Hrimgalah Maāti Khu-m Amen, MSW, MPA, JD

Born in New Orleans, and raised there through senior year at McDonogh 35 (1969). Education includes, B.S. from Howard University (1973), MSW and MPA from University of Southern California (1975), and JD at Howard University (1980). Member of the New York State Bar since 1981 through the present, with specialization in fiduciary law. Awarded Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship, 1980, and through 1982 worked as an attorney for migrant workers as a Reginald Heber Smith Fellow. 1982-1984 served as NYS Mental Health Attorney. Sustained a solo legal practice from 1984 to 2008 (NYS). Served as the sole Black member on the Africa Committee of the NYC Bar Association for over 5 years, just prior to moving back home to New Orleans (2004).

Cared for mother, Millie M. Charles, from 2004 following a stroke, and until her transition, November, 2020.

Served as adjunct instructor at Tulane University School of Social Work (2013), as Board president of the New Orleans Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers (2008 – 2012).

Authored a book: Adult Guardianship Practice for Social Workers – A Proposal (1995).

Serving since 1975 as member, officer (1982 to present), and spiritual instructor / counsellor (1980 to present) for Ausar Auset Society International (AASI), and since 2004 in the same capacities for Ausar Auset Society - Southwest Region (consisting of 6 states). Ausar Auset Society is an African-centered, spiritual organization located in 38 municipalities throughout the world.

My African spiritual practice, as well as the values and example instilled within me by my mother, have allowed me to stay rooted in maintaining a vision of our potential to realize our Divine destiny as a united people through the Creator.