Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc. Welcomes You to Celebrate the
Dynamic Transformation Of the Class of 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012 9am Fernbank Museum 767 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, Georgia
EDUCATE • DEVELOP • MENTOR • EMPOWER The Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc. (ELI) is an international 501(c)(3) tax-exempt women’s leadership training and development organization. ELI is committed to developing a diverse organization that fosters creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit by enriching the lives of women through leadership opportunities, personal and professional learning, and cultural experiences. We empower women to contribute to society as global leaders. ELI is comprised of four core divisions: Leadership, Young 100, Apprentice, and JEWELLS®. Since its founding in 2008, ELI has had over 400 women and girls participate in its programs in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, New Jersey, Canada, and Japan. was the 2011 recipient of the Community Empowerment Award, presented by the My Sisters Keeper Foundation for Women. was featured by Black Celebrity Giving in July 2011. presented 17 of its volunteers with the President's Volunteer Service Award, one of the highest volunteer awards to be earned in collaboration with the White House's initiative on service. established a satelite program in North Carolina with the appointment of 2009 Alumna Nasha Snipes as State Coordiantoor. Also, founding chairperson Jordan Murphy was selected to participate in and represented ELI in the 2011 One Voice: Reproductive Health and Environment Summit in Washington, DC; and co-founder Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell was recognized as a 2011 Black Enterprise “BE Next 35” Young and Bold Business Leader due to the exceptional progress of ELI. We are very grateful for the hard work and dedication of our incredible volunteer force and dedicated alumnae.
Congratulations Graduates! The Board of Directors, Division Leadership, and Facilitators proudly welcome the newest members of the Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute! The 117 women and girls who completed the Leadership, Young 100, Apprentice, and JEWELLS® programs are extremely dedicated and motivated, and have demonstrated their knowledge, skill, expertise, experience, and education to lead and inspire others. Graduates, you are now ready to be the leaders your organizations and communities desperately need. Your commitment to excellence and continued education – both institutional and practical – have been an absolute joy to behold. Our ultimate goal was to show you that YOU are the woman you have been waiting for all of your life – vibrant, bold, energetic, smart, determined and DYNAMIC! And it is with pride that we acknowledge that you have exceeded this goal beyond our wildest expectations. Go forth knowing that you are prepared to guide others on this glorious path of self-discovery and enlightenment. Last, as you go through life, opportunities to lead others will present themselves. Embrace the challenge, as you will be successful. Continue to transform yourself by educating, developing, mentoring, and empowering others with purpose!
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Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc. Class of 2012 Graduation Celebration
Dynamic Transformation Saturday, April 14, 2012 9am to11am The Fernbank Museum 767 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, Georgia
Rashida Cloud, Leadership Class of 2011 Mistress of Ceremonies Greetings ……………………………………………………. Ms. Travena Evegan, President Invocation ……………………………….. Ms. Nan Walker, Apprentice Program Manager Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies ……Ms. Jordan Murphy, Founding Chairperson History .…………………………………………………… Dr. Reggie Smith, Board Member Occasion ……………………………………... Ms. Cyrelle George, Inaugural Class of 2009 Recognition of Sponsors & Special Guests ………. Ms. Monique N. Boyce, Class of 2010 Introduction of Our Speaker…………………………………………….. Ms. Rashida Cloud
The Charge: Dynamic Transformation
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams Presentations Introduction of Division Leadership ………… Ms. Wendy Miller, Board Member Leadership ………….…………….............. Ms. Dorna Werdelin, Division Director Young 100 ………..………………………... Ms. Nicole Latimer, Program Manager Apprentice……………………………………... Ms. Nan Walker, Program Manager JEWELLS® ……………………………………… Ms. Shayla Isler, Division Director Special Presentations .……………………………………… Ms. Travena Evegan, President Partners Facilitators Division Leaders Board Members President’s Volunteer Service Awards Closing Remarks ……………………………………….… Ms. V. Ivana Foster, Co-Founder 3|Page
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About Our Speaker:
Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams
Kimberly M. Esmond Adams began her term as Judge on the Fulton County Superior Court January 1, 2009, following her election by the citizens of Fulton County. Prior to her election to the Fulton Superior Court, Judge Adams served for nearly six years in the Office of the Fulton County District Attorney, ultimately as a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney.
During her tenure in the Fulton District Attorney’s Office,
Judge Adams prosecuted major felony cases involving homicide and crimes committed against women and children such as rape and child molestation. Judge Adams began her public service career in 2002 after more than three years of practice as an employment attorney with Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC, an Atlantabased labor and employment boutique. Prior to joining Constangy, Judge Adams worked in higher education administration. She also provided research assistance to a Scholar-in-Residence at the Southern Education Foundation with a book-writing project funded by the Ford Foundation. A past president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), Judge Adams has served in a number of leadership capacities, both professionally and in her community. She has served on the boards of the Atlanta Technical College Foundation, The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta - West End Cluster, and the Restorative Justice Board of the Atlanta Municipal Court. In addition, Judge Adams has served as an officer of the Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta where she has been a member for more than 25 years. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and she is a charter member of the Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter serving the East Point and College Park communities. Judge Adams has received several honors and awards, most notably, Who's Who in Law and Business by the Atlanta Business Chronicle; Woman of the Year - "Ordinary Woman With Extraordinary Talents" by Women Looking Ahead News Magazine, and Special Unit Trial Attorney of the Year by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. She also is an alumnus of Leadership Georgia. Judge Adams received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Notre Dame Law School. She is a member of the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice before all of the trial courts in Georgia, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. She is married to Michael Adams, and they are the proud parents of one teenage son, Michael.
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2012 Graduating Class
Leadership Division The Leadership Division guides a group of adult women to further develop core competencies through a holistic approach to build a professional portfolio. The following women successfully completed this six month program. Ms. Shanae Eppinger is a Customer Service Manager with the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department (WSD). She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Business Administration from Florida A&M University, and her Master degree in Public Administration degree from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to her duties with the WSD, Shanae also volunteers in the community, creating a professional development Course for 15 local middle and high schools throughout the district. Shanae is the Youth Director of The Gould's Church of the Nazarene, and an avid volunteer with the American Heart Association and the Florida A&M University Alumni Association.
Ms. Natasha A. M. Graham is a Retail Lease Administrator with Robert Half Legal Division. She is also a certified Paralegal, and has ten years experience working in law firms, property management, and mortgage organizations, including Freddie Mac. Natasha obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Wellesley College, and was recently accepted into the S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University Class of 2014. Natasha is an active member of the Wellesley Alumnae Association, serving on the Washington, DC and Atlanta Admissions Committees where she assists in recruit high school students for her alma mater.
Ms. Angie Hawkins works with the Social Security Administration.
She
obtained her Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Business Management from Hampton University. Formerly, Angie was a Financial Aid Administrator, and was a member of the American Association of Financial Aid Administrators.
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Ms. Kenna Toney is an activist and speaker with regards to human rights, anti-war issues, and prisoners’ rights. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Government and Sociology, and recently completed her Masters in Political Science and History at Clark Atlanta University. Kenna has worked in the political realm as a legislative aide to the majority leader of the California State Legislature, as a council aide to the President of Oakland City Council and a council aide to the Dean of Atlanta City Council; this in addition to working on numerous campaigns . Kenna has received political training from various agencies and groups, including The White House Project, Emily’s List and Democracy for America. Ms. Nan Walker serves as Director of Baby Universe Childcare. She obtained her Associates of Arts degree from Atlanta Technical College and is working toward her Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Clayton State. Nan is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and volunteer with several women’s shelters in Clayton County. Nan founded and manages an e-line for parents with children who suffer from ADHD. She is an Avon team leader and member of the National Association of Female Entrepreneurs. Ms. Audra Brown Ward is the Director of Diversity and Science Department Chair at Marist School. Audra received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Spelman College and a Master of Science in Biochemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Audra has facilitated teacher workshops, contributed to various teacher guides and ancillaries for AP Biology textbooks and has recently been involved in the creation of professional development workshop materials for the College Board. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Ms. Stefanie White is the Event Coordinator at the Atlanta Airport Marriott. She obtained her Bachelors in Accounting from Long Island University. She is an assistant Girl Scout Troop Leader, and has served in various capacities, including president, of the Mocha Moms of North Cobb County. Stefanie has also fundraised consistently with the March of Dimes and American Heart Associations for over seven years, and enjoys volunteering with Hands on Atlanta.
Ms. Stephanie Willis is a family therapist. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree from Illinois Southern University, Masters of Science and Administration degree from Central Michigan University, and is working toward her Doctor of Philosophy at Cappella University. Stephanie is a founding member of the Women’s Ministry of Beulah Baptist Church, previous Program Director of Caningworks, Inc., and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Training in Facilitation, Fostering A New You® (TIFFANY) The TIFFANY® program is a portion of the Leadership Division curriculum wherein participants are afforded the opportunity to earn their facilitator’s certification. This program was completed due to a collaborative partnership with the My Sister’s Keeper Foundation for Women’s Single Mothers program. The following Leadership Division candidates earned the ELI Facilitator Certification upon completion of the TIFFANY® course work and practicum with My Sister’s Keeper: Shanae Eppinger, Angie Hawkins, Audra Brown Ward, and Stephanie Willis.
My Sister’s Keeper Foundation for Women Inc. (MSK) is a volunteer-based, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2004 with a mission of “Moving Women from Average to Excellence”. MSK was established and directed by a group of women who are primarily concerned with effecting change in the lives of women through empowering coaching relationships. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of My Sister’s Keeper Foundation for Women, Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado, is also the Co-Pastor of Total Grace Christian Center in Atlanta, Georgia. We sincerely thank Dr. Alvarado and the MSK team for their professionalism, friendship, and support.
Young 100 Division The Young 100 Division prepares collegiate women to appropriately manage interpersonal and professional experiences by developing social and critical skills. This year’s program was completed due to a collaborative partnership between ELI, East Carolina University, and South Central High School in North Carolina that was facilitated by newly appointed North Carolina State Coordinator Nasha SW Snipes.
Tanzi Hilliard Jennifer Coples Tiye Bracy Megan Holmes
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Apprentice Division The Apprentice Division equips teen girls with essential life skills that facilitate a positive transition to adulthood. This year’s program was facilitated due to collaborative partnerships with Westlake High School and the Dorothy Height Academy of Leadership at Benjamin E. Mays High School. We sincerely thank Ms. Sharon Gay, Mr. Christopher Armour, and the DHAL leadership team for their support. Westlake High School Jazmin Bennett Jhanai Clark Taylor Colquitt Sydney Combs Haleemu Neal Ninti Neal Mays High School Marquavia T. Alexander Jamika L. Arnold Breana S. Austin Annie Baker Michelle Baker Amber R. Banks Kaliya H. Banks Shanyaida M. Barber Shequoyah A. Barker Sternaja B. Battle Rannisha L. Beasley Khadijah R. Broughton Adacia R. Brydson Taja Burns JaKaria J. Burnstine Alexia L. Carreker D'mi L. Cash Khalin D. Colson Aarion S. Farmer Jacquelyn N. Franklin Cameryn E. Gaines Cierra M. Gaston Ashanti I. Gates Adela Genchi Niquita N. Goar Monica R. Golden Shontori N. Gooden Brittany N. Greeson Chenel L. Hamilton Danisha S. Harris Shahara L. Herron Raven A. Heyward Antionette M. Hightower
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Jasmine D. Hillman Angel S. Hollingsworth Denina N. Jacobs Destini K. Johnson Jacquanise L. Jones Robyn D. Jones Tyra M. Jones Chandy N. Kincaid Ashley-Cora D. Lackey Jordan G. Lamar Jaycia G. Laster Chrishauna P. Long Jasmine Mason Treshae D. Matthews Keyauna N. Merritt Asanti A. Mizell Shailekquia Q. Moore Isis M. Nalls Nikkiya J. Oglesby Lannett R. Owens Daneisha L. Pace Deijah M. Paschal Jasmin A. Paschal Arielle R. Patrick Wykeria B. Phillips Shakiera L. Redd Erica I. Rolley Brandi F. Rose Selena A. Rostro Veronica A. Rostro Alyssa D. Sales Lacey M. Seals Alexis M. Sessions Corecia D. Smith Jasmin D. Standford Katia Villalva Andrea O. Vines Jada Y. Walker Zaria D. Walker Kemeerea C. Wells Mikia D. Williams Daishanea L. Wilson
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JEWELLS速 Division The Joining Emerging Women Everywhere to Learn, Lead, and Succeed (JEWELLS)速 Division introduces fundamental skills that encourage positive social, intellectual, and emotional development within middle school girls. This program was facilitated due to a partnership with Atlanta Preparatory Academy. We sincerely thank Ms. Karen Rowley Brooks and the APA leadership team for their support.
Destiny Burney is a seventh grade student at APA who aspires to be a star with her singing group RAD, and a marine biologist.
Joele Curry is a seventh grade student at APA who aspires to be a veterinarian. Robin Edwards is a seventh grade student at APA who aspires to attend Clark Atlanta University, and become a star with her signing group RAD. Arianne Jones is a seventh grade student at APA who
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aspires to be a singer, dancer, and professor; and also a star with her singing group RAD.
APA who aspires to attend Clark Atlanta University and become a real estate agent.
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Katera Pearson is a sixth grade student at APA who aspires to attend Spelman College and become a famous actress.
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Kayla Lawrence is a sixth grade student at APA who aspires to attend Harvard University and become an attorney. Jakeena Mason is a sixth grade student at APA who aspires to be a gourmet chef. Anyea Muse is a sixth grade student at
Adajah Skrine is a sixth grade student at APA who aspires to be a doctor so she may care for others.
Aniyah Skrine is a seventh grade student at APA who aspires to be a renowned researcher and medical doctor who discovers cures for various illnesses.
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President’s Volunteer Service Award ELI is a certifying organization with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program, an award program of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation established in 2003 by US President George W. Bush. We proudly present the second round of volunteers to receive the Bronze, Silver, and Gold service awards, and the first Lifetime service award for exemplary efforts put forth to drive ELI’s mission. We are pleased to celebrate the culmination of National Volunteer Week in such an honorable fashion. The Bronze award is earned by volunteers who have completed at least 100 hours of service. We thank Felicia Davis, Erica Jenkins, Shayla Isler, Jillian Smith, and Natasha Lyles for their dedicated service. The Silver award is earned by volunteers who have completed at least 250 hours of service. We thank Reggie Smith and Wendy Miller for their dedicated service. The Gold award is earned by volunteers who have completed at least 500 hours of service. We thank Nan Walker for her dedicated service. The Lifetime Service award is earned by volunteers who have completed at least 4,000 hours of service. We thank Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell for her dedicated service.
Most Valuable Resource The Most Valuable Resource award is presented to the ELI volunteer who goes above and beyond her role and responsibilities to ensure the organization’s programs continue to provide exceptional benefit to its participants within her assigned division. The first recipient of this award is Jillian Smith for her work with the Leadership Division.
Eternal Flame The Eternal Flame Award is presented to the ELI volunteer who goes above and beyond her role and responsibilities to ensure the organization’s programs continue to provide exceptional benefit to its participants across multiple divisions. The first recipient of this award is Nan Walker for her work with the Leadership, Apprentice and JEWELLS® Divisions.
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2012 Leadership Board of Directors
Faculty
Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq. Chairperson and Co-Founder
Dorna Werdelin, MBA Director, Leadership
Travena Evegan President
Jillian Smith Program Manager, Leadership
Dorna Werderlin, MBA Secretary
Reggie Smith, PhD Director, Young 100
LaTosha Keown, CPA Treasurer
Nicole Latimer Program Manager, Young 100
DeLana Jones, Esq. Counsel
Nan Walker Program Manager Apprentice & JEWELLS®
Wendy Miller Director Jordan Murphy Director Reggie Smith, PhD Director Deborah Williamson Co-Founder Dashawn Mayweather, M.Ld. Co-Founder V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed Co-Founder Jewell Jackson McCabe Honorary Director
Facilitators Erica Bracey, MBA Small Business Development Corporation Business Development V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed The Confidence Architect™ Self-Actualization
Shayla Isler, MHRM Director, JEWELLS® Nasha SW Snipes State Coordinator, North Carolina
Shayla Isler, MHRM City of Atlanta Economic Empowerment Dashawn Mayweather, M.Ld. AT&T Training & Facilitation Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq. LMB Law Offices, PC Brand & Image Management Alisha Thomas Morgan, ATM Enterprises (and Georgia State Representative, D39) Women in Politics Reggie Smith, PhD State of Georgia Emotional Intelligence Nasha SW Snipes THRIVE All North Carolina Courses Nan Walker Self-esteem, Peer Pressure Social Etiquette Dorna Werdelin, MBA State of Georgia Management vs. Leadership
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Special Appreciation to our sponsors and supporters The Fields Law Group, LLC J. McGowan Photography LMB Law Offices, PC One Touch Events, LLC Things to Do Wells Fargo Bank NA
The ELI Leadership Team congratulates the Class of 2012 on its Dynamic Transformation. May you continue to utilize all you have learned and discovered about yourself to assist your organizations and lead your communities. 12 | P a g e
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