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 A Message from Dr. Straight Talk

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Hello,

 

I am Dr. Straight Talk, otherwise known as Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt. I am the Chief Executive Officer of the Hunnicutt Foundation, dedicated to empowering and transforming individuals locally, nationally, and internationally. In 2014, The Hunnicutt Group Inc. laid the foundation for the transformative programs we now lead through The Hunnicutt Foundation.

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For over 41 years, I served as the Dean at the Office of Student Affairs, as the Dean of the Southeast Campus, and as an English professor in both the English and Engineering Departments at City College of San Francisco. I was blessed to serve as the Chair of the African American Studies Department and as the Chair of the College’s first Diversity initiative. 

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Along with other CCSF staff, I co-founded the African American Achievement Program (A.A.A.P.) and developed the original Afrocentric English materials used in A.A.A.P. classes at CCSF. I have created activities, courses, and programs for students of all ages in the course of my professional career. As Dean of the Southeast Campus, I lobbied for and was successful in getting entry-level biotechnology courses, leading to jobs for community residents and other CCSF students.

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I have extensive community organizing, advocacy, and development experience. I have served as a member of the Mayor's Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Development, as a member of the Housing Production Advisory Panel at the State Level, and as a board member of the San Francisco Mental Health Association, the Opportunity Industrialization Center (O.I.C.), the Center for Public Education, the Bayview YMCA, and Communities in Schools. I presently serve as the Chair of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for the Shipyard, and I am a former Board member of the Alliance for Girls. 

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After Mayor George Moscone appointed me to the Commission on the Status of Women, my passion for women’s advocacy issues became an integral part of my career. This passion blossomed over the years, and I presently serve as a Legacy member of PWIC, Powerful Women International Connections. 

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I am the author of Straight Talk – How to Survive and Thrive as a Young Man of Color, which I wrote to help boys and young men lead lives of peace, joy, and fulfillment by knowing and serving God. I have also written God Is All You Need: Ten Important Points for Black Women in America for Your Journey Through Life, offering guidance and encouragement to women as they navigate life’s challenges. My third book, written especially for girls and young women, will be available soon. I believe the ultimate keys to thriving and surviving for everyone lie in getting right with God, working hard to accomplish your personal and academic goals, becoming a person of wisdom, understanding, and integrity, and giving back to your family, community, America, and the world.

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I strive to be a beacon of inspiration and support for everyone, and I am committed to serving all people with humility, integrity, and compassion, regardless of their race, gender, or national origin. My work seeks to allay fears in these times of chaos and uncertainty by reminding people that God is love, and we are “called” to love one another, to be kind, respectful, and helpful. I believe we must follow the Ten Commandments as we engage with one another and recognize that there is a path to true joy and peace—one that begins when we connect to the Divine, experience a mindset shift, and live in spiritual harmony with all people, all creatures, and Nature. Until we operate with kindness and love toward one another, we risk harming each other through acts of violence. But if we make a conscious choice to respect and support one another, we can accomplish great things together and create a better life for everyone. At the Hunnicutt Foundation, we choose to live in peace, love, and solidarity with all people.

I am Dr. Straight Talk, and my mission is to help everyone “survive and thrive.” God bless you!

                                  

Dr. Straight Talk