Vision Statement
For Colored Girls Who Lead envisions a world where women and girls of color lead with confidence, clarity, and wholeness. We are committed to cultivating holistic leaders who are spiritually grounded, mentally and physically well, and empowered to build generational wealth. Our vision is to see them thrive in every space they enter—transforming organizations, communities, and their own lives through leadership rooted in health, wealth, and spirituality.
Mission Statement
For Colored Girls Who Lead exists to equip women and girls of color with the tools, support, and strategies needed to lead holistically—in mind, body, and spirit. Through transformative programming, mentorship, and community-building, we empower them to discover their voice, pursue their purpose, and thrive as impactful leaders in every area of life.
Staff
“The power is yours.” These words, made famous by Captain Planet, are more than a childhood memory for CW Younger—they’re a guiding principle. As a holistic transformation specialist, CW empowers individuals and communities to tap into their inherent strength, purpose, and leadership. Her mission: to help people unlock the inner wisdom they already carry.
CW is the Co-Founder of For Colored Girls Who Lead, a Holistic Leadership Development Organization committed to cultivating spiritually grounded, socially conscious leaders. She is the host of Hush Harbor: Womanist Conversation, a sacred podcast where Black women explore healing, spirituality, and liberation through womanist truth-telling and reflection. She holds a B.A. in English with a Minor in African-American Studies from Towson University and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Berkeley School of Theology.
Drawing from her womanist theology, lived experience, and community work, CW speaks on topics such as Reclaiming Power: A Womanist Approach to Building Leadership from the Inside Out, Centering Black Girls in Leadership Development, and The Spiritual Practice of Voice and Visibility. Her talks offer a unique blend of personal truth-telling, cultural insight, and holistic strategies for transformation.
CW has delivered powerful messages at Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore and Community Church of Washington, D.C., UCC, and has served as a guest host on Just Be the Music Radio Show on WFBR 1590. Whether speaking in sanctuaries, classrooms, or community spaces, she is known for her warm, grounded presence and her ability to connect deeply with audiences.
To book CW for your next event, workshop, or panel, visit forcoloredgirlswholead@gmail.com.
Naughty’a Gray was born in New York and grew up in Calvert County, MD. She is a mother of three daughters, wife, educator, and entrepreneur. She is a Kindergarten Teacher at an elementary school. She graduated from Washington Adventist University in 2015 and received a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Care. She also attended Howard University and studied Human Development and Early Childhood Education. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership in Teaching from Notre Dame of Maryland. Naughty’a is a member of Theta Phi Sigma Christian Sorority Inc and a founding member of Acts Chi Psi Maryland Colony.
She has over 14 years of childcare and teaching experience. She has been a tutor, babysitter, camp counselor, one-on-one paraprofessional, childcare teacher, childcare center Director, Head Start instructor, and children’s ministry teacher at BWOTCC . She has experience working with children of all ages. She also has experience working in the special education field. She loves to teach and learn! Teaching is her passion and ministry!
Jamey Younger is a proud Baltimore native, devoted wife, and mother of three sons. With more than a decade in healthcare, she now serves as an Operations Manager, having worked her way up from Certified Medical Assistant to Senior Medical Assistant, Office Coordinator, and now a key leader in operations. Jamey earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services Administration in 2025 and is currently pursuing her MBA with the same focus to strengthen her leadership in healthcare systems.
She is a proud member of Beta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc., where she lives the motto: “Excellence in sisterhood, victory with pride, and awareness through education.” Through her service and leadership, Jamey models what it means to uplift others with grace, strategy, and purpose. She is especially passionate about advocating for health equity and mental wellness, supporting Black women and families as they navigate systemic barriers.
Her advocacy work includes championing causes such as HIV/AIDS awareness, breast cancer awareness, autism support, and maternal and infant health. As a co-leader of For Colored Girls Who Lead, Jamey brings vision and heart to every space she enters, believing in the power of love, community, and creating change one opportunity at a time.
Erisel Cruz (she/they) is a co-founder and web administrator of FCGWL. A self-proclaimed DominiRican born and raised in Hyattsville, Maryland, Erisel graduated from Towson University with a BS in Psychology before beginning an interesting twist in career towards web development thanks to volunteering as an AmeriCorps*VISTA. She is a serial web administrator/communications specialist, and an amateur novelist/poet based in Maryland. An avid reader, researcher, gamer, gardener, and dog mom, they spend most of their free time in hermitage while indulging in any and all hobbies.
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