Sarah DSouza,
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Staff
Community Bank,
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Alyssa Schwartzberg,
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Yanna Morillo,
MENTOR
Kelia Simpson,
FINANCE
Calendar of Events 2023
Laura Bentley,
CULINARY & ETIQUETTE
Yolanda Haynes,
MENTAL AWARENESS 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.
Simone Harper
Founder & CEO
Laura Bentley
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
Meredith Palermo,
MENTOR
Simone Sherron,
LEADERSHIP INSTRUCTOR
Advisory Board
Conyers Music Center,
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
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.”
Claire Stillman
Board of Directors
Sri Ravipati,
DIRECTOR OF MENTOR DEVELOPMENT
CGI Values
Earlene Lezama-Taylor, is from Queens, New York, holds an Associate of Science in Business from Metropolitan College of New York. Her extensive background includes roles in business and mentoring. Earlene is a notary, a member of The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, a member of the NAACP, Extreme Excellence World Record Holder and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She co-authored "Her World: Wisdom & Inspiration from Women in Business."
Driven by a belief that all youth can achieve their potential with the right educational tools and training, Earlene founded the “Complete Girlz” Mentoring/Empowerment Program. As the founder and CEO for over seven years, she has led the program, which was established in 2015 and became a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2016. In 2018, Complete Girlz was recognized for its leadership, dedication and outstanding commitment to Empowering others in the community from Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. Complete Girlz was awarded a proclamation from Senator Leroy Comrie in 2018. In 2022, CGI was awarded a Proclamation by Adrienne Adams for its dedication to serving the Queens community.
Earlene received the "Community Service Award" from The Laurelton Club of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. in 2019. Earlene has been honored with citations from prominent officials like Senator Leroy Comrie, Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman, and Council Member L. Daneek Miller. She has also received a Congressional Certificate of Merit from Congressman Gregory W. Meeks and Certificate of Appreciation from Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, along with the "Queens of N' Couragement" award from Sisters N'Courage in Brooklyn. In 2024, she received the "Status of Women Award" from Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Queens, NY The Empire State Chapter.
Looking ahead, Earlene aims to further her studies in Women & Gender Studies and continue making a positive impact through her nonprofit work with Complete Girlz, Inc.
Jodi-Ann Tapper,
MENTOR
OPEN,
FASHION INSTRUCTOR
Our Goals
Lissette Duran,
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
OPEN
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Vanina McWilliams,
CHIEF OF STAFF
Vanina McWilliams,
SELF-ESTEEM INSTRUCTOR
Venuza Scarlett,
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR
History
Alyssa Schwartzberg,
SECRETARY
Phil Andrews, Chair
President of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
Our Vision
*Please Note: Limited spots left
Sri Ravipati
Mikki A. Easley
Mz Social Butterfly Network, LLC
Fundraising Director
Mission
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.
Nande Morton,
MENTOR
Juanita Farnun,
BEAUTY INSTRUCTOR