Ciara Stamper, GWGF Board Member and secretary, has a passion for empowering the youth.  She serves as a public school Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach.  Ciara received her undergraduate degree in English from VCU and her Masters of Education from Liberty University.  Her entrepreneurial spirit has led her to opening  a professional writing business (Write Away Docs, LLC) and a Photo Booth rental company (Forever Stamped Memories, LLC)

Ashley Church, Board Member, received her undergraduate degree from Virginia State University and her Masters of Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Project Management from Strayer University.  She joined Verizon in 2011 where she is currently employed as a Sr. Manager of Program/Project Management.

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Ashley is a member of Delta  Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.

Tarshita Bryant, Board Member, received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Norfolk State University.  She went on to further her education at Regent University, where she received her Masters of Science degree in Nursing Leadership and Management.  She has been employed at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for 18 years a a Oncology RN.

Brittney Church-Green, Board Member, serves as an elementary principal for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.  She holds an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Teaching degree from North Central University, a Master of Science degree in Education and Administration from Old Dominion University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia State University.  As a school leader, Brittney is committed to creating an educational environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and love for learning for every student.  She is passionate about empowering students to become future-ready.

Lakia Godfrey, Board Member, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Delaware State University as well as her Master of Science degree in Sport Management.  She is a Sr. Credentialing Specialist at ASM Research.  

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She's  a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and serves as a Youth track coach for Track 757.

Shay Grant, Board Member, received a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information System from Hampton University.  She has over 20 years experience in the technology and project management field.  She brings a vast array of expertise to GWGF.  She is enthusiastic about fostering opportunities for young ladies in the Hampton Roads area.  She believes that once girls tap into their goals, they become unstoppable forces!