Black Girls Rock SWFL _2019 Souvenir Booklet

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“EVERYTHING I EVER HOPED FOR AND EVERYTHING I OVERCAME TO BECOMING, WAS PREPARING ME FOR THIS MOMENT – GREATER!” I INSPIRE! I DO MY BEST, BECAUSE I’M COUNTING ON YOU, COUNTING ON ME. ~ MAYA ANGELOU

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The Mission

Our mission is to empower women to persist and succeed by helping them connect to their whole self – to serve Her faithfully, seek Her continually, and share Her lovingly.

The Vision

Freely Give was founded with a vision to add value to our community and the lives of women and their families. The platforms used to do this is through empowerment events and mentoring programs dedicated to inspire, uplift, and encourage Her to be Her best individual self - whether it is in the role of a mother, daughter, sister, wife, career woman, friend and/or citizen.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS RODERICK SPEARS - TREASURER KATARA POWELL – SECRETARY JAMES ASHLEY - MENTOR PATRICIA GRAY - BOARD MEMBER

EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARLEASE WILLIAMS

PAULA SIMMONS

DEBRA JOHNSON

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RODERICK SPEARS

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Program WELCOME LEE PITTS EVENT VISIONARY KAREN SPEARS OPENING ACT QLC DANCE DIRECTOR LAKEESHA ALLEN & THE QLC DANCERS PERFORMING “RUN THE WORLD (GIRLS)” INTRODUCTION HOSTS: ALLECIA HAMILTON & CHALLEN”LEXI” RIVERA PERFORMANCE NZINGHA GAINES - SPOKEN WORD “ASHE” WOMEN IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD KATHY DUPUY-BRUNO ESQ. GERRI WARE AUDREA ANDERSON WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARD MICHELE HYLTON-TERRY PERFORMANCE BIANCA RUSSELL - ORIGINAL SONG “MOVE” WOMEN IN EDUCATION AWARD GWYNETTA S. GITTENS WOMEN IN THE ARTS AWARD SHARI ARMSTRONG JACKIE MATTHEWS-WILLIAMS PATRICIA IDELETTE

PERFORMANCE LENA RODRIGUEZ – VIOLINIST WOMEN OF FAITH AWARD AYASHIA HEWITT WOMEN IN HEALTH & WELLNESS AWARD JEAN DAVIS MEMORIAL IN HONOR OF LATRICE CANNON-DAVIS PERFORMANCE MESSAGE FROM KATIA GERRY MISS FLORIDA TEEN USA PERFORMANCE FAITH VICTORIA JUSTIMA– PIANIST OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD FAITH WHITE $500 SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORED BY JOE NORTH LAW FIRM FAITH VICTORIA JUSTIMA: $500 SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORED

BY LOCAL OMEGA CHAPTER PERFORMANCE QLC DANCERS PERFORMING “JUST FINE” KEYNOTE SPEAKER ESTHER LULLY PERFORMANCE SHANTE MANUAL - SONG “EXODUS”

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Our mission is to empower women (through life-skills applications and training), to persist and succeed. We hope this equipping and offering of a helping hand-up will be the compass that enables her and her family to navigate successfully through life’s journey.

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Honorees Women in Community service

Kathy Dupuy-Bruno Esq. Kathy KB Dupuy-Bruno is a member of the Lee County Bar Association and was the first chair of its Family Law Section. She sat on the Board of the Lee County Legal Aid Society, was an organizing Board Member of the Collaborative Professionals of SW Florida, is a member of the 20th Judicial Circuit Family Law Advisory Group, and is a member of Isaac Anderson Jr. Bar Association.

Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno is an invited member of the prestigious Inns of Court. She currently co-chairs the Guardian ad Litem Committee for Family Court in Lee County.

Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno is a member of the African Network of SWFL and the Junior League of Fort Myers. She sits on the governing board of Progressive Women of SWFL and sits on the governing board of the SWFL Community Foundation. Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno is a member of Mayor Randall P. Henderson’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, chairing the community engagement and education pillar. In addition, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno is the President of the Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In 2016, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno was recognized by the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program and received the 20th Judicial Circuit’s Advocacy Award. She has also been recognized as a Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and in the top 10 Best in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

In 2010, she received the Outstanding Pro Bono Award Coin from the Florida Supreme Court.

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Women in Community Service

Audrea Anderson Mrs. Anderson is a retired educator who spent her last employed years at Florida Gulf Coast University as Associate Vice President for Community Relations and Marketing. Audrea’s association with the State University System began in the early 90s when Lee County citizens lobbied legislators to locate the 10th University in Southwest Florida. In 1993 the Governor appointed Audrea to the Florida Board of Regents, the statewide governing body for the then ten state universities. Increasing access to higher education was her passion. She served on the Board through the groundbreaking, the building, the opening and the accreditation of Florida Gulf Coast University.

Audrea earned an undergraduate degree in English and teacher education at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina and a graduate degree in English at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

She taught English at Edison College and later became an academic administrator and then on as the founding head of the Department of Learning Assistance.

Audrea’s history of community service is extensive. Currently she is a senior advisor to the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, president of the Dunbar Improvement Association which administers the 100-unit Palm City Garden Apartments, and a member of Progressive Women of Southwest Florida. She is a past president of the Fort Myers Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, past member of the United Way Board and past lay member of the Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board.

Audrea was married to the late Judge Isaac Anderson Jr. and they have two adult sons. In retirement, Audrea and her current husband Thomas Jenkins attend The Trinity Church where she is treasurer. She initiated and annually administers several college scholarships, in Florida and in South Carolina. She is a passionate advocate for social justice.

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Women in Community Service

Gerri Ware Gerri Ware is a third-generation resident of Fort Myers, Florida. She was married to Riley Ware for forty-two years and together they reared four children, Kevin, Riley III, Jarrod and Gloria. She is a graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida A & M University with a B.S degree in Nursing. While at Florida A & M University she was a member of several honor societies, participated in many civil rights movement events- went to jail for marching to promote integration, and became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. While at FAMU, she was recognized in Who’s Who Among Students in Colleges and Universities.

Upon graduation from FAMU, she began her nursing career at Jones Walker Hospital as its 2nd registered nurse-a hospital serving only blacks. She continued in her nursing career as a Lee County Public Health Nurse, Lee County Public Schools first black school nurse, and taught Licensed Practical Nursing for fifteen years at Collier County Vocational-Technical Center. She was then recruited by State Farm Insurance and owned her own agency in Naples, Florida for ten years.

After the death of her husband she became and continues to be a Realtor. Recently she began working for the state of Florida’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities as a Waiver Support Coordinator.

Her community and civic involvement in Florida includes serving as the President of the Democratic Black Caucus, one of the founding members of the Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; served as Chairperson of Lee County CDBG for the blighted area of Dunbar for more than fifteen years until it was incorporated into the city; served as Chairperson of the City of Fort Myers’ Affordable Housing Committee; served on the Board of ACT; a member of Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board; member of Friendship Baptist Church; developed an after school and summer youth program entitled “The Village Center” at the old Highland East Recreation; served on many SAC committees of schools and ran for school board in 1982. Mrs. Ware is a successful real estate agent in Lee County. She is a member of Friendship Missionary

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Women in BUSINESS

Michele Hylton-Terry Michele Hylton-Terry was born in Kingston, Jamaica and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1971. She and her siblings were raised by her parents Patricia and Lascelles Hylton in Brooklyn, NY. In 1990 Michele and her young family relocated to Punta Gorda, FL. Her first entry into Fort Myers was when she was hired to run the computer lab at the Dunbar Community School by Mr. Larry Glover in 1991. She was later hired to be a part of the team that opened Lehigh Senior High and from there she worked in a variety of capacities in Fort Myers. In 2003 Mellone Long, Planning Manager with the City of Fort Myers opened the doors for her to become employed with the City; starting as an administrative assistant for the Planning Department. Ms. Hylton-Terry stayed in that position for two years and subsequently was hired by the Community Redevelopment Agency in 2005 as it’s office manager. While working for the City of Fort Myers CRA, she pursued higher education, determined to complete college; she previously only attend for one year after graduating Edward R. Murrow High School, Brooklyn, NY. Ms. Hylton-Terry completed Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Management from Hodges University and Master of Public Administration degree from Barry University shortly after. In 2007 Executive Director, Don Paight, rewarded her efforts and promoted her to the Redevelopment Manager after only two short years at the agency. Ms. Hylton-Terry believes that “she will always be a student, because life has so much to teach us every day. While a formal education is a necessary, the informal education and knowledge gleaned for being in relationship with others is vital for personal growth and development.” The Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency provided the environment for her to sharpen and hone her skills, and in 2018 Ms. Hylton-Terry was appointed as the Executive Director for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fort Myers.

Her civic activities include participating as a Board Member, on the Mayor’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board; she is Vice President on the Trustee Board of Unity of Fort Myers; First Vice-President of her beloved Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter, a Board Member, Basic Learning Skills Foundation, former Board Member, Lee County Neighborhood Accountability Board, and a 13 year participant with, United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Allocations Team.

Ms. Hylton Terry is married to the love of her life Mr. Curtis Terry for seven years and they reside in the City of Fort Myers. She is the proud mother of three amazing human beings, Steve R. McLaughlin, Jr., Darnell M. McLaughlin and Curtis A. McLaughlin. Ms. Hylton Terry is the proud grandmother of six brilliant grandchildren, Enia, Nahla, Alyssa, Amelia, Xavier, and Anthony all residing in Los Angeles, CA and Manhattan, NY.

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Women in BUSINESS

Gwynetta S. Gittens Elected November 2018 Term Lee County School District, School Board Member, District 5 Personal: Resident of Lee County since 2003 Husband – Martin Gittens, Building Industry Son – Jonathan D. Sampson, Denver, CO Entrepreneur Worked in Puerto Rico, Cayman Islands and Bermuda Professional Experience: Educator – Lee County Schools K-12 and Adult Ed.; Asst. Principal Pool; Four-Time Golden Apple Finalist, Teacher of Distinction; Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Initial Coordinator, East Lee County High School Adjunct Professor – Indian River State College, St. Lucie County Adjunct Professor – Bermuda College Entrepreneur – International Trainer/Speaker, Event Planner, Writer Vice President of Training and Development, Bank of America, FL Education: M.Ed., Education Leadership, Nova Southeastern University B.A. Psychology/Business Administration, University of Maryland A.A. Accounting, University of Maryland and Kennedy King College, Chicago Certified Supreme Court Mediator, Florida

Volunteer Community Experience Past and Present: First Assembly Ministries Learning for Life – Leadership Award Future Makers Education Committee Legislative Liaison Alternate/Federal Chamber of Commerce, St. Lucie County and Lee County Business People United for Political Action Committee (BUPAC) Horizon Council The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools League of Women Voters Leadership St. Lucie, Class Valedictorian National Assoc. Urban Bankers, Pres. Central FL Branch Take Stock in Children Board Lee County Schools’ Committees - Past Positions: District Advisory Council, Chair School Advisory Council, Liaison Superintendent Search Committee Strategic Planning Committee Vision 2020 The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Lee County School Board Liaison Committees Present Positions: District Advisory Council Strategic Planning Steering Committee Instructional Calendar Committee The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. Student Board Advisory Committee Legislative Liaison – Federal (alternate)

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Women in the arts

Shari Armstrong I’m the Southwest-Florida girl who wanted to leave this area as soon as I could!

I graduated from Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers, and then the University of South Florida in 2011 with a degree in Mass Communications - Broadcast Journalism. Since graduating, I fled to New York, D.C., Atlanta, and Los Angeles to pursue my dreams of ___ (Honestly, my dream changed seventy-five times, but all were production, TV, communications-related). I was looking for fulfillment that you actually don’t find in a place - you find it in your heart (That’s do DEEP, right? It’s true!).

Luckily, God placed a better plan on my life. Two years ago, I came right back home and accepted the Lifestyle Journalist position at Hello SWFL. In the craziest way, that lead me to become our station’s Weekend Anchor/Reporter. I cannot tell you how amazing it’s been to get paid to do what I love...In my hometown. I get to tell the stories of people, places and organizations that I genuinely love! Crazy awesome!

I want to tell you that when I’m not working...I’m working out, but that’s not true.

If I’m not working, I’m at TJ Maxx. If for some reason you can’t find me there, try Netflix, volunteering, dancing, eating pizza, squeezing in a two-day flight somewhere, or spending time with my incredibly supportive and loving family...that hails from Barbados.

I’m humbled that you wanted to get to know more about me. Shoot me an email. Let’s stay in touch!

Connect with Shari: Shari.Armstrong@fox4now.com

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Women in the arts

Jacquie Matthew Williams Jacquie stared at the keyboard for days when trying to write about herself. This was going to be hard. Random questions popped into her head. What do people want to know? She though everyone knew her.

Did you know that Jacquie was from Philadelphia? Of course, you did! It’s all on Facebook, what a devoted Philadelphia sports fan she is! Did you know that Jacquie is the only child of her mother, Ann Matthews and father, Leroy Matthews? Did you know that she was a product of a Catholic school education? Jacquie graduated from the oldest Catholic girl’s high school in the country (John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School for Girls). Did you know that she attended Flagler College in the beautiful city of St. Augustine, Florida? Did you know that she has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History & Political Science? I know, you are probably wondering what Jacquie did with that History & Political Science degree. Well, she worked at the Ft. Myers Police Department when she first arrived in Ft. Myers in 1984. Also, she worked for Lee County Courts in Small Claims and as a Judicial Assistant for Judge Isaac Anderson. Going on to The News-Press, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, The Salvation Army, Quality Life Center and Southwest Florida College. What is she doing now? Since May of 2015, Jacquie has been working at Lutheran Services Florida in Refugee Services and Immigration as the Community Outreach Coordinator.

All work and no one to share it with makes for a very dull Jacquie. In 1994 she married The Mister, Marshall Williams. Upon this union, Jacquie inherited seven adult stepchildren and two of the most precious teenage grandchildren (now adults), Alicia Gonzalez and Keiron Williams. Together, Marshall and Jacquie have one beautiful daughter, Jerrica. This little family of three is her life. To have a husband who supports her and cheer her on is a gift. A loving and fun daughter who lights up a room with a smile and who still climbs into bed with them on Saturday mornings at age 23 is also a gift.

Jacquie always had a love for photography. From taking a photography course at the Franklin Institute one summer as a kid, to “borrowing” pictures from various family members’ photo albums, Jacquie treasures the smile/ surprise/emotional moments captured in pictures. Jacquie volunteers for The Community Press as their photographer and social media editor. This service of photographing her community gives her such fulfillment. From babies to proms and graduations, from family reunions, engagements, weddings and anniversaries to retirements, Jacquie has been on the scene. But what has been most heartfelt, is capturing someone’s last photograph before their transition. A love for community is what drove her to become a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Service is a verb. Service is action. Service is freely given. Service is Jacquie Matthews Williams.

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Women in the arts

Patricia Idlette Patricia Idlette was born in Jones Walker Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida.

She grew up in Overtown, in Miami, where she earned the Silver Knight for Drama at Miami High. At Miami Dade Junior College she was a State and National Champion in Oral Interpretation.

She graduated from Florida State University with a BA in Theater and then went to study at the University of Michigan’s Professional Theater Program. (It was there in Ann Arbor that she fell in love with snow!)

In 1976, Idlette made her professional theatrical debut as a journeyman actor at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival in Stratford, Ontario, working in repertory for three seasons. She appeared in AS YOU LIKE IT (Phoebe), MERCHANT OF VENICE (Nerissa), ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (Iras) and had the title role in MEDEA. She worked with actors such as Dame Maggie Smith, Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. Working in classical theater gave her an opportunity to explore historic black women in the Diaspora.

Idlette then worked in regional theater across Canada and the US. Some favorites: Fountainhead Theatre (WAITING FOR GODOT, STY OF THE BLIND PIG), Boars head Theatre (VOICE OF GOOD HOPE), Bard on the Beach (WINTER’S TALE, RICHARD III), Necessary Angel Theatre Company and Theatre Passé Muraille (COMING THROUGH SLAUGHTER), Saidye Bronfman Center for the Arts (HAVING OUR SAY), Mirvish/Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (PROPOSALS) and The Globe Theatre (THE GAYDEN CHRONICLES, THE ORESTEIA).

She’s worked in television (THE X-FILES, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, DEAD LIKE ME, THE “L” WORD) and in film (GINGER SNAPS, MAN IN THE MIRROR, SCARY MOVIE 3, HEAVENLY BODIES.) She’s also worked in radio and commercials and has done voice over for YVON OF THE YUKON. She’s lived in New York City, Los Angeles and Vancouver, Canada, but returned home to her native Fort Myers, where she makes her home in the Dunbar community.

Idlette’s has been a member of the City of Fort Myers Public Art Committee and is Friends of the Library Member (Dunbar Jupiter Hammon). She’s been a substitute teacher for the Lee County School System as well as PACE Center for Girls.

She has directed “for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf” at Theatre Conspiracy and Florida Southwestern College and DAY OF ABSENCE at Florida Repertory Theatre for its MLK Day celebrations.

As an actor, she’s worked locally with Theatre Conspiracy at the Alliance for the Arts, where she’s appeared in SHIPWRECKED, THE BLUEST EYE and RAISIN IN THE SUN. She’s an ensemble member at Florida Rep; her first appearance was in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, DOUBT. Most recently, she was seen in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Idlette can be seen this season at Florida Rep in THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY.

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Congradulations to all the Black Girls Rock SWFL May we all continue to reach for the DREAM, BELIEVE in its Award Winners promise and DO what we can to embody the legacy.

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Women of Faith Ayashia Hewitt Prophetess Ayashia Hewitt, is Co/ Pastor of On-Site Ministries Inc. ... I’m the wife of Pastor Antonio Hewitt and mother of 2 beautiful daughters, Mia & Cynthia. I fully committed my life to God on January 2010. That was the best decision I have ever made. God has blessed me with an anointed Prayer ministry “Live at 5:00 a.m. Prayer” that is seen all over the world Every Tuesday and Thursday Morning At 5:00 a.m.!

Also, Brown Paper Bag Ministry that feeds the homeless here in SWFL every Thanksgiving an also provides gifts for the Children every Christmas Holiday! Just know that anything is possible if you believe! And sending a special honor to my Father Ronald Franklin who played a very special role in my life and who always no matter what has believed in me!!!

Women in Health & Wellness Latrice Cannon-Davis In remembrance and honor: Latrice married her loving husband Jabari Davis on Nov 21, 2002 and of this union two children were born – McCoy Isiah Davis and Payton Janelle Davis. Latrice was Vice President of Operations for Lee Physicians Group and previously served as Director of Operations of Pediatrics in partnership with Emad Salman. M.D. at Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Latrice assisted with expanding and opening clinics in Charlotte and Collier counties. She was also very active in Community Service in the Progressive Women’s Group. She will be sorely missed, and our condolences go out to her family and friends. Latrice Cannon – Davis you are a Black Girl who ROCKS and Your legacy lives on.

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Women in Health & Wellness

Jean Davis Jean Davis is the owner and Director of Operations for Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care of SW Florida. Where she offers in home and on site non -medical home care to seniors and other populations in need.

Ms. Davis is a graduate of North Fort Myers High and possesses a Medical Assistant Degree from Everest College in Atlanta, Ga. Prior to embarking on her Acti-Kare business venture she worked in the healthcare industry for a GI specialist as a medical assistant manager for nearly 12 years. During her time with Gastroenterology group, she had the opportunity to work with many patients, where she was able to utilize her relationship-building skills, and gain insight on patient care. These skill sets helped perfectly prepare Ms. Davis for her Acti-Kare franchise ownership, where she has developed a wide network of care partners to assist clients from patient care to tapping into their long term care insurance policies, and Medicare funding for home care services.

In addition to her professional expertise, Ms. Davis has also had the pleasure of being a community advocate over a decade which has given her the ability to help many people from communities in Lee County that struggle daily with job placement. Ms. Davis developed a training workshop where she focused on providing high quality CNA training services. That prepares students for healthcare jobs by providing education in the areas of nurse assistant, cpr/first aide and resume writing. Ms. Davis primary focus is to equip each student to pass the Florida CNA State Exam and creating jobs.

Giving students the opportunity to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Ms. Davis is a very experienced CNA Instructor and has a successful track record, 500 workshops with a 98 percent success rate.

Jean Davis, very much at home in SW Florida with her two daughters and grandson, she has a passion for business and a motivational skill in bringing out the best in others.

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Outstanding Youth Faith White graduated from Cape Coral High School with a 5.53 from the International Baccalaureate program. She has played varsity basketball for four years and was a team captain for her team for three of those four years. She also played volleyball, lacrosse, and track and field. Not only is Faith involved in athletics, but extracurricular activities as well, including being the Student Representative for her class in Student Government, a National Honor Society member, National Spanish Honor Society, and Medical Club. In the summer she attended the University of South Florida on an academic scholarship where she plans to pursue a career in nursing.

Outstanding Youth Faith Victoria Justima

was born on March 14, 2006 to Haitian American parents.

She first discovered her gift for music at the age of eight while attending Gateway Elementary School in Fort Myers, Florida. In fourth grade, she started a bible study on her school bus and led over 20 students to faith in Christ.

In sixth grade, Faith proudly became a member of student government at Lehigh Acres Middle School where she used her platform as Class President to promote kindness and fight against bullying. Faith’s gentle spirit and compassionate heart makes her a real inspiration to everyone she encounters; young or old. She believes that kindness can make the world a better place, and through her music, she hopes to change her world. Faith has performed at various venues throughout Southwest Florida including: Lee County School District School Board Meeting - 2016 The Learning for Life’s Got Talent Show; 2nd Place Junior Soloist - 2016 The Learning for Life’s Got Talent Show; 1st Place Solo Instrumental - 2017 3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon at Jet Blue Stadium - 2017 4th Annual Haitian Heritage Scholarship Gala - Broadway Palm Dinner Theater - 2018 Lee All-County Middle & High School Concert Band 2018 - 2019

Congratulations to Karen Spears and Freely Give, Inc. on another successful Black Girls Rock of SW FL

Special Congratulations to our award recipient Sorors Audrea Anderson Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq. Michele Hylton-Terry Gerri Ware, RN, MSN

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