Tameka is committed to empowering our young girls and making sure their voices are heard at all levels.  First Gen Success was created by her vision to achieve this and preparing our future generation for a sustainable education and access to many opportunities. 

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By being a product of a first generational graduates; she understands the importance of preparing our future scholars. With her many years of corporate experience and voluntarism in the mentoring space gives her the knowledge and capacity to achieve this worthy vision. Also, spends her time being a social justice advocate and community partner.

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Tameka earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Finance & Marketing at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Masters in Business Administration at Gardner Webb University. 

Rose is a passionate educator that has first on-hand experience in the classroom to the district level in Fayetteville, North Carolina. By being able to see the education system from a holistic perspective; she understands the importance of a strong academic program.

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Her unique approach and experience is instrumental in First Gen Success and able to personally assess each of our scholars throughout the program will set them up for ultimate success.

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She is a first generational college student with a Bachelors and Masters in Education. A sustainer through the Junior League of Fayetteville Chapter and an active community innvoator and role model.

Jennifer is a community advocate and experienced education leader. As a passionate educator for several school boards and districts she combines her passion for female empowerment and advocacy makes her a perfect for our organization.  

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By serving on several local community boards will provide additional opportunities for our scholars and the First Gen Success community!

Nicole is an experienced in-house benefits counsel at Compass Group USA, Inc. (Admitted only in CO) (Licensed in NY and GA). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Campbell University (satellite campus) and her Juris Doctorate at North Carolina Central University School of Law.

As a first generation college student herself, she knows it takes a village and is excited to be a part of one.

"I focus on individuals to see their goals through their eyes. I give personal proactive advice after understanding each person’s measure of success." Julie's passion to others and always strive to support others in their endeavors including our future female scholars. 

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Julie is a certified public account and principal of her major firm, LBA Haynes Strand located in Charlotte, NC.

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In 2014, Julie was named the Board President of NAWBO Charlotte where she has been a member for over 10 years and has held many positions, including Treasurer.  NAWBO is the National Association of Women Business Owners and is a national organization that provides resources and knowledge to women business owners.

Bridget is on her second act. She taught special education students in Florida and North Carolina before enrolling at North Carolina Central University as an English major. That decision led to an internship with First Gen Success and her current role as a member of its Board of Directors. As a technical writer, she assists with writing newsletters, requests for proposals and presentations. She is a first-generation college student and works with the Scouts of America helping Scouts earn the rank of Eagle. 

Caitlin is a social impact leader whose work strives to empower the social sector and community based organizations to transform our world for the better. As a girl from a small town in Michigan, Caitlin was determined from a young age to find a way to make a difference. This led her into a diverse career working with and within nonprofits across the country. In her capacity as a board member, she is honored to be a part of this dedicated community clearing the way for the next generation of women to chart their own paths. Caitlin earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago and her Masters in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago.