Staff
Treasurer
Laura Bentley,
Financial Management/Culinary
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
Juanita Farnun,
Beauty Instructor
Sarah bhuyia,
Research Assistant
Thays Vick,
Fashion/Self Imaging
Diamond Powell,
Administrative Assistant
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
Bridget Smith ,
Secretary
Mission
Wanda Bryant,
Co-Founder of Entrepreneur Nation
Our Vision
Phil Andrews, Chair
President of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
History
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.
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Self-Esteem Instructor
Founder & CEO
Rosaline Astefanous,
Leadership
Sharon Mill,
Event Planner
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.”
Yolanda Baptiste,
Program Coordinator
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Advisory Board
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Dance Instructor
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.
Ava Levine,
Youth Secretary (Asst.)
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Grant Writer
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Board Member
Charlise Washington, Business Instructor
Board of Directors
Calender of Events 2019
Laura Bentley
Community Service Coordinator
Nicola Ince,
Life Skills Instructor
Mikko A. Easley Fundraising Director
Meredith Palermo,
Special Projects
Lisa Wilson,
Founder of The Different Levels of Abuse
Our Goals
CGI Values
Earlene Lezama-Taylor is originally from Queens NY and attended New York City Technical College in Brooklyn for Art and Advertising Design. She is currently attending Metropolitan College for Business Management. She comes with a wealth of knowledge in business (20+ years), working as a mentor (12+years) and working in a mentoring environment (6+ years). She is a notary, a member of The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She was appointed the Christian Education Director over the August District of the African AME Zion Church in Atlanta where she was the Director over the youth department for 12 churches within this region. 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 4 facilities currently which are as follows: South Jamaica Library, Middle School 8, Rochdale Village Community Center and Starbucks-Sutphin. CGI also hold specialized workshops at local Shelters. 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.
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Chair Person
Asia Miller,
Program Director