It is with extreme pleasure that I serve as President of EM-PWR, Inc. Determination and compassion underline my foundational base for leading this organization. I have worked to improve the lives of girls and women for over 15 years. Starting EM-PWR Inc stems from all of the obstacles that I have encountered in my life. The biggest obstacle I faced was becoming a teenage mother twice by the age of 19 and ultimately dropping out of high school. After dropping out high school, I made the decision to join the United States Army. While serving in the Army it became evident that there was a huge need for a veteran, woman-owned non-profit, which services women and girls. The call and purpose and placed on my life, allowed me to move from being a high school dropout to an Army veteran and ultimately a doctoral prepared nurse. The U.S Army helped to fund both my Bachelor's and Master's degree in nursing. I am an Assistant Professor, registered nurse, educator, inspirational and motivational speaker, empowerment coach, mentor and proud woman veteran. I have a passion for helping women and girls navigate through the turbulent times in their lives. I have been a nurse for over 20 years, and I understand to truly effect change in the life of an individual, you must care for them from a holistic perspective. I truly look forward to serving this organization. My intention is to work closely with other community organizations to impact the lives one woman or girl at a time. Education and economic development are at the core of all we do here at EM-PWR Inc.