Board of Directors

Treasurer

Carolyn Matthews, M.Ed.

Carolyn Matthews is a passionate educator with over 27 years of experience dedicated to nurturing young minds and empowering students to succeed. As the beloved mother of three daughters and grandmother of two, she leads with compassion, purpose, and a deep commitment to service.

Carolyn is also an active member of her church, where she continues to uplift her community through faith and mentorship. She has been a trusted source of encouragement and inspiration for countless children, always believing in their potential for greatness. Now serving as Treasurer and Mentor at Mojiire SupportHer Inc., Carolyn is excited to share her expertise and heart for service to help young girls build confidence, leadership skills, and a vision for their future.

Secretary

Teandra Whitehead

Teandra Whitehead, formerly Teandra James, is a dedicated educator and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience supporting K-12 students. She has taught at Manor High School for the past five years and founded TJ's Tutoring Journey in 2021 to extend her impact beyond the classroom.

Teandra holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from Old Dominion University, a second bachelor's in Occupational Health and Safety Management, and completed graduate studies in Clinical Reproductive Science at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Her work has been nationally recognized, including the 2018 publication of one of her lesson plans in Science Scope. As a mother, mentor, and board secretary, she is committed to helping students thrive academically and personally.

Board Member

Dr. Angela Corprew-Boyd

Dr. Angela Corprew-Boyd is a mother, international preacher, leadership consultant, certified life coach, best selling author, publisher, and founder of Women Empowered in the Millennium, Inc. and Empowerment with Dr. Angie.

Through her ministry, she empowers others to walk in authority and fulfill their God-given destinies, grounded in Philippians 1:6. She is the author of several books, including the Amazon #1 bestseller Don't Curse Your Crisis, and hosts the talk show Empowerment with Dr. Angie. She also leads The Empowerment Circle, mentoring emerging ministries with spiritual and leadership guidance.

Recognized for her impact, Dr. Angie has received a Humanitarian Award and was named Mentor of the Year by ACHI Magazine. She holds multiple degrees, including a doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University.

After 30 years in education, she now serves as principal at Chesapeake Juvenile Services and sits on Chesapeake's Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board, continuing her mission to uplift and restore hope in youth.

Board Member

Vivian N. Avant

Vivian N. Avant has been passionate about hair since she was 16 years old and has worked professionally for the past 8 years as a licensed cosmetologist. Her love for hair began with her sister, whose styling made her feel more confident and empowered.

That experience sparked something in me. I wanted to create that same feeling for others. I started practicing on friends, experimenting with any style they wanted, no matter how challenging. I didn't always get it right the first time, but I stuck with it, determined to grow and improve.

When I found out I was going to be an aunt to two beautiful girls, I knew I had a purpose. Their mother didn't know how to do hair, and I saw this as an opportunity not just to style their hair, but to help build their self-esteem through it. From a young age, they learned the value of self-care and confidence, and today, 17 years later, they're following in my footsteps, styling hair for their friends and siblings.

Through my journey, I've come to believe that hair is more than just appearance, it's a powerful tool for confidence, identity, and self-expression. I'm passionate about mentoring young girls, helping them embrace who they are, and inspiring them to see beauty in themselves, inside and out.