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Back row: Inez DeShields, Monica Mingo, Heather Ide Miller, Taja Cunningham and Stephanie Catlin Piper. Front row: Deborah Quave, Katrina Currie and Nita L Chase.
LaTerria Chestang Slay
Cosmetology educator and Skills USA advisor, honored for excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Monica McInnis
Community organizer and political cartographer with 16 years in civic training and voter engagement.
Heather Ide Miller
USAF veteran, IRS professional, and doctoral student committed to service and academic leadership.
Monica Mingo
Business owner, filmmaker, and founder of Prom Closet, an initiative supporting underserved youth.
Tisha Fairley-West
Retired USAF MSgt and instructional specialist leading with a decorated career and servant’s heart.
Ernestine Stewart Black
Pastor, retired HR leader, and business owner known for service across ministry and entrepreneurship.
Nita L. Chase
Attorney, author, and founder of CHASEnGod LLC, blending legal advocacy with spiritual empowerment.
Katrina Currie
Business owner and nonprofit founder recognized for service to domestic violence survivors and youth.
Sabrina C. Graves
Material manager and youth mentor dedicated to leadership through Destiny Elite Girls.
Paula Dedeaux Gray
Designer, NAACP life member, and longtime advocate for civic and nonprofit initiatives.
These women prove that success isn’t a solo act. It’s a chorus. And they’re in perfect harmony.
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