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Meochia Nochi

Founder & Mentoring Mentee Lead (Help HER)

Meochia believes in the power of leading by example and that healthy mentoring relationships keep everyone accountable and responsible. She has degrees in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Meochia has mentored for over 20 years, older and younger women. She is CEO of Blessed Pen Ink Publishing, Corp, an Author, Speaker, Leadership Empowerment Coach, the creator of the HUG (Help Uplift Goodness) Campaign, and a Mom.

shandpow@gmail.com

Shanda Powell

Mentee Lead (Teach HER)

Shanda’s advocacy for young people is a gift. She believes that pouring into young people's lives is an expression of being the village our youth need. Shanda obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University and her Master’s Degree in Ministry Leadership from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary at Cornerstone University.

pat278b@gmail.com

Pat Brown-Paul

Mentor Lead (Support HER)

Pat Brown-Paul is a confident and creative leader who encourages and inspires those around her to grow spiritually, professionally, and personally. Pat holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan.

info@shementorher.com

Melinda Aviles

Lead Therapist (Ages 16-18)

Melinda's passion for supporting women and young girls in mental health came from her own struggles of growing up feeling alone. Melinda is a mental health therapist with a Master's in Social Work from Grand Valley State University,

disharoddy@gmail.com

Disha Roddy

Special Events Lead

Disha loves helping ladies lead fun and productive lives. She believes self-care is a priority in loving self. She graduated from St. Joseph's College with a BA in Business Administration and is currently a Construction Manager at Amazon, where she assists with the Women of Amazon as an events coordinator.

moorev@mail.gvsu.edu

Virginia Moore

Healthy HER Body Lead

Virginia is a Public Health Masters candidate, a Certified Holistic Health Coach, and an entrepreneur. She is a future social epidemiologist in women's health.

Aneisha Williams

Lead Therapist (Ages 9-12)

Aniesa Williams, a Muskegon Heights native, recently earned her MSW from Ferris State University.

Tamara Spears

Lead Therapist (Ages 13-15)

Tamara’s personal insights and commitment to nurturing the next generation uniquely equip her for mentoring, as she embraces her new opportunity with the “She Mentor Her program”, ready to foster growth, resilience, and confidence in the young girls she will serve. Tamara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Aquinas College with an emphasis on sociology and psychology, and she has further advanced her expertise with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University.

Syreeta Drake

Lead Therapist (Ages 18+)

Syreeta Drake, MSN, BSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience and a deep commitment to holistic, compassionate mental health care.

Tari Marcias

Mentee Lead (Teach HER)

Tari holds certifications in trauma-informed care, behavioral support strategies, and conflict management, alongside advanced training in anti-racism and social justice advocacy.

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