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THE NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN, INC., QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER WARMLY WELCOMES YOU TO OUR …

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QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

ANNUAL AWARDS GALA

"The Light We Carry" TV

SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 7TH | 2024

6:00PM - 10:00PM -LE MERIDIEN CHARLOTTE HOTEL555 S MCDOWELL STREET TOWER CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

COCKTAIL HOUR: 6:00PM

AWARD PROGRAM: 7:00PM

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

BELLA-GIAVANNI AUSTIN CHAPTER PRESIDENT

DEAR

Esteemed Guests . . .

It is with great pride and profound gratitude that I warmly welcome you to The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Queen City Metropolitan Chapter’s 15th Anniversary Fundraiser Gala, “The Light We Carry”.

As we gather to celebrate this significant milestone, we are reminded of the journey that has brought us here— the steadfast commitment, tireless advocacy, and incredible achievements that have illuminated our path. For 15 years, our chapter has championed the rights and well-being of Black women and girls, and tonight, we honor not only our history but also the bright future that lies ahead.

Your presence here tonight is a testament to the strength of our community and the collective impact we can achieve when we come together with purpose and passion.

This evening, we are not just celebrating our past accomplishments, but also renewing our commitment to the work that still lies ahead. On behalf of the entire Queen City Metropolitan Chapter, I extend my deepest appreciation to our sponsors, partners, and each of you, our esteemed guests, for your steadfast support and generosity. You are the light that carries us forward, and we are honored to have you as part of our journey.

Thank you for joining us tonight in celebration, reflection, and renewal. Together, we will continue to carry the light of hope, change, and empowerment for many more years to come.

Warm Regards,

Bella-Giavanni

Bella-Giavanni Austin Chapter President

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Queen City Metropolitan Chapter

NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN, INC.

HISTORY The Coalition began in the winter of 1970 in New York City. Twenty-four Black Women, led by visionary Edna Beach, began meeting in their homes to assess the problems and opportunities left behind in the wake of the turbulent 1960’s. As a result of their meetings, they formed the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

For the rest of the 1970s, they slowly but persistently worked to master root causes of issues that affected their families, their communities, and themselves. They boldly began to reach out to other Black women in common cause, and eventually, mobilized their emerging stature as a visible force of influence promoting gender and racial equity.

In 1981, the New York Coalition had over 500 members throughout New York City’s metropolitan area, far in excess of the symbolic “100” in its title. Its effective role-model projects and its association with grass-roots community activity won notice in both local and national news media. As the Coalition gained recognition, Black women from other parts of the country aspired to duplicate its mission and programs in their own geographic areas..

In 1981, the Coalition created a national organization and expanded beyond the boundaries of New York City to include the term “National” in the original title. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) was launched on October 24, 1981, with representatives from 14 states and the District of Columbia, with Jewell Jackson McCabe as its first national president. The rapidity by which the organization grew is attested to by the statistics of 1986: 47 chapters in 19 states, with membership of 3,000.

Today, NCBW consists of thousands of progressive women of African descent who represent 62 chapters in 28 states whose commitment to gender equity and socioeconomic advancement drives meaningful change to benefit women of color.

NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN, INC.

MISSION

VISION CORE VALUES

QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

NCBW | MISSION To advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.

NCBW | VISION Black women and girls will live in a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist.

NCBW | CORE VALUES At NCBW, we believe in…

Gender Equity

Inclusion

Respect

Racial & Social Justice

Integrity & Accountability

Economic Empowerment

Colloboration

OUR AGENDA HEALTH

EDUCATION ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

OUR PURPOSE The Purpose of the Coalition is to . . .

Foster principles of equal rights and opportunities.

Promote the awareness of Black culture.

Develop the potential of the membership for effective leadership and participation in civic affairs.

Take action on specific issues of national and international importance.

Cooperate with other persons and organizations to achieve mutual goals.

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CHAPTER

QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

HISTORY QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

- WE ARE THE QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER In 2008, under the leadership of Yvonne Clemmons, 38 professional African American women in the Charlotte community came together to form a Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

The group developed a strategic plan and worked for nearly a year to complete the start-up process in order to become a local chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) - Queen City Metropolitan Chapter (QCMC) was officially installed on September 20, 2009 with 38 founding members. Today, QCMC has 47 women who are dedicated to the mission, vision and goals of the chapter. As an advocacy organization, we support and advocate for women of color based on the National Coalition’s agenda as well as the public policy agendas that are germane to North Carolina and the Charlotte region.

- OUR GOALS & PURPOSE • To FOSTER principles of equal rights and opportunities • To PROMOTE the awareness of Black culture • To PROVIDE a forum for Black women to address educational, political, social and health related issues • To DEVELOP the potential of the membership for effective leadership and participation in civic affairs, to cooperate with other organizations to achieve mutual goals • To PROVIDE an effective network for Black Women in order to help make a difference to women by giving them the opportunity of self-development as leaders in our community.

Over the last 15 years, QCMC has partnered with many organizations in the Charlotte community to meet its goals, but more recently with United Way of Greater Charlotte, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Wells Fargo Foundation, IBM, Renaissance West Initiative, MND Accounting, U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau, and NC Justice Center. Through personal affiliations, the QCMC membership has supported and partnered with other organizations contributing time, professional expertise and finances.

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QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

2024 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

PRESIDENT -BELLA GIAVANNI AUSTIN1ST VICE-PRESIDENT (PROGRAMS) - SHELIA COLEMAN2ND VICE-PRESIDENT (FINANCE AND FUND DEVELOPMENT) -DORIS SHIVERS3RD VICE-PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT -GLORIA KELLEYRECORDING SECRETARY -ASPASIA SANDERSTREASURER -REGENIA BOOKERFINANCIAL SECRETARY -DANIELLE BOWSERCORRESPONDING SECRETARY -PORSCHE’ COLLINSPARLIAMENTARIAN -SHEILA ETHERIDGE-BODDIEBOARD OF DIRECTORS -LACHELLE DAVIS-MOORE-TOMICA LINDSEYCHAPLAIN DR. LISA WORKMAN

NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN, INC.

QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

2023 - 2024

QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN

CHAPTER MEMBERS QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

ROSHEENE ADAMS

DR. CORLIS HAYES

BELLA-GIAVANNI AUSTIN

GLORIA KELLEY

WENDY ANDERSON

KISHA KINCAID

MELANIE BAKER

TOMICA LINDSEY

TAMARA BAPTISTE

LAPORSHA LOWRY

REGENIA BOOKER

NINA MCNAIR-MULLEN

THOMASCENA DANIELLE BOWSER

JADA NICHOLS

SANDRA CATUS

DEIRDRA REED

ANGELA CAULEY

ROBERTA RICHARDSON

SHELIA COLEMAN

ASPASIA SANDERS

PORSCHE' COLLINS

DORIS SHIVERS

LACHELLE DAVIS-MOORE

BIEISHA SMITH

MARY NICOLE DOUGLAS

REGINA WHITE

SARONDA EASTER

NIJAH WILSON

JOAN EDMONDSON

DR. LISA WORKMAN

SHEILA ETHERIDGE-BODDIE

SHARONDA YOUNGER

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QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

2023 - 2024

QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN INCOMING CHAPTER MEMBERS

QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER

CRYSTAL BLAIR SAFRONIA CALDWELL ALDRITH COBB NESHE CONLEY SABRINA DAILEY KIMBERLY GAINES DR. LATOYA GREEN CRYSTAL HALL ELIZABETH ANN HILL LATRACIA HORNE JEQUILA LESLIE NA’SHOTA LYTLE KIONTE’ VINSON DEBBIE WOODS WANDA WOODS

Transfer Member

THE OFFICE

of MAYOR VI LYLES 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, NC 28202 charlottrnc.gov

August 20, 2024

Greetings!

As Mayor of Charlotte, I would like to welcome all the members of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Queen City Metropolitan Chapter to your "The Light We Carry - QCMC Strong" Gala on September 7, 2024.

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Congratulations on celebrating your 15th year in Charlotte and to the five women being honored this year. Thank you for your work to improve the lives of women and their families in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.

Best wishes for a joyful event.

Yours truly,

Vi Alexander Lyles Mayor

Ohavia Phillips

A Brooklyn native, Ohavia Phillips is living the dream in all things sports, media and entertainment. Ohavia is an electrifying emcee, in-arena host for The Charlotte Hornets, award-winning business owner, merchandise queen and social media ball of ENERGY. Ohavia graduated with honors from Walden University, where she earned a master's degree in crisis communication and public relations. She has carved out a niche for herself in the crowded media landscape by projecting herself as a distinct and refreshing voice. That voice has opened doors with incredible organizations and on billboards from North Carolina to Times Square! Ohavia has been featured with many brands, businesses and radio stations highlighting her stellar career over the years.

Power 98, V101.9, 103.3 Praise 100.9, and NPR are among these radio stations.

Ohavia has also been featured in numerous international and local magazines because of her enormous talents and demonstration of her skills. Her accomplishments include: 50 Most Dynamic Women in the Charlotte Region, Inducted into ForbesBLK alongside change agents and creatives, being named on Business North Carolina’s Power List for media, Career Mastered Top Entrepreneurial Woman to Watch, a woman to KNOW in Media and Business, The Andre Leon Talley Icon Award, Excellence in Entrepreneurship and the Community Resource Award from Premier Foundation North Carolina - to name a few.

Overall, Ohavia says she’s “living the dream” in her personal brand while pursuing a bigger dream to establish a respected multimedia company that creates positive content and meaningful dialogue while bringing communities together. That’s OHMAZING

Alma S. Adams

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., was sworn in immediately as the 100th woman elected to the 113th Congress after winning a special election in November 2014. She was elected to her fifth full term representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina on November 8, 2022.

Representative Adams serves on the Committee on Education & the Workforce and the Committee on Agriculture. She holds several leadership roles; as Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus, Ranking Member of the Committee on Education & Labor’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, and co-chair of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, the Black Maternal Health Caucus, and the e-Learning Caucus. She has previously served on multiple committees including the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Committee on Small Business.

Her signature legislative accomplishment in Congress is the enactment of H.R. 5363, the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act which permanently provides funding totaling $255 million a year for all Minority-Serving Institutions, including $85 million for HBCUs. For Congresswoman Alma Adams, there are four necessities that all people require to live a quality life – affordable and accessible healthcare, access to healthy and nutritious food, fair and affordable housing, and a quality, first-class education. These essentials, which Alma calls “the 4H’s”, should not be political issues; they should be rights guaranteed to all people. She believes this because she knows personally how hard it is to survive without them.

Source: https://adams.house.gov/

JADA BROWN Jada Brown, a graduate of Harding University High School has been accepted by Winston Salem State University to pursue a degree In Psychology. She was in the National Honors Society and also was Harding High School’s “Miss Maroon and Gold” in 2022-2023. Other awards included Junior Marshall, and CMS Cheerleading Athlete of the Year. Her organizational activities allowed Jada to exhibit her athletic abilities and she served in various positions. She was Varsity Cheer Captain, was a cheerleading mentor and coach, and NCA All-American Cheerleader in National Cheerleading Association. In addition, she was a Rho Psi Omega Chapter Debutante of AKA Sorority, Inc. In her church, she served as Mistress of Ceremony, Youth Secretary and in the Gospel Choir while participating in MeckED and TRIO/Community in Schools. Jada was employed as a Merchandise Associate for Carowinds for a year; and as a Ride Operator for Frankie’s Fun Park for one summer.

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COURTNEY DAVIS Courtney will be attending North Carolina A & T State University in the Fall. She is the daughter of Calvin and Sonja Davis and the older sister to Calvin Jr. A graduate with honors from East Mecklenburg High School, she served on the Senior Board, National Honor Society and Captain of the East Meck Color Guard. Courntey will double major in Elementary and Special Education and participate in NC A&T “Blue and Gold Marching Machine” as a member of the “Golden Delight” dance squad.

After graduation, she plans on beginning her career as an elementary teacher with an ultimate goal of becoming an elementary school principal.

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THAI BONAPART Since 10th grade Thai has wanted to pursue Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Biology. Thai Bonapart will be attending N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University. Her end goal is to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to better the quality of life for her community.

Thai has received several awards including induction into the National Honor Society Association in 2022; Microsoft Office Specialist award from Microsoft in 2022; and she received her Certification as Servsafe Food Handler from Servsafe National Restaurant Association in 2023. Her volunteer activities have spread over various organizations: Thai has served as President of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), she was the lead student filmmaker in the West Charlotte History Documentary Project for 3 years, and a West Charlotte culinary student. She served as a member of Young Black Leadership Alliance (YOBA), and participated in Charlotte Alumnae Chapter’s cotillion of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Her summer employment has been as an Intern for Novant Health, and a Summer Camp Counselor for Mecklenburg Park & Recreation.

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2024 CANDACE AWARDS Candace (pronounced “Can-day-cee”) is translated as “Queen Mother” in the Meroitic language. The Candace is the hereditary title of the Queens of ancient Nubia, Meroe, Kush, and Ethiopia. Under the Candace form of government, the “Queen Mother” was the central political figure - Queens either ruled alone or were equal to their husbands as a coruler. Candace are mentioned in the Bible (Acts 8:27) and their names are carved on ancient Egyptian buildings. It is critical to understand that Candace is not a person, but rather a dynasty that centralized the leadership of African Women as rulers and warrior Queens. Today, we present and honor a few Queen Mothers in Charlotte that selflessly give of themselves in order to serve others.

Dawn Nicole McIlwain is a founding partner at Skilldora, a history making AI eLearning provider who is first in the world to accredit AI Instructors for educational programming. Dawn Nicole McIlwain (described as an Innovative-Visionary) is creator of Skilldora (along with her husband DeMario, the coding genius). Skilldora is a modernized Edtech company specializing in AI Instructed CoursesTM by using digitally created humans to deliver course content, and is noted as being the first in the U.S. to pioneer AI-instructed accredited online programs in the e-learning market. A London based company had Skilldora undergo a rigorous 6-8 week examination of their processes and procedures and in 2023 Skilldora became officially accredited as the first company in the world to offer accredited courses taught by non-human instructions. The recent growth in the e-learning market makes Skilldora’s work highly essential to young people looking to enhance their education.

With a background in building globally accredited programs, and developing businesses of all types, speaker, author, economic developer & Ex-BCG'er, McIlwain brings an unrivaled track-record for driving more outcomes in less time. Subsequently, a grant from Wells Fargo led McIlwain, an Award Winning CEO, and her husband to create Queen City Women in Business™, a Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE & WOSB), a diverse membership-supplier sourcing DAWN NICOLE and development platform that connects women-owned businesses to major organizations, all MCILWAIN industries and trades, and one of the fastest growing platforms for diverse Women-Owned Businesses seeking to work with major organizations in any, or all sectors. McIlwain is on a mission "skilldora” to make it easier for women owned businesses to connect to corporate organizations faster, and Candace Award through QCWIB with a built-in online community, diverse WBE suppliers & leading corporate for Advocacy in buyers have instant, early & often access to each other 24-7.

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Janeen Bryant is the Executive Director for Community Building Initiative (CBI). An advocate and catalyst for building organizational capacity, Janeen Bryant is an intersectional educator, facilitator, and community engagement consultant. Most recently, she worked as the Founder and Principal Consultant for Facilitate Movement, LLC where she and her team specialized in crafting proactive strategies that guided institutions to address shifting demographics with responsive leadership to strengthen long-term vision, cultural competency, and empathy. Janeen also served as a liaison and Community Catalyst Coach for twelve communities in the Southeast through her work with My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, an initiative of the Obama Foundation. She has served on the boards of MeckEd and the Brenda H. Tapia Family Foundation.

Leveraging her degree in Anthropology, Janeen has studied cultural and systems dynamics as a classroom educator, museum leader, multi-region advocate, and entrepreneur. She received her Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Montreat College.

Bryant previously led education and dialogic programs as the Vice President of Education for Levine Museum of the New South and community coaching as the Southern Regional Director for Leadership for Educational Equity. She is also co-founder of CREED, the Center for Racial Equity in Education. Selected as a 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar and 2021 Black Voices for Black Justice Award recipient Janeen considers herself an architect building a more just and equitable world.

JANEEN BRYANT "COMMUNITY BUILDING INITIATIVE” Candace Award for Advocacy in Economic Empowerment 2024 AWARD RECIPIENT

2024 CANDACE AWARDS Dena J. King is the first person of color to be appointed as the United States Attorney in the Western District of North Carolina. She was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on September 28, 2021 and confirmed by the United States Senate on November 19, 2021, and sworn in on November 29, 2021. With nearly two decades in public service, U.S. Attorney King leads an office of approximately 100 federal prosecutors and staff, located in Charlotte and in Asheville, that serves over three million residents throughout North Carolina’s 32 westernmost counties, including residents of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Reservation. Prior to that, Ms. King served as Special Assistant U.S.Attorney, and Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC).

A fierce advocate for supporting laws that protect citizens, prosecuting criminals and promoting justice for all, in her career serving in several capacities, Ms. King has led the Violent Crimes and Narcotics Section, in charge of complex narcotics cases; served as Lead Task Force Attorney for the Office’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force program, its investigations, local impact cases, federal racketeering cases, as well as violent crime and public corruption cases. Other notable positions of King include:

DENA J. KING “UNITED STATES ATTORNEY”

Candace Award for Advocacy in PUBLIC POLICY 2024 AWARD RECIPIENT

While serving in N.C.’s 26th Prosecutorial District, she was also the Office’s designated representative for Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court.

As the District’s Reentry Coordinator, King supervised a reentry team and led all reentry initiatives, working closely with local reentry councils and forged reentry partnerships within that jurisdiction.

At EDNC, Ms. King was the Opioid Coordinator, leading the Heroin Education Action Team (HEAT), and was in charge of coordinating the Office’s efforts to educate stakeholders on the harm caused by drug abuse and misuse.

King graduated magna cum laude from North Carolina State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. King received her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law. King is a member of the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Piedmont Chapter of the Links, Inc.

Dr. Pamela Cobb is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN). For 20 years, Dr. Cobb has practiced general obstetrics and gynecology with a focus on the underserved.

She formerly served as the site-based medical director for OB/Gyn at Atrium Health’s Magnet Clinic (Northpark branch). Most recently she was named Director of Women’s Health Equity for Atrium’s Greater Charlotte area. In this role she develops program initiatives that address perinatal care inequities in Mecklenburg County.

Her current endeavors include: Establishing Centering Pregnancy as the standard of care at Atrium’s magnet clinics. Centering is an innovative way to deliver prenatal care in a Group setting. Centering improves birth outcomes for women of color by addressing their lived experience through an “anti-racism” focus. (see video) Serving as program director for Atrium’s R.I.S.E (Recognizing, Inequities, Supporting, Empowerment) Doula program – a grant funded initiative that develops a culturally diverse doula workforce and connects women of color with no cost labor support.

Serving as Perinatal Access to Care Team Lead – A multidisciplinary team developing “Mecklenburg Birthing Connections” : a website dedicated to increasing early perinatal access to care for women of color by providing informational and physical resources that address the needs of the black family. (see poster) Dr. Cobb has won several awards, including Atrium Health Teal Acorn “Innovator of the Year” award, a Center for Faculty Excellence in community-based Education award. She has been named a Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine from 2020-2024.

Dr. Cobb enjoys the ongoing collaboration with community partners such as: CareRing BYE Foundation/ Trauma Informed Institute Raising Resilience Smart Start of Mecklenburg County

DR. PAMELA COBB “Atrium Health’s Magnet Clinic” CANDACE AWARD FOR ADVOCACY IN HEALTH 2024 AWARD RECIPIENT

2024 CANDACE AWARDS Jamese Ivy is currently serving United Way of Greater Charlotte as Interim Chief Impact Officer. In this role, Jamese oversees the organization’s community impact strategy, focusing on advancing racial equity and empowering previously disinvested communities while also providing basic needs support across our four- county region.

Formerly, as Director of Community Initiatives, Jamese managed United Way’s United Neighborhoods grant process as well as the Unite Charlotte grant process. Jamese is always thinking of strategic ways to integrate United Way’s granting programs and works closely with the Neighborhood Relationship Managers and the Unite Charlotte Manager to support funded agencies.

Jamese joined United Way in 2021 as the Director of Neighborhood Initiatives and strictly managed the United Neighborhoods grant process. Jamese also contributed to the United Neighborhoods expansion and investment in 2023.

Prior to joining United Way, Jamese was a Senior Associate Program Officer at Renaissance West Community Initiative where she managed the strategic planning and implementation for the Renaissance West STEAM Academy.

Jamese is a 2024 honoree of the Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards program, which recognizes rising leaders in the business and civic community. Jamese has served as a former member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Board Member and Education Chair for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., President of her neighborhood’s HOA and as a member of the Renaissance West STEAM Academy PTSA. A first generation college graduate and Charlotte native, Jamese earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a master’s degree in geography with a concentration in community planning from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

JAMESE IVY “UNITED WAY” Candace Award for COMMUNITY & UNSUNG HERO 2024 AWARD RECIPIENT

2023 CANDACE AWARDS Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Physics from Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, and a Master’s of Science in Polymer Chemistry from The Material Science Institute at The University of Oregon in Eugene, OR. She is the Science Department Chair, STEM Educator and Coach at Victory Christian Center School. Kimberly has been a presenter at NCBW’s Girl Tech Summit, and its 2023 Candace Awardee for Advocacy in Education.

She has coached several academic teams in science quiz bowls with one team competing for the National Title at the United States Department of Energy in Washington, DC. Kimberly has coached multiple teams in The American Rocketry Challenge. Her teams have competed annually and have been invited to the Oval Office to meet the President of the United States. She has also mentored and coached four NASA Student Launch Teams in rocketry.

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Kimberly’s passion for STEM has given her many opportunities for research and development in the following areas: Emulsion Polymerization, Plastination Laboratory, and the Study of E. Coli in Blood Serum.

“VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER” She also works for Pearson National Boards; is a Test Coordinator for College

Candace Award for Advocacy in Education 2023 AWARD RECIPIENT

Board, and a Moderator for the National Science Bowl Middle School. Kimberly has been recognized as Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship Teacher of the Year and National School Choice Week North Carolina Educator of the Year.

“THE LIGHT WE CARRY” 15TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD GALA

6:00PM - 10:00PM MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES - OHAVIA PHILLIPS INTRODUCTION OF PRESIDENT WELCOME BELLA-GIAVANNI AUSTIN, PRESIDENT INVOCATION TYLESHIA CHERRY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF QCMC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES REMARKS CONGRESSWOMAN ALMA ADAMS DINNER AWARDS PRESENTATIONS CANDACE INTRODUCTION SHELIA COLEMAN EDUCATION- DR. LISA WORKMAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT - JADA NICHOLS ECONOMIC COMMITTEE CHAIR HEALTH - LACHELLE DAVIS-MOORE HEALTH COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR PUBLIC POLICY - SARONDA EASTER PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMUNITY/UNSUNG HERO - SHEILA ETHERIDGE-BODDIE AWARDS CHAIR CALL TO ACTION- DORIS SHIVERS 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND FUND DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS - GLORIA KELLEY 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT CLOSING REMARKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS JOAN EDMONSON - GALA CHAIR DANCING

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We, at Little Hedgepeth Academy, are committed to being your partner in your child’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. We promise to communicate clearly, listen to your needs, earn your trust and treat you with the utmost respect and compassion.

Little Hedgepeth Academy promotes kindergarten readiness; our children have homework, 3- To develop the pre-requisite skills that we practice writing our names as well as our address. Summer Camps are educational and fun as well! are necessary for school.

4- To assure parents of a safe, securing and loving environment.

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PERSONALIZED RELATIONSHIP COACHING THAT GUIDES YOU TO . . .

Queen City metropolitan chapter

Emerge stronger, more balanced, and more fulfilled ready to connect with the better life and love that awaits you.

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Discover the First Steps Vance A. Taylor (980) -785 - 3941 vance@advancetogrow.com www.advancetogrow.com

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Congratulations

DEBBIE CHRISTOPHER L. BANKS, CEPA

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“WELCOME TO LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT”

O: 980-494-4417 C: 704-780-8275 E: c.banks@thelegacywealthmanagement.com 101 N Tryon Street, Charlotte NC 28247

Congratulations Debbie! I am so proud of you, and I celebrate with you. This recognition is timely because you have always done things from the heart. You are a woman that has an abundance of wisdom, faith and grace. This is one of many doors that God will open for you.

Because of your faithfulness he will continue bless all that you set your hands to do. You exemplify the character and strength that will cause you to succeed in every area of your life. I am grateful for the person you are and know that your steps will continue to be order by the Lord.

Pastor Patrica Moore Greater Works Ministries

CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE Debbie, Congratulations on your remarkable accomplishment. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey ahead. May you continue to succeed in all that you do. You deserve every bit of celebration and happiness. Go out and continue to be GREAT!! We Love You!!

A true Beautiful Queen is not afraid to complement other Queens. She is confident in who she is and who's she is. She walks in integrity without compromising no matter what the cost.

Nelda Sims, Theresa Sims-Martin, Sharon Sims, La Tonya Matthews, Cary Sims, Sean Martin, Tynesha Mayfield, leasha Mayfield, Deontay Carroll & Alvin Gray

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“BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN, INC. QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS”

"The Light We Carry" NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN QUEEN CITY METROPOLITAN CHAPTER (QCMC) PO BOX 32364 | CHARLOTTE, NC | 28232 EMAIL: INFO@NCBW-QCMC.ORG

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