Our Team
At The International Girls Academy, our team is made up of passionate leaders, educators, and advocates who are dedicated to helping girls discover their voices, embrace their strengths, and step confidently into their futures. We bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, but share one unshakable belief: when a girl is empowered, she not only transforms her own life, she has the power to change the world.
Together, we are committed to equipping young women with the tools, opportunities, and encouragement they need to thrive. Every program we design, every connection we build, and every story we celebrate is rooted in our mission to ensure that no girl ever feels directionless, but instead sees herself as capable, powerful, and destined for impact.
UJIMA Business Program Fellows
Alyssa Nazario
UJIMA Business Program Fellows
Cielo Marrero
UJIMA Business Program Fellows
Samaje Green
UJIMA Business Program Fellows
Jazminie Adams
UJIMA Business Program Fellows
Madyson Pottinger
UJIMA Business Program Fellows
Naythaniel Lawrence
UJIMA Business Program Fellows
IsIs Rivers
UJIMA Business Program Fellows
Board Members
Khady Ndiaye
Director & Communications of Greater Newark Enterprises
Debbie Douglass
Talent Acquisition Executive Career Coach
Jasmine Mirajkar
Director of Partnerships for Innovate Boise
Tia Bradley-Davis
Principal Talent Acquisition Programs Partner
Advisory Board Members
Mailani Benjamin, CSPO®
CEO & Founder, CloutOps Technology Firm
Bernice Brennan
Marketing
Leader
Ayanna Carrington
CEO +
Founder
Giselle Francisco
Implementation
Specialist
Debra Michalides
User Experience Designer / Educator