SEPTEMBER
Sept. 20th - Mentoring starts
OCTOBER
Oct. 16th - group session
NOVEMBER
Nov. 13th - Bring a friend/Group session
DECEMBER
Dec. 18- Virtual Christmas Party
JANUARY-MARCH - Break
APRIL
April 9 - group session
MAY
May 14th - group session
**JUNE
June 23rd - Complete Girlz Virtual Awards Ceremony
Laura Bentley,
CULINARY & ETIQUETTE
Esther Tambe,
NUTRITION INSTRUCTOR
Bernice Jean-Baptiste
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Earlene Taylor’s vision is that all young women, if given the right tools can become extremely successful at an early age. She hopes to provide hands on training for young women so that they can see the necessity for them to become business owners and successful entrepreneurs. Her desire is to teach young women/girls the principles so that they can “Be all that they can be.”
Meredith Palermo,
MENTOR
Janay Thomas,
FASHION INSTRUCTOR
Complete Girlz's mission is to empower and strengthen young women in our community by giving them the tools needed to overcome adversity through educational and enrichment programs which promote leadership, confidence and self-worth.
Wanda Bryant,
MENTOR
Charlise Washington,
BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR
OPEN,
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
OPEN
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/GRANT WRITER
Earlene Lezama-Taylor is from Queens, New York. She received her Associate of Science in Business from Metropolitan College of New York. She is currently enrolled at St. Johns University. She comes with a wealth of knowledge in business, and working as a mentor. She is a notary, a member of The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is a Co-Author in "Her World: Wisdom & Inspiration from Women in Business." Earlene believes all youth can become who they want to be with the proper education and training tools. So, she started “Complete Girlz” Mentoring/Empowerment Program, where she is has been the CEO for over 5 years. Complete Girlz was founded in 2015 and incorporated in 2016 as a 501(c)3. The organization trains young ladies to become successful in their endeavors. Complete Girlz is located within 2 facilities currently which are as follows: Middle School 8 and Starbucks-Sutphin. CGI also hold specialized workshops at local Shelters and recreational centers as well. In 2018 Complete Girlz received the “Gem Among Us Award” from the Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. and in 2019 Earlene received The “Community Service Award” from The Laurelton Club of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. Earlene has received citations from notable elected officials such as Senator Leroy Comrie in 2018 & 2019, Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman in 2019, Councilman Member L. Daneek Miller in 2019 and The Laurelton NANBPWC. She received a Congressional Certificate of Merit from Member of Congress Gregory W. Meeks and a Certificate of Appreciation from the President of the Borough of Queens Melinda Katz. She also received the "Queens of NCouragement" award from Sisters NCourage in Brooklyn. Her future aspirations include studying "Women & Gender Studies" and continuing to impact the community in a positive manner through the work her non-for-profit is doing at Complete Girlz, Inc.
Laura Bentley,
COMMUNITY LIAISON
Phil Andrews, Chair
President of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
As a professional not-for-profit organization, we hold these values:
Natalia Roberts,
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Bridget Smith,
SECRETARY
Wanda Bryant,
TREASURER
Bridget Smith,
MEDIA INSTRUCTOR
Lisa Wilson,
Founder of The Different Levels of Abuse
OPEN,
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Conyers Music Center,
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Erica Macon,
SELF-ESTEEM
Mikki A. Easley
Mz Sociak Butterfly Network, LLC
1. Expand our presence and visibility within the community
2 Provide and promote a world class program and provide quality information
3 Enhance student value through education, research, networking, communication
4 Retain and recruit students
5 Operate with sound business practices
Juanita Farnun,
BEAUTY INSTRUCTOR
Interim
PRESIDENT