As a professional not-for-profit organization, we hold these values:
- We operate with the highest standards of integrity.
- We are dedicated to professional development.
- We are a professional organization operated by Board of Directors.
- We champion thought leadership and innovation.
- We offer knowledge and expertise of the highest quality.
Sheryl Rose ,
Fundraising Chairperson
CGI Values
Mission
Earlene Lezama-Taylor is from Queens NY. She received her AS from Metropolitan College for Business Management. She is currently enrolled at St. Johns University to receive her BA. 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. 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 3 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. Her future aspirations include working for the Department of Education 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,
Financial Management/Culinary
Nicola Ince,
Life Skills Instructor
JUNE
29th - Year End Ceremony
JULY/AUGUST
Summer Mentoring - Rochdale Library
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Summer Field Trips
SEPTEMBER
Teacher's Training
OCTOBER
Oct 5th - Orientation /Start of classes
NOVEMBER
Nov 16th Parent's Luncheon
DECEMBER
Movie Sessions
Dec 14th - Christmas Party
Shabel Castro,
Program Development Manager
Bridget Smith ,
Secretary
Sharon Mill,
Special Events
Board of Directors
CGI Treasurer
Advisory Board
Calender of Events 2019
Wanda Bryant,
Co-Founder of Entrepreneur Nation
Our Vision
Juanita Farnun,
Beauty Instructor
Charlise Washington, Business Instructor
Diamond Powell,
Administrative Assistant
Sonya Marin,
Fashion Instructor
Phil Andrews, Chair
President of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
Rosaline Astefanous,
Leadership
Open,
Dance Instructor
Mikko A. Easley
Event Planner
Laura Bentley,
Community Laison
Meredith Palermo,
Mentor
Yolanda Baptiste,
Program Coordinator/Leadership
Sarah bhuyia,
Research Assistant
History
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
Our Goals
Asia Miller,
Program Director/Self-Esteem
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.”
Open
Founder & CEO
Shabel Castro,
Interim Board Chairperson
Maria Spencer,
Admin Coordinator
Lisa Wilson,
Founder of The Different Levels of Abuse
Open
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.