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Saturday, April 14, 2012 9am

Fernbank Museum

767 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, Georgia

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EDUCATE • DEVELOP • MENTOR • EMPOWER The Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc. (ELI) is an international 501(c)(3) tax-exempt

women’s leadership training and development organization. ELI is committed to developing a diverse

organization that fosters creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit by enriching the lives of women

through leadership opportunities, personal and professional learning, and cultural experiences. We

empower women to contribute to society as global leaders. ELI is comprised of four core divisions:

Leadership, Young 100, Apprentice, and JEWELLS®. Since its founding in 2008, ELI

has had over 400 women and girls participate in its programs in Georgia, Florida, North

Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, New Jersey, Canada, and Japan.

was the 2011 recipient of the Community Empowerment Award, presented by the My Sisters

Keeper Foundation for Women.

was featured by Black Celebrity Giving in July 2011.

presented 17 of its volunteers with the President's Volunteer Service Award, one of the highest

volunteer awards to be earned in collaboration with the White House's initiative on service.

established a satelite program in North Carolina with the appointment of 2009 Alumna Nasha

Snipes as State Coordiantoor.

Also, founding chairperson Jordan Murphy was selected to participate in and represented ELI in the 2011

One Voice: Reproductive Health and Environment Summit in Washington, DC; and co-founder Lynita

Mitchell-Blackwell was recognized as a 2011 Black Enterprise “BE Next 35” Young and Bold Business

Leader due to the exceptional progress of ELI.

We are very grateful for the hard work and dedication of our incredible volunteer force and dedicated

alumnae.

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The Board of Directors, Division Leadership, and Facilitators proudly welcome the newest members of

the Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute! The 117 women and girls who completed the

Leadership, Young 100, Apprentice, and JEWELLS® programs are extremely dedicated and motivated,

and have demonstrated their knowledge, skill, expertise, experience, and education to lead and inspire

others.

Graduates, you are now ready to be the leaders your organizations and communities desperately need.

Your commitment to excellence and continued education – both institutional and practical – have been an

absolute joy to behold. Our ultimate goal was to show you that YOU are the woman you have been

waiting for all of your life – vibrant, bold, energetic, smart, determined and DYNAMIC! And it is with

pride that we acknowledge that you have exceeded this goal beyond our wildest expectations. Go forth

knowing that you are prepared to guide others on this glorious path of self-discovery and enlightenment.

Last, as you go through life, opportunities to lead others will present themselves. Embrace the challenge,

as you will be successful. Continue to transform yourself by educating, developing, mentoring, and

empowering others with purpose!

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Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc. Class of 2012 Graduation Celebration

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The Fernbank Museum 767 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, Georgia

Rashida Cloud, Leadership Class of 2011 Mistress of Ceremonies

Greetings ……………………………………………………. Ms. Travena Evegan, President

Invocation ……………………………….. Ms. Nan Walker, Apprentice Program Manager

Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies ……Ms. Jordan Murphy, Founding Chairperson

History .…………………………………………………… Dr. Reggie Smith, Board Member

Occasion ……………………………………... Ms. Cyrelle George, Inaugural Class of 2009

Recognition of Sponsors & Special Guests ………. Ms. Monique N. Boyce, Class of 2010

Introduction of Our Speaker…………………………………………….. Ms. Rashida Cloud

The Charge: Dynamic Transformation

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams

Presentations

Introduction of Division Leadership ………… Ms. Wendy Miller, Board Member

Leadership ………….…………….............. Ms. Dorna Werdelin, Division Director

Young 100 ………..………………………... Ms. Nicole Latimer, Program Manager

Apprentice……………………………………... Ms. Nan Walker, Program Manager

JEWELLS® ……………………………………… Ms. Shayla Isler, Division Director

Special Presentations .……………………………………… Ms. Travena Evegan, President

Partners

Facilitators

Division Leaders

Board Members

President’s Volunteer Service Awards

Closing Remarks ……………………………………….… Ms. V. Ivana Foster, Co-Founder

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About Our Speaker: Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams

Kimberly M. Esmond Adams began her term as Judge on the Fulton

County Superior Court January 1, 2009, following her election by the

citizens of Fulton County. Prior to her election to the Fulton Superior

Court, Judge Adams served for nearly six years in the Office of the Fulton

County District Attorney, ultimately as a Chief Senior Assistant District

Attorney. During her tenure in the Fulton District Attorney’s Office,

Judge Adams prosecuted major felony cases involving homicide and

crimes committed against women and children such as rape and child

molestation.

Judge Adams began her public service career in 2002 after more than

three years of practice as an employment attorney with Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC, an Atlanta-

based labor and employment boutique. Prior to joining Constangy, Judge Adams worked in higher

education administration. She also provided research assistance to a Scholar-in-Residence at the Southern

Education Foundation with a book-writing project funded by the Ford Foundation.

A past president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), Judge Adams has

served in a number of leadership capacities, both professionally and in her community. She has served on

the boards of the Atlanta Technical College Foundation, The Georgia Association of Black Women

Attorneys Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta - West End Cluster, and the Restorative

Justice Board of the Atlanta Municipal Court.

In addition, Judge Adams has served as an officer of the Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta

where she has been a member for more than 25 years. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Incorporated, and she is a charter member of the Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter serving the East Point and

College Park communities.

Judge Adams has received several honors and awards, most notably, Who's Who in Law and Business by

the Atlanta Business Chronicle; Woman of the Year - "Ordinary Woman With Extraordinary Talents" by

Women Looking Ahead News Magazine, and Special Unit Trial Attorney of the Year by the Fulton

County District Attorney's Office. She also is an alumnus of Leadership Georgia.

Judge Adams received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She

earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Notre Dame Law School. She is a member of the Georgia Bar and

admitted to practice before all of the trial courts in Georgia, the United States District Court for the

Northern District of Georgia, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, the

Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court.

She is married to Michael Adams, and they are the proud parents of one teenage son, Michael.

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Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc.

2012 Graduating Class

Leadership Division The Leadership Division guides a group of adult women to further develop core competencies

through a holistic approach to build a professional portfolio. The following women successfully

completed this six month program.

Ms. Shanae Eppinger is a Customer Service Manager with the Miami-Dade

County Water and Sewer Department (WSD). She obtained her Bachelor of

Science degree with a concentration in Business Administration from Florida

A&M University, and her Master degree in Public Administration degree from

Nova Southeastern University. In addition to her duties with the WSD, Shanae

also volunteers in the community, creating a professional development Course for

15 local middle and high schools throughout the district. Shanae is the Youth

Director of The Gould's Church of the Nazarene, and an avid volunteer with the

American Heart Association and the Florida A&M University Alumni

Association.

Ms. Natasha A. M. Graham is a Retail Lease Administrator with Robert Half Legal

Division. She is also a certified Paralegal, and has ten years experience working in

law firms, property management, and mortgage organizations, including Freddie

Mac. Natasha obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from

Wellesley College, and was recently accepted into the S.C. Johnson Graduate

School of Management at Cornell University Class of 2014. Natasha is an active

member of the Wellesley Alumnae Association, serving on the Washington, DC

and Atlanta Admissions Committees where she assists in recruit high school

students for her alma mater.

Ms. Angie Hawkins works with the Social Security Administration. She

obtained her Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Business

Management from Hampton University. Formerly, Angie was a Financial Aid

Administrator, and was a member of the American Association of Financial Aid

Administrators.

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Ms. Kenna Toney is an activist and speaker with regards to human rights, anti-war

issues, and prisoners’ rights. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree with a

concentration in Government and Sociology, and recently completed her Masters in

Political Science and History at Clark Atlanta University. Kenna has worked in the

political realm as a legislative aide to the majority leader of the California State

Legislature, as a council aide to the President of Oakland City Council and a council

aide to the Dean of Atlanta City Council; this in addition to working on numerous

campaigns . Kenna has received political training from various agencies and groups,

including The White House Project, Emily’s List and Democracy for America.

Ms. Nan Walker serves as Director of Baby Universe Childcare. She obtained her Associates of Arts

degree from Atlanta Technical College and is working toward her Bachelor of Science degree in

Education at Clayton State. Nan is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and volunteer with several

women’s shelters in Clayton County. Nan founded and manages an e-line for parents with children who

suffer from ADHD. She is an Avon team leader and member of the National Association of Female

Entrepreneurs.

Ms. Audra Brown Ward is the Director of Diversity and Science Department Chair

at Marist School. Audra received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from

Spelman College and a Master of Science in Biochemistry from the Georgia Institute

of Technology. Audra has facilitated teacher workshops, contributed to various

teacher guides and ancillaries for AP Biology textbooks and has recently been

involved in the creation of professional development workshop materials for the

College Board. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Fountain of Faith

Missionary Baptist Church, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Ms. Stefanie White is the Event Coordinator at the Atlanta Airport Marriott. She

obtained her Bachelors in Accounting from Long Island University. She is an

assistant Girl Scout Troop Leader, and has served in various capacities, including

president, of the Mocha Moms of North Cobb County. Stefanie has also fundraised

consistently with the March of Dimes and American Heart Associations for over

seven years, and enjoys volunteering with Hands on Atlanta.

Ms. Stephanie Willis is a family therapist. She obtained her Bachelors of Science

degree from Illinois Southern University, Masters of Science and Administration

degree from Central Michigan University, and is working toward her Doctor of

Philosophy at Cappella University. Stephanie is a founding member of the

Women’s Ministry of Beulah Baptist Church, previous Program Director of

Caningworks, Inc., and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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Training in Facilitation, Fostering A New You® (TIFFANY) The TIFFANY® program is a portion of the Leadership Division curriculum wherein participants are

afforded the opportunity to earn their facilitator’s certification. This program was completed due to a

collaborative partnership with the My Sister’s Keeper Foundation for Women’s Single Mothers program.

The following Leadership Division candidates earned the ELI Facilitator Certification upon completion of

the TIFFANY® course work and practicum with My Sister’s Keeper: Shanae Eppinger, Angie Hawkins,

Audra Brown Ward, and Stephanie Willis.

My Sister’s Keeper Foundation for Women Inc. (MSK) is a volunteer-based, non-profit 501(c)(3)

organization founded in 2004 with a mission of “Moving Women from Average to Excellence”. MSK was

established and directed by a group of women who are primarily concerned with effecting change in the

lives of women through empowering coaching relationships.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of My Sister’s Keeper Foundation for Women, Dr. Antoinette G.

Alvarado, is also the Co-Pastor of Total Grace Christian Center in Atlanta, Georgia. We sincerely thank

Dr. Alvarado and the MSK team for their professionalism, friendship, and support.

Young 100 Division The Young 100 Division prepares collegiate women to appropriately manage

interpersonal and professional experiences by developing social and critical skills. This

year’s program was completed due to a collaborative partnership between ELI, East

Carolina University, and South Central High School in North Carolina that was

facilitated by newly appointed North Carolina State Coordinator Nasha SW Snipes.

Tanzi Hilliard

Jennifer Coples

Tiye Bracy

Megan Holmes

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Apprentice Division The Apprentice Division equips teen girls with essential life skills that facilitate a positive

transition to adulthood. This year’s program was facilitated due to collaborative partnerships

with Westlake High School and the Dorothy Height Academy of Leadership at Benjamin E.

Mays High School. We sincerely thank Ms. Sharon Gay, Mr. Christopher Armour, and the

DHAL leadership team for their support. Westlake High School

Jazmin Bennett

Jhanai Clark

Taylor Colquitt

Sydney Combs

Haleemu Neal

Ninti Neal

Mays High School

Marquavia T. Alexander

Jamika L. Arnold

Breana S. Austin

Annie Baker

Michelle Baker

Amber R. Banks

Kaliya H. Banks

Shanyaida M. Barber

Shequoyah A. Barker

Sternaja B. Battle

Rannisha L. Beasley

Khadijah R. Broughton

Adacia R. Brydson

Taja Burns

JaKaria J. Burnstine

Alexia L. Carreker

D'mi L. Cash

Khalin D. Colson

Aarion S. Farmer

Jacquelyn N. Franklin

Cameryn E. Gaines

Cierra M. Gaston

Ashanti I. Gates

Adela Genchi

Niquita N. Goar

Monica R. Golden

Shontori N. Gooden

Brittany N. Greeson

Chenel L. Hamilton

Danisha S. Harris

Shahara L. Herron

Raven A. Heyward

Antionette M. Hightower

Jasmine D. Hillman

Angel S. Hollingsworth

Denina N. Jacobs

Destini K. Johnson

Jacquanise L. Jones

Robyn D. Jones

Tyra M. Jones

Chandy N. Kincaid

Ashley-Cora D. Lackey

Jordan G. Lamar

Jaycia G. Laster

Chrishauna P. Long

Jasmine Mason

Treshae D. Matthews

Keyauna N. Merritt

Asanti A. Mizell

Shailekquia Q. Moore

Isis M. Nalls

Nikkiya J. Oglesby

Lannett R. Owens

Daneisha L. Pace

Deijah M. Paschal

Jasmin A. Paschal

Arielle R. Patrick

Wykeria B. Phillips

Shakiera L. Redd

Erica I. Rolley

Brandi F. Rose

Selena A. Rostro

Veronica A. Rostro

Alyssa D. Sales

Lacey M. Seals

Alexis M. Sessions

Corecia D. Smith

Jasmin D. Standford

Katia Villalva

Andrea O. Vines

Jada Y. Walker

Zaria D. Walker

Kemeerea C. Wells

Mikia D. Williams

Daishanea L. Wilson

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JEWELLS® Division The Joining Emerging Women Everywhere to Learn, Lead, and Succeed (JEWELLS)® Division

introduces fundamental skills that encourage positive social, intellectual, and emotional

development within middle school girls. This program was facilitated due to a partnership with

Atlanta Preparatory Academy. We sincerely thank Ms. Karen Rowley Brooks and the APA

leadership team for their support.

Destiny

Burney is a

seventh

grade

student at

APA who

aspires to be

a star with her singing group

RAD, and a marine biologist.

Joele

Curry is a

seventh

grade

student at

APA who

aspires to be a veterinarian.

Robin

Edwards is

a seventh

grade

student at

APA who

aspires to

attend Clark Atlanta

University, and become a star

with her signing group RAD.

Arianne

Jones is a

seventh

grade student

at APA who

aspires to be a singer, dancer,

and professor; and also a star

with her singing group RAD.

Emari

Ellison is a

sixth grade

student at

APA.

Kayla

Lawrence is

a sixth grade

student at

APA who

aspires to

attend

Harvard University and

become an attorney.

Jakeena

Mason is a

sixth grade

student at

APA who

aspires to be a

gourmet chef.

Anyea

Muse is a

sixth grade

student at

APA who aspires to attend

Clark Atlanta University and

become a real estate agent.

Katera

Pearson is a

sixth grade

student at

APA who

aspires to

attend

Spelman College and become

a famous actress.

Adajah

Skrine is a

sixth grade

student at

APA who

aspires to be

a doctor so

she may care

for others.

Aniyah

Skrine is a

seventh

grade

student at

APA who

aspires to be

a renowned researcher and

medical doctor who

discovers cures for various

illnesses.

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Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc.

President’s Volunteer Service Award ELI is a certifying organization with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program, an award

program of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation established in 2003 by US President

George W. Bush. We proudly present the second round of volunteers to receive the Bronze, Silver, and

Gold service awards, and the first Lifetime service award for exemplary efforts put forth to drive ELI’s

mission. We are pleased to celebrate the culmination of National Volunteer Week in such an honorable

fashion.

The Bronze award is earned by volunteers who have completed at least 100 hours of service. We thank

Felicia Davis, Erica Jenkins, Shayla Isler, Jillian Smith, and Natasha Lyles for their dedicated service.

The Silver award is earned by volunteers who have completed at least 250 hours of service. We thank

Reggie Smith and Wendy Miller for their dedicated service.

The Gold award is earned by volunteers who have completed at least 500 hours of service. We thank

Nan Walker for her dedicated service.

The Lifetime Service award is earned by volunteers who have completed at least 4,000 hours of service.

We thank Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell for her dedicated service.

Most Valuable Resource The Most Valuable Resource award is presented to the ELI volunteer who goes above and beyond her

role and responsibilities to ensure the organization’s programs continue to provide exceptional benefit to

its participants within her assigned division. The first recipient of this award is Jillian Smith for her

work with the Leadership Division.

Eternal Flame The Eternal Flame Award is presented to the ELI volunteer who goes above and beyond her role and

responsibilities to ensure the organization’s programs continue to provide exceptional benefit to its

participants across multiple divisions. The first recipient of this award is Nan Walker for her work with

the Leadership, Apprentice and JEWELLS® Divisions.

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Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc.

2012 Leadership Board of Directors Faculty Facilitators

Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq. Chairperson and Co-Founder Travena Evegan President Dorna Werderlin, MBA Secretary LaTosha Keown, CPA Treasurer DeLana Jones, Esq. Counsel Wendy Miller Director Jordan Murphy Director Reggie Smith, PhD Director Deborah Williamson Co-Founder Dashawn Mayweather, M.Ld. Co-Founder V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed Co-Founder Jewell Jackson McCabe Honorary Director

Dorna Werdelin, MBA Director, Leadership Jillian Smith Program Manager, Leadership Reggie Smith, PhD Director, Young 100 Nicole Latimer Program Manager, Young 100 Nan Walker Program Manager Apprentice & JEWELLS® Shayla Isler, MHRM Director, JEWELLS® Nasha SW Snipes State Coordinator, North Carolina

Erica Bracey, MBA Small Business Development Corporation Business Development V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed The Confidence Architect™ Self-Actualization Shayla Isler, MHRM City of Atlanta Economic Empowerment Dashawn Mayweather, M.Ld. AT&T Training & Facilitation Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq. LMB Law Offices, PC Brand & Image Management Alisha Thomas Morgan, ATM Enterprises (and Georgia State Representative, D-39) Women in Politics Reggie Smith, PhD State of Georgia Emotional Intelligence Nasha SW Snipes THRIVE All North Carolina Courses Nan Walker Self-esteem, Peer Pressure Social Etiquette Dorna Werdelin, MBA State of Georgia Management vs. Leadership

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The ELI Leadership Team congratulates the Class of 2012 on its Dynamic Transformation. May you continue to utilize all you have learned and discovered about yourself to assist your organizations and lead your communities.