ELI 2011 Graduation Program

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JEWELL JACKSON MCCABE

EMERGING LEADERS

INSTITUTE, INC.

Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2011

Saturday April 16, 2011 10am

Spelman College Science Center

350 Spelman Lane Atlanta, Georgia

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Just finished reading "For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf" for the fourth time in my life - but the first as a woman. When I first read this choreopoem, I was but a teen, and could never understand the depth in its words, the joy and pain of the ladies...but sadly, I not only understand, I've shared so many of the experiences.

As a child, I knew little of Willie Colon (Che che colé), of Celia and Cuba, of Hector Lavoe, of Harlem, of loving a musician, of sleeping with the enemy while waiting for the stranger who never came, of loving one who came back from war - and fighting for his sanity. I've always known the struggles of being high yellah, of being thrust into boxes made by those who never felt my soul...I've always known the same colored-girl struggles as I danced ballet in Georgia and was told "tuck in, tuck in" (uhm, it ain't going NOWHERE)...and as I sat in the 5th grade in Michigan, writing prose and poetry about how they could hate me so much because I was young, gifted, but black...I've always felt the colored girl struggle of being cast away as only a sexual object (at the age of 11 being described by the fullness of my lips)...I know the struggles of womanhood and perceived competition and misunderstanding and fighting for what was never mine - or yours - or hers, for that matter.

I know...how it hurts to become the object of another's bitterness, though not on purpose, but still, nonetheless.

I know...how it feels...to struggle to understand the plight of the black family...the only of my closest friends to grow up in a single-parent household. I understand the struggle of a mother

bearing a child at age 16, fighting to feed, clothe, and rely on others for assistance...sitting outside her classes at UVI while her professor said, "Let her come in".

I know how it feels to believe your worth is in your hips, in your hair...in the things you can do to manipulate the "love" of others.

I know...

...how I could have succumbed to the pressures of being a colored girl...

...to be worried if they would hire me if my hair was wild and wooly...

...should I abbreviate my first name on my resumé so they wouldn't know I was a girl (Spelman would have given that away)...

...should I down-play my intelligence, my kindness, my vulnerability, my new-found self-love, so my light wouldn't blind...

...should I not embrace my sisters, for the mistrust that I have for those I've allowed in my circle...

...should I...I know...I feel...I understand...I'm glad I read this again, and I thank those who have been here with me...even those that had no business!

I had to learn so I could evolve.

Thanks again, Ntozake, for letting me slide down my rainbow!


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. Through

an intense program that specifically focuses on progression and succession techniques, ELI

trains women to harness their individual power to achieve success in their chosen professions.

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.

Formed June 23, 2008, ELI was named in honor of Jewell Jackson McCabe, a successful

businesswoman; national women’s rights leader; presidential, gubernatorial, and mayoral

appointee; and founder of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

ELI is comprised of four core divisions: Leadership, Young 100, Apprentice, and Joining

Emerging Leaders Everywhere to Learn, Lead, and Succeed (JEWELLS)®. Members who

participate in and experience all division curricula achieve the full benefit of the ELI experience.

Message from the Chair On behalf of the Board of Directors, Faculty, and Staff, it gives

me great pleasure to congratulate and welcome the newest

members of the Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders

Institute, Inc. (ELI)! The 155 women and girls who completed

the Leadership, Young 100, Apprentice, JEWELLS®, and

Continuing Education programs are extremely dedicated and

motivated women who have demonstrated their exceptional

knowledge, skill, expertise, experience, and education to lead

and inspire others.

Ladies, as you go through life, opportunities to lead others will

present themselves. Embrace the challenge, as you will be

successful. Preparation, hard work, dedication, and genuine

concern will overcome the most jaded team members.

Continue to Brilliantly Evolve by educating, developing,

mentoring, and empowering others with purpose.

Lynita M. Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq.

Chairperson, Board of Directors


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Class of 2011 Graduation Celebration

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 10am to12pm The Science Center at Spelman College 350 Spelman Lane Atlanta, Georgia

Monique Boyce Haynes, MPA, PMP Leadership Class of 2010 Mistress of Ceremonies

Greetings ………………………………………………… Dr. Taunya A. Lowe, Alumni Affairs Director

Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies …………….……Ms. Jordan Murphy, Founding Board Member

History .……………………………………………..Ms. V. Ivana Foster, Continuing Education Director

Occasion ………………………………………...Ms. Travena Wilson-Evegan, Founding Board Member

Invocation ……………………………………………..…Ms. Nan Walker, Apprentice Program Manager

Recognition of Sponsors & Special Guests ………………..Ms. Wendy Miller, Founding Board Member

Introduction of Our Speaker………………………………………………….Ms. Monique Boyce Haynes

The Charge: Brilliant Evolution Alisha Thomas Morgan

Presentations

Introduction of Division Directors …………...........................................Mr. Leo T. Brown, Director

Leadership ……….. ………………………………...Ms. Dorna Carrington Scott. Division Director

Young 100 ……….. ……………………………………………Dr. Reggie Smith, Division Director

Apprentice…………………………………………………...…Dr. Natasha Lyles, Division Director

JEWELLS® ……………………………………………………Ms. Felicia Davis, Division Director

Special Presentations .………………………………………..Ms. Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Chairperson

Partners

Facilitators

Division Leaders

Board Members

President’s Volunteer Service Awards

Closing Remarks ………………………………………….Ms. Dashawn Mayweather, Founding Member


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Alisha Thomas Morgan

A courageous champion for justice, equality and empowering communities, Alisha Thomas Morgan made history at age 23 by becoming the first African-American to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives for Cobb County. Elected to her fifth term in July 2010, winning over 73% of the vote, at age 32 Morgan remains one of the youngest members of the entire Georgia General Assembly. A powerful political voice, inspirational speaker and empowering trainer, Morgan is one of today’s trailblazing architects for change.

Morgan has become a statewide leader in the movement for education reform, forging a bipartisan coalition to pass HB 251 in 2009, a bill which empowers parents to access more options within the public school system.

In February of 2010, Morgan was selected to participate in a national bi-partisan group of legislators to work under Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and with senior staff at the US Department of Education (DOE) on the reauthorization of “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB). Recently appointed to the National Board of Directors of the Black Alliance of Educational Options (BAEO), Morgan also serves as the national co-chair of the Parent's Advisory Council of the National Coalition of Public School Options (NCPSO).

A rising star on the national scene, Morgan is a sought-after speaker and trainer, with clients including the Harvard University Black Policy Conference, the Yale University Women’s Campaign School, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and numerous other national agencies and organizations. Morgan has been named one of the Nation’s 30 Leaders who are under 30 by Ebony Magazine, one of “America’s Young Civil Rights Heroes” by AOL Black Voices, one of fifteen women of the “New Power Generation” by Essence Magazine, and one of Georgia’s “Brightest 40 under 40” by both Georgia Trend Magazine and the Georgia Informer. Morgan has also been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and on both CSPAN and BET.

An innovative entrepreneur with a passion for inspiring others to be their most authentic selves, in 2009 Morgan launched Morganics, a people services company that focuses on public speaking, leadership development, training and advocacy. Morgan also recently published her debut book “No Apologies: Powerful Lessons in Life, Love & Politics”, a riveting, no holds barred tell-all offering life lessons through the transparent lens of one of the country’s most promising political stars.

Morgan is a graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, GA where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Sociology and Drama. She resides in Austell, GA with husband David, a member of the Cobb County School Board, and daughter Lailah.



2011 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 ten women successfully completed this five

month program.

Bernadette Birch is a Centralized Sales Associate with The Coca-Cola Company in

Atlanta, GA where she manages over five thousand accounts worth $8 million in revenues.

She also serves as the team lead for the organization’s United Way campaign and Women’s

Food Service Forum. Ms. Birch earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business

Administration with a concentration in Information Systems from Alabama A&M University.

She is a mentor with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and serves as Chairperson of the First

Responders and Grady Day of Service committees of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Ms.

Birch is in the process of launching a non-profit that specifically helps socio-economically

disadvantaged girls to obtain the critical skills to be successful leaders in their communities.

Rashida Cloud is the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Lead at Pathways

Community Network, Inc. She earned her dual Bachelor of Science degrees from

Tennessee State University in Sociology/Psychology and Biology. Ms. Cloud is a Certified

Radiation Officer through the Tennessee/Oak Ridge University. She is a member of the

Metro-Birmingham Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., and the

Fundraising Committee Chairperson of the Henry County Democratic Party. Ms. Cloud is

also a 2010 graduate of The White House Project Georgia Go Run Program.

LaVette Ford is the Principal of South Greenville Elementary School, Pitt County Public

Schools, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business

Administration from North Carolina A&T University, dual Masters of Business Administration

and School Administration degrees from East Carolina University, and is working toward her

Educational Specialist degree from the same. Ms. Ford is the Vice-President of the Iota

Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and a Board Member and

Sponsor of the Pitt County 4-H Council. She is a 2003 graduate of the Developing Future

Leaders Institute of the Principal’s Executive Program and 2010 finalist for the Pitt County

Principal of the Year. Ms. Ford aspires to obtain her doctorate in education and pursue


opportunities on the collegiate level.

Nicole Latimer is an Employment Advisor at Westwood College in Atlanta, GA. She

earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Clayton State University in Healthcare

Management. Ms. Latimer is a volunteer with the Health Fair division of Safe House

Outreach, and builder with Habitat for Humanity. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority, Inc. and the Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives. Ms. Latimer is also a

scholarship recipient of the Georgia Women’s Forum and a Six Sigma Black Belt. She

aspires to be the Director of Quality and Safety for a healthcare facility.

Dr. Natasha Lyles is an Educator with Westlake High School, Atlanta Public Schools.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies Education from Georgia

Southern University, Master of Education in Curriculum Design and Instruction from

Central Michigan University, and Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from

Cappella University. Dr. Lyles is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the

Advisor and School Liaison for the Women of Westlake. She aspires to expand her

community involvement and become an effective educational administrator.

Attorney Ebuni McFalls-Roberts is the Director of Risk Management, Quality

Improvement, and Human Resources at the Southern Crescent Behavioral Health System

- Crescent Pines Hospital Campus. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in

Psychology from the College of Charleston, Master of Arts degree in Counseling from the

University of North Carolina in Charleston, and Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State

University College of Law. She is a licensed attorney and professional counselor.

Attorney McFalls-Roberts provides pro bono legal services and pre-marital counseling to

members of Community Christian Church, and initiated the development of lay counseling

ministry and training of lay ministers at the same.

Erica McKelvey is a Document Specialist with Alabama Power Company in Birmingham,

AL. She earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science

from Alabama A&M University and is a certified paralegal through Samford University. Ms.

McKelvey is the Youth Director and Steward Board Vice-Chairperson of St. Luke AME

Church of Birmingham. She is also a member of the Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter

of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Ms. McKelvey is a livelong servant, and aspires to

continue in that vein.


Master-At-Arms, 2nd Class Petty Officer Patricia A. Mitchell is currently serving in the

United States Navy in Yokosuka, Japan. She is the Commander Fleet Activities (CFAY)

D.A.R.E. Program Coordinator. Petty Officer Mitchell is a certified Securities Force

Specialist, Small Arms Sharp Shooter, and Special Warfare Boat Operator; and has

served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Norfolk, VA, and Pensacola, FL. Prior to enlisting in

the Navy, she was a Criminal Justice major at Florida A&M University, and is now working

toward the completion of her Bachelor’s degree at Columbia College. Upon discharge

next summer, Petty Officer Mitchell intends to establish a commercial property

management company.

Fatina Newman is the Owner of Charisma Fitness Productions, and is a certified trainer

and fitness instructor. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice

from West Virginia State University and Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration

from Clark Atlanta University. Ms. Newman is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

and former Membership Committee Chairperson of the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Chapter

of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. She is also a licensed life insurance

agent, and aspires to establish her own insurance agency.

Jillian Smith is a Senior Business Analyst in Merchandising Operations at The Home

Depot. Previous to her position with Home Depot, she was a Consulting Manager with

Accenture. Ms. Smith earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems

Management from Auburn University. She served as President of the Adcox

Homeowners Association, and is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Smith

desires to increase her community involvement and mentor young women as they

progress through their careers.



Training in Facilitation; Fostering A New You (TIFFANY)®

The TIFFANY® program is a professional certification offered through the Leadership curriculum. The following

participants completed this program and are now certified trainers and facilitators.

Ebony Amos is a Certified Nursing Assistant at Arkangels HomeCare Services, Jonesboro. She is a graduate of the

Center for Progressive Training where she obtained her certifications in Phlebotomy, Patient Care, and

Electrocardiogram. Prior to her position at Arkangels, Ms. Amos served as a Residential Counselor, assisting

troubled youths to find success through improved studying techniques, job skills assessments, and conflict resolution.

Shayla Isler is a Senior Administrative Analyst with the City of Atlanta. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from

the University of West Georgia, Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Troy University, and is a

certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Ms. Isler is a volunteer with the Happy Home and BP Daycare

Centers and is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity.

Tracye Moore is an instructor with Atlanta Technical College. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in

Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Talladega College and her Master of Arts degree in Education with a

concentration in Counseling Psychology from Clark Atlanta University. Ms. Moore is a member of Alpha Kappa

Alpha Sorority, Inc. and serves as the ministry coordinator for the G.U.R.L. Friends ministry for girls in grades 5-12.

In 2009, Ms. Moore was recognized by the National Society of Collegiate Scholars as a Distinguished Member.

Dr. Natasha Lyles is an Educator with Westlake High School, Atlanta Public Schools. She earned her Bachelor of

Science degree in Social Studies Education from Georgia Southern University, Master of Education in Curriculum

Design and Instruction from Central Michigan University, and Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from

Cappella University. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Advisor and School Liaison for

the Women of Westlake. Dr. Lyles aspires to expand her community involvement and become an effective

educational administrator.

Nan Walker is an educator with over 10 years experience instilling in children and teens the fundamental skills to

excel academically and socially. She is a member of the Order of Eastern Stars and volunteer with several women’s

shelters in Clayton County. Ms. Walker founded and manages an e-line for parents with children who suffer from

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She is an Avon team leader and member of the National

Association of Female Entrepreneurs.



Young 100 Division

The Young 100 Division prepares collegiate women to appropriately manage interpersonal and professional experiences by developing social and critical skills. The following Young 100 Division graduates are junior and senior members o f the Spelman College Bonner Scholars Foundation as a result of a strategic partnership between ELI and Spelman. The program is coordinated due to the joint efforts of ELI and the Bonner Office of Community Service.

Juniors

Makia Brown is a Political Science major who aspires to attend George Washington Law School so

she may become a criminal attorney, district attorney, and ultimately a judge. Ms. Brown was

elected the Senior Class Council Parliamentarian for 2011-12, is a part of the Honors Program, and

a member of the Sustainable Sisters. She is also a volunteer at A.F. Herndon Elementary School.

Alexis Carter is an International Studies major who intends to complete a two year Chinese

language program and obtain her Masters in International Relations to prepare herself for a career

in the Foreign Service or with a Non-governmental Organization (NGO). Ms. Carter is a member of

Vanguard Leadership, the Public Relations Chairperson of the Chinese Culture Club, and the

Golden Key Club. Ms. Carter is also a Women of Excellence in Leadership (WEL) Scholar, and

enjoys volunteering her time with KIPP STRIVE Academy as its Special Events Coordinator, the

National Society for High Scholars Collegiate Board, and is also the Sophomore Intern for the

Bonner Scholars Program.

Michaele Evans is an Economics major who intends to become an investment banker after

obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Columbia or Harvard Business Schools. She is

a Women of Excellence in Leadership (WEL) Scholar, a member of the Morehouse Business

Association, Golden Key Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Ms. Evans has

served as Treasurer of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2009-10, and she is a member of

the Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society.


LaKeisha Jefferson is a Psychology major who intends to obtain her doctorate in Organizational

Science. She aspires to be a consultant for African American non-profit organizations. Ms.

Jefferson is the Special Events Co-Chairperson of the Student United Way and a Women of

Excellence in Leadership (WEL) Scholar. She enjoys volunteering as a PRESENCE mentor and

recently completed a community service project in Belize.

Danielle Lacy is a Psychology major and minor in Public Health. Upon graduation, she intends to obtain her

Doctorate in Psychology or Masters degree in Public Health. Ms. Lacy is a member of the Psychology Club, the

Public Health Institute, and Event Envoys.

Rashida Mustafa is a Biology major who aspires to be a pediatric neurologist. She is a member of

the Student Health Associates and Peer of Educators, and serves as a mentor at Atlanta

Preparatory Academy.

Alexandria Phillips is an International Studies major who seeks to enter the Peace Corp upon

graduation, and utilize her knowledge and skills to lead efforts to eradicate global poverty through

non-profit involvement. She is a member of the Student United Way, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,

Inc., Actively Changing Tomorrow through Service (ACTS), and the Association of Fundraising

Professionals.

Lauren Ashlee Taylor is a Sociology major and minor in Spanish who intends to obtain her

Master in Public Health and pursue a career in maternal and child health or global health. She is

the Chairwoman of Leadership & Special Events of the Student United Way, a Community Impact

Intern with the Bonner Scholars Program, and a Women of Excellence in Leadership (WEL)

Scholar. Ms. Taylor also serves as the Spelman College representative of the AUC Texas Club

and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Deloris Wilson is a Political Science major who intends to obtain both Juris Doctor and Masters in Public Policy with

a concentration in International and Global Affairs degrees before entering a career in international

development/human rights law. Ms. Wilson is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Student United Way, the

Legislative Action Committee Chair of Not in Our Backyard: AUC Students Against Sex Trafficking, a Student

Ambassador, a Student Orientation Leader, and a Bonner Scholars Program Community Impact Intern.


Seniors

Lauren Aqeel is a Women’s Studies major who aspires to complete graduate school and ultimately become a

physician. She is a member of the Miss Spelman Adivsory Board and the Morehouse Health Careers organization.

Ms. Aqeel is an avid volunteer, serving as a Wal-mart mentor, a tutor and mentor at A.F. Herndon Elementary

School, and a volunteer with Grady, Emory and Kennesaw Hospitals. She is also a Toni K. Scholar and a

MedShare, Inc. volunteer.

Briana Baxter is a Biology major who intends to obtain her master’s degree and attend medical school. She is a

member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and serves as President of the Eta Kappa Chapter, and is a mentor at

A.F. Herndon Elementary School.

Millicent Bright is a Biology major who will obtain her Masters in Public Health degree with a concentration in

maternal and child health. She has dedicated her efforts to completing her senior thesis at Emory University and as

a volunteer at University Community Development Corporation (UCDC), implementing a mentoring program at

Booker T. Washington High School.

April Caddell is a Women’s Studies major who aspires to earn her Doctoral degree from Yale,

University of Michigan, or New York University beginning Fall 2012. She is a member of the Phi

Beta Kappa Honor Society, Triota Women’s Studies Honor Society, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Ms. Caddell is a tutor at the Spelman College Writing Center and the Public Relations/Social Media

intern with the Bonner Scholars Program.

Chane’ Fontaine is an Art major who intends to attend the School of Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

so she may work in her chosen field. She is a tutor at A.F. Herndon Elementary, specifically focused

on third grade students, and a member of the Diverge Art Club.

Tinallah Green is a Child Development major who intends to obtain her graduate degree upon completion of field

work experience. She is a member of the Child Development Club, the National Education Association, and the

Georgia Association of Educators. Ms Green is the lead senior for the Bonner Scholars class of 2014 and also

serves as an intern with the Bonner Office.

Kristen Haley is a Sociology major who plans to participate in the Teach for America program,

and obtain her Doctoral degree in Education Policy. She is a Women of Excellence in Leadership

(WEL) Scholar and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Ms. Haley is the

Community Service Chairperson of the Diverge Art Club, member of the Alpha Lambda Delta

National Sociological Honor Society, and SASSAFRAS Sociology and Anthropology Club. She is

also an intern with the Bonner Foundation and mentor with Raising Expectations since 2008.


Marquita Humphrey is a Psychology major who plans to attend the MEDPREP post-

baccalaureate program at Southern Illinois University, followed by medical school. She is a

Community Impact intern, Bonner Scholar intern, and Congress Representative. Ms. Humphrey is

also a volunteer and intern with ANIZ, Inc., an HIV/AIDS education and prevention non-profit in

Atlanta, GA.

Sasha Mills is a Sociology major who intends to work with the Teach for America program in Atlanta, and obtain her

law degree. She is the Co-Chairperson of the Social Committee of the Senior Class Council and member of Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Ms. Mills is also a volunteer at A.F. Herndon Elementary School and a tutor at Friendship

Baptist Church.

Jordan Murphy is a Biology major who aspires to obtain her Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences.

She is past Co-President and Awareness Chair of Operation Smile, and member of the Health

Careers Program. Ms. Murphy is also a current member and past Chairwoman of the Board of

Directors of the Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc.

M’ballu Tejan-Sie is a Political Science major who will attend the University of Southern California

to obtain her Masters of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is producing and directing a

documentary for Spelman College’s DMIS class, and serves as a fifth grade tutor at A.F. Herndon

Elementary School. Ms. Tejan-Sie is also a member of Youth for Sierra Leonean Improvement.

Christina Whatley is an Economics and International Studies major who aspires to be an

investment banking analyst and obtain her Masters in Business Administration or Juris Doctor

degree. She is a Student Trustee (and the only student member of the Spelman College Board of

Trustees) and President of the Student Philanthropy Council. Ms. Whatley is also a fifth grade

classroom assistant at A.F. Herndon Elementary School.

The following students also completed the TIFFANY® program, and facilitated the JEWELLS® courses to

satisfy the practicum component:

Shelbi Augustus

April Caddell

Tinallah Green

Lauren Guerrido

Kristen A Haley

Marquita Humphrey

Shantel Monk

Amberlace Moore

Diana Saintil

Christina Scott

Tyler Smith



Apprentice Division

The Apprentice Division equips teen girls with essential life skills that facilitate a positive transition to adulthood. The program was launched in two parts: the pilot in February, and a second class in March through a collaborative effort with the Dorothy Height Leadership Academy (DHLS) at Benjamin Mays High School. The program was coordinated due to the joint efforts of ELI and Dr. Sharon Gay and Mr. Curtis Armour, DHLS Academy Leader and Social Studies Educator, respectively.

Jamika L. Arnold Breana S. Austin Annie M. Baker Michelle Baker Adrinne N. Barbary Shequoyah A. Barker Laramie B. Ford Adela Genchi

Niquita N. Goar Shakeisha L. Gober Monica R. Golden Chenel L. Hamilton Raven A. Heyward Jasmine D. Hillman Jaycia G. Laster Treshae D. Matthews

Keyauna N. Merritt Asanti A. Mizell Jasmin A. Paschal Paris L. Patterson Elbony A. Perkins Lacey M. Seals Eshia C. Smith Diamond S. Vincent


Andrea O. Vines Toniesha N. Woods Shanyaida M. Barber Sternaja B. Battle Shameka L. Brady D’mi L. Cash Cierra M. Gaston Danisha S. Harris Shahara L. Herron Jacquanise L. Jones

Jordan G. Lamar Chrishauna P. Long Jasmine Mason Deijah M. Paschal Wykeria B. Phillips Danielle L. Rainwater Shakiera L. Redd Brandi F. Rose Alexis M. Sessions Xzandrea R. Shirley

Katia Villalva *Atarah Walker Erika A. Wells Kemeera C. Wells *Kaleigh Williams Mikia D. Williams Daishanea L. Wilson

*Sincere appreciation to Misses Atarah Walker and Kaleigh Williams for serving as the pilot class of the Apprentice program.



Joining Emerging Women Everywhere to

Learn, Lead & Succeed (JEWELLS®) Division

The JEWELLS Division introduces fundamental skills that encourage positive social, intellectual, and

emotional development within middle school girls. All JEWELLS® Division graduates are students of

Atlanta Preparatory and KIPP STRIVE Academies, and classes were facilitated by Bonner Scholars as part

of Spelman College’s Project IMPACT. The program was coordinated due to the joint efforts of ELI, the

Bonner Office of Community Service, and Ms. Karen Rowley Brooks, Curriculum Implementation Specialist

at Atlanta Prep, and Ms. Crystal Nasir, Business Operations Manager at KIPP STRIVE.

Atlanta Preparatory Academy

Taryn Beasley Destiny Burney Morgan Connor

Nyrie Gray Olivia Haney

Kennedi King Nyriah Plearson Aniyah Skrine

Peyton Watts-Thomas Jarica Williams


KIPP STRIVE Academy

Alexis Anderson Zekylia Burton

Dominique David Re’Nae Dillard Daneen Dixson Shantia Farmer Rionna Glenn

Gabrielle Hickman Mara Ivey

KaMarie Jones

Leilani Jones

Misha McDaniel Naima Mc Hardy

Imani Soyinka Autumn Thompson Richelle Thompson

Raven Warren Khliaha White Alexis Woods



Continuing Education & Community Outreach

Continuing education and community outreach are cornerstones of the ELI methodology. The following

participants are members of the Center for Working Families Sisterhood Program, and completed life skills

training through summer sessions and a capstone leadership retreat, funded by the Bonner Office of

Community Service.

Sharlonda Allen Tera Bell

Nikelia Briley Sharon Byrd

Peaches Colzie Gwendolyn Hamilton

Cathy Kwarteng Carmon Lewis Patricia Lockett Amber Maple

Belinda Neal Lashae Reed Mary Rogers Phyllis Tarver

Latasha Taylor Lakeisha Vincent

Gayle Walls Gwendolyn Ward Rahkaia Williams


The President’s Volunteer Service Award

ELI is excited to announce its partnership and position as a certifying organization with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program. The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. The Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council comprises leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofits and volunteer service organizations, and community volunteering. To be eligible to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award from ELI, individuals must complete a minimum of 100 service hours. The 2011 ELI award recipients each completed between 130 and 540 hours, for a total of 3,000+ hours! These recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award are role models for all. Each hour contributed has led to 206 women and girls completing the ELI program in less than three years. We proudly announce the first volunteers to receive the Bronze, Silver, and Gold service awards for exemplary efforts put forth to drive ELI’s mission. We are pleased to celebrate the culmination of National Volunteer Week (April 10th -16th) in such an honorable fashion.

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Board of Directors

Chairwoman President Secretary Treasurer

Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq Leo T. Brown Travena Wilson-Evegan LaTosha N. Keown, CPA

Director Director Director Director

Wendy Miller Reggie Smith, PhD Kym A. Harris, EdD Jordan R. Murphy

Not pictured: Deborah M. Williamson



Faculty

Leadership Division JEWELLS® Division Young 100 Division Apprentice Division

Dorna Carrington Scott, MBA Felicia Davis, MEd Reggie Smith, PhD Natasha Lyles, PhD

Leadership Division Young 100 Division Continuing Education Alumni Affairs

Jill Smith Nicole Latimer V. Ivana Foster, MEd Taunya A. Lowe, PhD

Not pictured: Dashawn Mayweather, MLd – Training, Erica Jenkins, Esq. – JEWELLS® Division, Nan

Walker – Apprentice Division



Facilitators In addition to members of the Board and our Faculty, the following outstanding individuals served as facilitators:

Erica Bracey, MBA Nasha Snipes Keisha Carter Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler

Not pictured: Ebony Amos, Tracye Moore, Yolanda R. Johnson

Advisory Board

Keisha Cooper Sheryl G. Belizaire, MLd Britney Peyton

Chair & STEM Coordinator Institutional Advancement Newsletter Editor


Notes


Special appreciation to our

sponsors and supporters:

The Fields Law Group, LLC

LMB Law Offices, PC

Spelman College

Tiffany C. Brown Videography

UPS Store #1661

The Board of Directors, faculty and facilitators of the

Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute

congratulate the 2011 Class. May each of you continue to

empower others through your Brilliant Evolution.

Appreciation to the following service providers for today’s graduation:

Catering by CC’s Catering

Event Coordination by Things to Do

Photography by J. McGowan Photography

Documents

ELI 2011 Graduation Program