Founding Members

Tylibah Lucas

"Hello, my name is Tylibah but I prefer Tia. I was born in New Jersey. After high school, I enlisted into the United States Navy. I graduated from East Wick College with a Medical Assistant Certification. I am a mother of three and I love cooking. I am a business woman and I strive for greatness."

Taneaka Robinson

"Hello, my name is Taneaka. I am a Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Author & Entrepreneur. Starting motherhood at an early age, I was thrusted into adulthood rather quickly. I have earned an Associate's (AS) degree in Social Science and a Bachelor's (BS) degree in Psychology. I own and operate an Office Administration Agency; "Astute Personnel", for which I was featured in Times Square (New York) and in the Canvas Rebel magazine in 2023. I take pride in my efforts to succeed as well as encouraging others to reach their full potential; especially my children."

Latonya Payne

"Hello, my name is Latonya. I am a native of Dayton, Ohio. I am currently a Mental Health Program Director with experience as a Housing Resource Specialist, Trauma Informed Service Provider, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I am a proud mother of three and an even more proud grandmother of five."

Ayana Esau

"Hello, my name is Ayana . I was born on a Navy base in Italy and grew up on the Carribean Island of Saint Kitts before moving to Portsmouth, Virginia at the age of sixteen. I am currently a federal employee as a Maintenance Mechanic at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. My ambitions for the future include but are not limited to earning a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security and a certification in Computer Programming."