Meet the Board
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Gina Batie
President
Gina is an educator, television producer, artist, author and graphic designer. She has made it her life's mission to improve the lives of women of color around the world. She believes that world and self perception must be positive for African American women to succeed and prosper.
Patricia Petitt
Vice President
Patricia is an educator who found her passion working with youth 15 years ago. She has acted as the union steward for Houston Federation of Teachers, speaking out for education
professionals.
Family is important as she is the mother of 2 young adults.
Vinetta Miles
Secretary
Vinetta is a Lead Worker/TWA III, Resource Unit
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Access and Eligibility Services (AES) She feels that God's purpose is being of service and making a difference in the lives of others.
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Nicole Flannory
Advisory Council Leader
Nicole retired from the City of Houston as a Deputy Assistant Director and Certified Public Manager for the State of Texas with 26 years of Public Administration experience.
Her passion in life is to encourage and inspire others to greatness.
Zackery Julian
Treasurer
Zackery is the father of 1 son. Whom he cherishes. He has worked for the Houston Independent
School District for 32 years and has worked as a mentor, educator and administrator. His passion is improving the lives of others in his community.
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Meatra Johnson
Head of Emerging Leaders Council
Meatra is the mother of 2 adult sons. She is the CEO of M & B's Eats and Treats. She is fervent about the development of young girls and women.
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Markoiya Batie
Young Adult Advisory Leader
Markoiya is a nursing student, who works with small children and has built a successful academic career. She is eager to work with her peers to create a powerful movement.
She works with middle school through college age Queens.