8th ANNUAL IT TAKES A VILLAGE SUMMIT

Summit Sponsors:

Thank you for attending the 8th Annual “It Takes a VillageSummit” and thanks for your support, friendship, prayers anddedication over the past 11 years. From the day Girl Powerstarted, our top priority has been protecting and preserving thefamily unit while building self-esteem and improving academicperformance in young girls ages 11 to 17. To accomplish this,we have used researched and evidenced based curriculums,

art, yoga, life skills, counseling sessions, conflict resolution/reconciliation and the support ofour community partners including funding from the Children’s Trust, Miami Dade County,City of Miami, The Women’s Fund and numerous private and individual donations.

Our annual “It Takes a Village Summit” is an extension of what we do daily at Girl Power.We are so happy that you chose to be a part of the village movement and the Girl Powerfamily. These past 11 years have taught us the true meaning of the African Proverb

It holds truer today than ever. Raising children is a toughjob, that none of us should have to go at alone. We need each other’s love, encouragementand support.

With your support we will continue our goal ofOn behalf of Girl Power’s staff, board and volunteers, we wish you a great day and ahealthy and prosperous life.

Thema Campbell

Kerry Bruce, Interim Program Director/Case ManagerKara Hart, Mentoring CoordinatorRashida Campbell, Executive AssistantShawntae Sanders, Administrative CoordinatorTiffany Walden, Program Instructor

8th ANNUAL IT TAKES A VILLAGE SUMMIT

About Girl Power

How You Can Help

World Literacy Crusade of Florida was incorporated in 1997 and later established the in 2000. As a day and after-school prevention and intervention social

change program, Girl Power strives to promote positive behavior, academic performance,and improve social skills in at-risk adolescent girls ages 11 to 17. Our mission is to empowergirls and their families to succeed in order to protect, restore and preserve the family unit.

Since its inception in 2000, Girl Power has reduced the number of girls re-entering theJuvenile Justice System by 95%, reduced indoor/outdoor school suspension by 85% among

program participants and have improved overall academic performances.

(1) Prevent/reduce in and outdoor suspension, truancy andschool failure among adolescent girls

(2) Prevent/reduce the number of adolescent girls entering into the juvenile justice system(3) Improve academic performance and self-esteem

Post Arrest Diversion ProgramAfter-School ProgramParent Support Group

Charm School Summer CampMentoring

Annual It Takes a Village Summit

ü Give a gift towards the construction/development or operation of Mama Hattie’s

House – Social, Educational and Residential Complex

ü Conduct a “Giving Campaign” or Fund Raiser” with your employees, customers,

family and/or friends on behalf of Girl Power or Mama Hattie’s House

ü Serve on the “Board of Directors” or the “Honorary Board” for the agency

ü Give a letter of support/endorsement

ü Adopt Girl Power as your charity of choice

ü Become a community partner or volunteer

ü Provide one-on-one tutoring and/or mentoring for current program participants

8th ANNUAL IT TAKES A VILLAGE SUMMIT

Writer, Public Relations Consultant

Thank you so much for joining Girl Power at the 8thAnnual “It Takes A Village Summit.” We're pleasedyou can be a part of one of our major annual eventsand see first-hand the important work Girl Powerdoes. Our programs are specifically designed to

change the lives of at-risk girls in our community andhopefully influence and guide their lives in newdirections. We hope that after this event, you'llcontinue to engage with our agency acting as a

volunteer, mentor, board member or investor. Weneed your involvement at all levels. But again, we are

thankful that you are here today. Enjoy theconference and go Girl Power!

Co-ChairGangley Foundation

; SecretaryDr. Charles R. Drew Middle School

; TreasurerBla. Bla. Blurbs

; ParliamentarianStrategic Partners

Center for Family & Child Enrichment

Respect for Life Educational Services, Inc.

Telecom Practice Group

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

This ancient African proverb teaches eternal truth.No man, woman, or family is an island. It does take

a village, to work with the family, to raise a child andweather the storms of life. If we want that kind of

support, the place to begin is with ourselves.Community, like charity, begins at home. We can

start building great neighborhoods when we decidethat we will be a good neighbor.

There are many things that we just don't have muchcontrol over. But like eating good food, building

community is something that we can do, right here,right now, in the place where we are now –

whether we are rich or poor, whether or not youhave a job, an education, or a car. Let’s be the firston our block to reach out and touch our neighbor.

We can make our neighborhoods our village.United we stand, divided we fall.

Turn off your TV; leave your house; know yourneighbors; look up when you are walking; greet

people; sit on your stoop; plant flowers; use yourlibrary; play together; buy from local merchants;

share what you have; help a lost dog; take childrento the park; garden together; support neighborhood

schools; fix it even if you didn't break it; have potlucks; honor elders; pick up litter; read stories

aloud; dance in the street; talk to the mail carrier;listen to the birds; put up a swing; help carry

something heavy; barter for your goods; start atradition; ask a question; hire young people for oddjobs; organize a block party; bake extra and share;ask for help when you need it; open your shades;

sing together; share your skills; take back the night;turn up the music; turn down the music; listen

before you react to anger; mediate a conflict; seekto understand; learn from new and uncomfortable

angles; know that no one is silent although many arenot heard.

We start building great neighborhoods when wedecide that we will be great neighbors.

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ITAV Recap in Pictures

8th ANNUAL IT TAKES A VILLAGE SUMMIT

(Strong Women, Strong Girls)

Strong Women, Strong Girls works to create cycles of mutual empowerment forwomen and girls. The Strong Women, Strong Girls model focuses on buildingrelationships, skills and role models for girls and women.

Visit for more.

Dr. Dionne Stephens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology atFlorida International University (FIU). Her research examines socio-historical factorsshaping minority populations’ sexual scripting and sexual health processes. A popular,award-winning teacher, Dr. Stephens has taught such courses as

and .Visit for more.

Maria Negahbani works for the Jessie Trice Community Health Center and has has over15 years of experience as a registered dietitian. She has two Masters of Sciencedegrees, one in Clinical Nutrition and another in Public Health. She enjoys working withpatients at Jessie Trice Community Health Center, which has provided primary healthcare services in South Florida since 1967. Visit for more.

8th ANNUAL ITAV SUMMIT WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

Jolie Glassman, a fitness expert for over 20 years, is the owner of South Florida Boxingin Miami’s trendy South Beach neighborhood. She has trained people of all ages and skilllevels, including professional fighters and athletes. Jolie used her talents in fitness tocreate, run and teach a program for at-risk youth, ages 12 – 18 years old, called

. Visit for more.

Michael Burnett is President and CEO of “Project Action” and “World’s Greatest Dads,” a local nonprofit organization

dedicated to working with both parents to plan and develop strong families, healthyrelationships and responsible fatherhood programs to provide nurturing environmentsfor the well-being of children. Visit for more.

Joyce Davis, M.A. has been a dedicated teacher and counselor for more than 13 years.She is the founder and Executive Director of Pearl Girlz, LLC, an organization that

by providing female bullying preventionworkshops and pro-social training programs that offer teen girls the necessary tools tobe successful in life. Visit for more.

8th ANNUAL ITAV SUMMIT ACTIVITIES

by Luisa EstevezSponsor:

www.laluchifoundation.org

Release physical and emotional tension through assisted postures, breathingtechniques and ongoing student/teacher dialogue.

by Mericia AppolonSponsor:

Taste culinary delights and learn first-hand how to make healthy delicious foodchoices and dishes.

by Pearson GuilliamsSponsor:

This savory juicing demonstration and tasting will allow you to experience fruits andveggies like you’ve never tasted them before.

Sponsor:www.bsa.edu

Get manicures, makeovers and massages – WOW!

2 PM - 4:30 PM

� Poise, posture, walking, sitting� Self-confidence, positive attitude, first impressions, voice & grammar� Conversations, friendships, phone etiquette, manners at home and in public� Dining, place settings and restaurant etiquette� Appearance, grooming, tea-room modeling

pace is limited.

6-Week Charm and Etiquette

Parents, if you want your daughter to be the best she can be and be known for her goodmanners, charm, etiquette and grace, Girl Power’s Charm School is the place for her.Topics covered:

Congratulationsto Girl Power on your 2012“It Takes a Village Summit”

Commissioner Michelle Spence-JonesCity of Miami, District 5

Miami City Hall3500 Pan American Drive

Miami, FL 33133(305) 250-5390

“Working Together to Inspire, Empower and Transform our Communities”

Congratulations Girl Power on your “It Takes A Village Summit.”There is no greater cause than that of inspiring and educating the young ladies of our

community and

I want to take this opportunity to commend Ms. Thema Campbell for this noblemission.

Commissioner Jean Monestime

Miami-Dade County, District 2

Downtown Office:

111 NW 1st StreetSuite 220

Miami Florida 33128(305) 375-4833

FAX (305) 375-4843

District Office:

900 NW 125th StreetSuite 200

Miami Florida 33161(305) 694-2779

FAX (305)694-2781

ITAV BODY & SPIRIT AWARDS LUNCHEON

Each year, during our Annual “It Takes a Village Summit” – held during Women’sHistory Month – Girl Power recognizes women and girls who have made outstanding

contributions to further the cause of female equality,progress and leadership.

The Body and Spirit Awards is an extension of the day-to-day empowerment programsand services at Girl Power, recognizing unsung heroines – women who have made a

substantive difference in our community, but who may not have receivedacknowledgement.

Saturday, March 24, 201212:30 PM - 2 PM

, this weekendmorning anchor and reporterat Local 10 is an avid runner,mentor and participant inmany charitable causes.

, retired NBA playerand founder of the Tim HardawayFoundation, which awards studentsscholarships for tuition and summerprograms.

ITAV BODY & SPIRIT HONOREES

, better known as is the President/CEO of the International

Mastermind Association, an organization that helps people creatework/life balance through goal setting. She is also the President/CEOof MCO Construction, which is the first African American female-owned construction company in Florida; and the founder of

‘ . She is also a co-host on 880 The Biz radio show, “The Business of Money”. Ann is aconference speaker and has been featured in many newspapers andmagazines including Success Magazine and the Miami Herald. She was also thecover story for USA Today, Black Enterprise, and ABC World News and hasbeen featured on Channel 10. Ann married her college sweetheart, DanielMcNeill, 35 years ago and has two daughters, Danelle and Lonnie.Visit for more.

is Founder, Curator, and Director of DiasporaVibe Gallery and Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, one of themost talked about art galleries in Miami and on the east coast. Since1996, Gordon-Wallace has initiated and produced transnationalcreative programs that redefine concepts of “diaspora” including theInternational Cultural Exchange program, the Caribbean Crossroads

Series, the Artist-In-Residence program, an ongoing contemporary exhibitionsprogram, and numerous community-based outreach projects. Gordon-Wallace, a licensed Medical Microbiologist and former senior consultant forSearle Pharmaceuticals, has always been a passionate lover of art and made upher mind in 1999 to devote herself full time to the gallery she created anddeveloped. Diaspora Vibe Gallery and Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubatorspecializes in Caribbean and Latin American Art with an emphasis onemerging artists. Visit for more.

is the Founder/Director of Women in Transitionof South Florida, which is an organization “that

the lives of women and girls for the 21st century”. PastorOwens was instrumental in beginning the W.I.T. Transitional TrainingCenter in February 2004. The center teaches free basic computerskills, motivational/life skills and keyboarding and Internet basics to

women who are homeless, high school dropout, have HIV-AIDS, disabled andare elderly. The center is a vehicle for women who live in shelters such as theMiami Rescue Mission, The Salvation Army, Lotus House, and Care Resource.It gives them skills that enable them to become self-sufficient and ifinterested, learn about owning their own business. She teaches that you don’thave to be the employee, you can be the employer.Visit for more.

ITAV BODY & SPIRIT HONOREES

, a fitness expert for over 20 years, is the owner ofSouth Florida Boxing in Miami’s trendy South Beach neighborhood.She graduated with a BS in Education and minors in Art History,Religion & Philosophy and she has a Masters Degree in BehaviorModification. In 1998, she and her ex-husband opened South FloridaBoxing in South Beach where she really got into boxing and became

certified as an amateur judge, referee and trainer. She has taught boxing andkickboxing (Muay Thai) and trained people of all ages and skill levels,including professional fighters and athletes. Jolie also used her talents infitness to create, run and teach a program for at-risk youth, ages 12 – 18years old, called . She taught boxing, kickboxing,weight training, diet & nutrition as well as life skills to help bridge the gapback to the schools and create positive lines of communication.Visit for more.

started volunteerism efforts in 1975 while workingwith inmates at Florida Correctional Institution. While there, she saw alack of proliferation of efforts in helping women and children to get ontheir feet to help themselves upon release. Since then, she’s made ither goal to help women and children become empowered in areas ofcustomer service, employability and life skills. She teaches life skills

classes at the Homeless Assistance Center; domestic violence centers,churches, community centers, substance abuse and mental health centers toensure their self-esteem and self-sufficiency through teaching and coaching inorder to sustain their lives. She does not operate on a budget, and uses herown money. She accepts clothing, shoes and accessories from private donors.Since 2004, in Miami-Dade County, she has helped change the lives of morethan 400 hundred women living in shelters.

is an Honors student at Richmond Heights MiddleSchool’s Miami Science Zoo Magnet. She is the owner of

and distributes traditional candies (Starbursts, Tootsie RollPops, Kit Kat, etc.). Kirby donates 50% of her proceeds to local andnational efforts. She has contributed to St. Jude’s Hospital, AkronChildren’s hospital, and Joe Dimaggio Hospital as well as the

Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, Haiti Earthquake, the Animal Protective Leagueand various homeless shelters. She helps people who are less fortunate andis concerned about the state of animals. Kirby, who was born in Miami’sLiberty City area, prides herself on being a vocalist, poet and musician – sheplays the violin and piano. She lives with her parents and siblings, her olderbrother, William and her younger sister, Sydney.Visit for more.

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GIRL POWER THANKSVice Chairwoman Audrey EdmonsonCommissioner Michelle Spence Jones

Commissioner Jean MonestimeOtis Pitts; Peninsula Developers, Inc.

Sharpton Brunson & CompanySam Gaita

Houston Cypress & Miccosukee Tribe of IndiansJolie Glassman

Jasmine Davis & Strong Women Strong GirlsJoyce Davis

Gerard PhillippeAnthony Brunson

Michael Burnett; World’s Greatest Dad Inc.LaShawnna Stanley; Ethnicity Models

Debra ToomerHealth Foundation of South Florida

Dr. Dionne StephensJessie Trice Community Center

Beauty Schools of AmericaLuisa Estevez; LaLuchi Foundation

Jmaes Morris & Winn DixieNikki Mohan; Local 10 News

Tim HardawayDr. Vern Croskey

Serena MinottKatherine Hummingbird Ramirez

Della Pitts

Body & Spirit Award RecipientsKafediah Stuart

Fit 2 GoShanae Joyce-Stringer

The Women of Muhammad Mosque #29Diane Superville

Elaine BlackConsequence Foundation

Luisa SanchezAnnie Neisman

Yolanda Barreto; Miami DolphinssLeroy JonesAkua Scott

Melonie BurkeChef CreoleWing Stop

Mr. Colebrook; Shantel Loungebla. bla. BlurbsAlko Printing

Vernon QuinnMaria NegahbaniMericia AppolonPearson GuilliamsMorris CopelandGirl Power Staff

Girl Power Board of DirectorsGail Seay

CONGRATULATIONSGirl Power

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