T.E.L.A. Girls and Women
Empowering Black Women and Girls: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures.
Our Vision
To inspire confidence, leadership, and holistic well-being, fostering a thriving, virtuous, and resilient community capable of overcoming barriers and achieving lasting prosperity.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower Black women and girls by providing comprehensive training and resources that address systemic inequities and foster community prosperity. We create and implement educational curricula, mentoring programs, and support systems that focus on STEM education, culinary arts, financial literacy, holistic wellness, and skill development. Our goal is to inspire confidence, self-esteem, and leadership, increase access to opportunities in various fields, and foster a healthy, successful community capable of overcoming oppression and barriers.
Core Values
Achievement
We foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement through comprehensive training and mentorship, inspiring our participants to achieve their goals and celebrating their successes in overcoming systemic barriers.
Resourcefulness
We cultivate the ability to navigate challenges skillfully by leveraging resources and a strong support system, providing the tools needed to navigate new situations and succeed.
Preparedness
We ensure readiness through thorough preparation and proactive planning, with a focus on skill development and resource provision to give our participants the confidence and self-esteem they need to achieve their goals.
Growth
We facilitate personal and professional development to help Black women and girls grow, prosper, and reach their full potential, contributing to a thriving community.
Skillfulness
We promote competence, precision, and proficiency by providing practical knowledge and skills, emphasizing STEM education, media, holistic wellness, and skill development to inspire expert performance and confident leadership.
Virtue
We uphold moral excellence and integrity, fostering goodness and ethical behavior that empower and inspire our participants to lead lives of unwavering virtue.
