Jovan Goodman is an International Social Worker and Author with extensive knowledge and experience in direct social services, management, and at the macro-level.

Jovan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Wisconsin–Parkside and studied abroad as an Undergraduate at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Additionally, Jovan earned her Masters of Social Work degree with a concentration in child welfare from The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. 

As a graduate student, Jovan enjoyed collaborating to create and implement evidence-based programming for children and families impacted by trauma in her community.  Inspired by this work, she developed the programming and book "The Confidence Continuum" to provide meaningful prevention initiatives for younger children. The unique classes are closely tied to Jovan's own personal journey of building confidence as a young model and her experiences traveling around the world.