EmopowHerto

About EmpowHERto

EmpowHERto is dedicated to partnering with minority girls and young women from underserved communities. Our mission is to empower them with the necessary tools to thrive, overcome systemic barriers, and beat the statistics stacked against them.

Mission

We enable young (minority) girls to believe in themselves by providing them with tools to thrive in life so that they can break systemic barriers and traditional beliefs in their communities.

Vision

EmpowHERing young Queens to slay! (Or as the parents would say) : EmpowHER young women to shatter systemic barriers.

Values

Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Financial Independence, Mentorship, Wellness, Community Advocacy

Impact

  • Served 652 girls (53% black, 24% Latina and 23% other).
  • Invested $350K in the community.
  • 84% of the girls got a job (financial finesse).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - TORONTO

  • Janeen Brown

    Founder & Executive Director

  • DIANA GALLO

    Chair

  • KRIS TSAOUSIDIS

    Board President

  • ADÉ ADEYEMI

    Board Member

  • JENNIFER CHRISTIAN

    Board Member

  • KADINE COOPER

    Board Member

  • CHERYL STOOKES

    Board Member

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - FORT LAUDERDALE

  • Janeen Brown

    Founder

  • SHITAL PARIKH-MARS

    Chair

  • MARTHA JEIFETZ

    Board Member

  • KARLA KANNAN

    Board Member

  • DR. MARCELO MARTINEZ

    Board Member

EXECUTIVE TEAM - TORONTO

  • Janeen Brown

    Founder & Executive Director

  • CARRIE CAMPBELL

    Director of Programming

  • ANDREA MACDONALD

    Director Of People And Culture

  • KEIRA BETHWAITE

    Engagement & Diversity Advisor

  • LOLADE OZOMOGE

    Director Of Communications

  • ALICE AWAKIAN

    Director Of Development

EXECUTIVE TEAM - FORT LAUDERDALE

  • Janeen Brown

    Founder

  • GELYNN HURT

    Vice President Of People And Culture