Our Organization's Mission
To advance low-income women's economic and social development and to encourage self-sufficiency through career development and employment retention.
Our goal is to assist is to empower Minority Women and Minority Teenage Ladies to Achieve Their Dream Lifestyle Through Total Life Management Planning.
Who We Serve
Low income women and teenage ladies who are entering or re-entering the workplace,or who need life banance skills training.
Our Programs
Our programs transition women towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community.
Our Professional Women's Group encourages employment retention and career development by providing a safe environment for members to network with other women, build professional skills and learn how to advance in their jobs.
Leadership Profile
Myrna Brooks - PWG Coordinator:
With over 23 years’ experience as an exceptional customer service professional, Myrna is a dynamic and accomplished client services professional.
She is experienced in interpersonal, project management, organizational, administrative and presentation skills.
She’s passionate about leadership and training opportunities which are focused on helping others to achieve their full potential.
She founded (and is the CEO of), LifeWorks, International in 1987. As CEO, she has gained a wealth of public speaking experience and organizational skills. She is a past president of Connecticut Entrepreneurial Organization, an organization formed by entrepreneurs to network and grow their businesses and she enjoys speaking to all types of audiences.
As a graduate of the Connecticut Partners in Policymaking Program, she is an effective advocate for Americans with Disabilities. She advocates to and meets with elected legislative officials and through research, passion and commitment, aim to effect policy and law changes in her community, state and nation.
Prior to starting her own business, she worked in the Corporate World for three Fortune 500 Companies, where she was consistently recognized for outstanding customer service and top sales revenue. She was also the International representative for diversity, where she sought and presented avenues towards promoting mutual understanding of the diverse make-up of the Caribbean Culture as it relates to the profitability and success of the company, its employees and its customers.
Board of Directors
Founder and Board Director - Fercella Panier
Executive Director - Gwendolyn Davis
Professional Women's Group Coordinator - Myrna Brooks
Office Manager - Martha
Board Members
Regina Bedoya
Sylvia Carlton
Hattie Dupree
Edith Judge
Kathly Judge
Laura King
Lili Cunningham
Susan Bigsby
Cheryl Benincasa
Judi Miller
Margaret Cummings
Maria Hayden
Juliana Zoto
Donna Talbot
Major Supporters and Sponsors
Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
The Community Foundation
Hilltop M.B. Church
WomenAde of PBC
Jardin Consumer Solutions Community Fund
American Business Women Association
Hartless Foundation
| Year Founded : |
1999 |
| Volunteers : |
6 |
What Sets Us Apart
When we empower women, we empower families. Each woman we serve is a success story. She has gone from unemployment to economic independence and self-sufficiency.
Objectives for This Fiscal Year
To promote confidence and professionalism by providing clients with total life management planning.
