Complete Girlz, inc. - Mentoring, Mentoring Programs

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

Calendar of Events 2021

Charlise Washington,

BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR

OPEN,

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

OPEN

RESEARCH ASSISTANT/GRANT WRITER

Our Vision

CGI Values

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.