anyaelezu Ntiasagwe (Retired) and Madam Rose Nwaobiara-Nwosu Ntiasagwe, from Umueze Amaimo in the Ikeduru local government area of Imo State. Growing up, he didn’t experience a typical childhood and struggled to relate to other children, often acting more mature for his age. After high school, feeling the weight of his family’s high expectations, he moved to Lagos. There, he worked as a waybill clerk in a shipping company. At 25, he took a leap of faith and moved to the United States to pursue higher education. Two years later, financial challenges forced him to withdraw from college. However, driven by personal determination and perseverance, he earned an Associate Degree in Human Services in 1996, a bachelor’s Degree in political science in 1998, and a master’s Degree in Counseling psychology in 2001. In 2020, he obtained a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Nova Southeastern University, Florida. Dr. Ntiasagwe began his career as a Health Educator and Mental Health Professional Counselor with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health.
He served as the Programs Director of the Mental Health Association of South Carolina, a nonprofit organization. With a passion for youth welfare, he joined the staff at Allen University as a Residential Director, later becoming the Dean of Students and Development Services. He also served as an adjunct professor at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina. His career path then led him to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, where he has held various positions, including Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Program Administrator of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), MHP III, Program Manager, and Senior Consultant for Programs, Reentry Rehab, and Services. He currently serves as a Team Leader of the Situation Controller (SITCON) Special Squad. His work ethic is exemplary; he is consistent, firm, and maintains a calm demeanor.
His common sense, judgment, and humility are highly admired by his peers. Deeply caring and compassionate, Dr. Ntiasagwe is also a community organizer. His efforts extend beyond his family, reaching out to the less privileged in his community, especially during the early part of the pandemic when he coordinated relief efforts. Married for 29 years to his loving wife, Dr. Charity Ezioma Ntiasagwe, they share five wonderful children. In his spare time, he enjoys dancing to various kinds of music, exercising, playing football, and playing tennis. Raised in the Christian faith, it has been his guiding light through tough times. He firmly believes, “What God Cannot Do, Does Not Exist.” To God Be The Glory.
Dr. Charity Ntiasagwe
DR. CHARITY NTIASAGWE was born in Umuahia, Abia (formerly Imo) State, Nigeria, on July 12, 1964, as the third of seven children to Virginia and Maxwell Okoro. Her mother was a successful small business entrepreneur, and her father was a police officer. Both of her parents, now deceased, managed to sponsor six of their seven children through college despite limited resources. Dr. Ntiasagwe was motivated by her parents’ high expectations and their resilience in striving to raise the best children in their community. Dr. Ntiasagwe received most of her education in Nigeria. She attended Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, for three years, majoring in English/Igbo Nigerian Languages. She then earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Degree in English Language/Education from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1993. After meeting her fiancé, Dr. Ntiasagwe moved to the United States in 1994, where they got married. In 1997, she continued her higher education at Benedict College, completing a teaching credentialing program.
She then pursued a master’s degree in Education (M.Ed.) in Divergent Learning from Columbia College in 2004, graduating with a 4.0 G.P.A. Between 2008 and 2012, she earned both an Educational Specialist Degree and a Doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration from South Carolina State University. In 2013, overcoming numerous challenges, Dr. Ntiasagwe first became an Assistant Principal at a high school and is currently working in a middle school. She has served in this role for over ten years. Her exemplary achievements as an educator led to her being featured in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers,” 2006-2007 (11th Edition, Vol. I). Dr. Ntiasagwe is happily married to her best friend and partner, Dr. Innocent Ntiasagwe. They have five children. She is an avid traditional African dancer, enjoys playing tennis, and loves reading. Her colleagues highly regard her excellent work ethics, calm demeanor, and sound judgment.
