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We are a 501c3 girl empowerment non-profit located in Atlanta, GA.

We serve, inspire, and empower young girls to develop into confident, well-rounded global leaders.

About The Power of Girls

Imagine a community of young women, each brimming with potential, ready to ignite their inner spark and change the world. That’s the heart of The Power of Girls. We’re an Atlanta-based non-profit on a mission to empower future leaders, guiding them on a transformative journey of self-discovery that transcends borders and shatters limitations.

Our year-long “Power House” program is where the magic begins. Through dedicated mentorship, dynamic team-building, and immersive cultural experiences, these young women cultivate unshakeable confidence, hone their leadership skills, and discover the power within themselves. And the culmination of this incredible journey? An international adventure that expands their horizons and opens their eyes to the boundless possibilities that await them.

Why travel? Because stepping outside of your comfort zone is where true growth begins. It’s where courage is forged, curiosity is ignited, and a world of opportunity unfolds. With The Power of Girls, travel isn’t just a trip; it’s a profound transformation. It’s about empowering these young women to become the confident, compassionate, and globally-minded leaders the world needs. It’s about unleashing their potential and inspiring them to create a brighter future for themselves and for generations to come. Join us, and be a part of their incredible journey.

What We Do
Support Our Girls

Confidence

Owning who you are and believing in your ability.

Leadership

Using your voice and talents to inspire change.

Empowerment

Supporting and lifting each other up every step of the way.

Self-Awareness

Looking within to see yourself clearly.

Cultural Awareness

Expanding your perspective and worldview.

Who We Are

Meet The Board

The Power of Girls Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and oversight for the organization, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact. Board members are passionate advocates for our mission, dedicated to empowering young women to become confident global leaders. Board members play a crucial role in promoting The Power of Girls within the community and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Each Board member serves a two-year term and actively participates in board meetings, committee work, and organizational events.

Meet the Team
Join Our Team
Founder

Tameka Kee

Tameka is our Founder & CEO, leading the strategic vision and direction of The Power of Girls.

Tameka has over 15 years of experience in community development, experiential marketing and partnership activation. She has also held community relations positions with the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta Dream (WNBA) where she developed programming focused on health and wellness, youth mentoring and women’s initiatives.

A graduate of Old Dominion University, Tameka earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration and marketing. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and previously served on committees for GoGirlGo! and Usher’s New Look Foundation.

What’s your Girl Power: Leadership & Resiliency
Inspirational Quote: “Be strong, be uniquely you, be brave but always just be!”
Countries Visited: London, Amsterdam Paris, Spain, Italy, Greece, Belize, Caribbean Islands
Travel Bucket List: Egypt, Australia, Africa, Maldives, Thailand

President

Dr. Tamika Chambers

Tamika currently works for NWEA as Vice President of Partner Accounts supporting International and National Accounts. She previously worked in education as a principal, educator, Director of Curriculum and Assessment and supported teams to open charters schools across the country. She has an independent consulting firm that acts as a Strategic Advisor to the Catalyst for Educational Change organization. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., The Links Inc., and Jack and Jill of America where she gets to share her talents to support her community in various ways.

What’s your Girl Power: Being a problem solver, analyst, and solutions guru
Inspirational Quote: “God gave you 2 arms to align like fortitude. One arm to reach for the stars to make your dreams come true, and the other to reach back to bring others along.”
Countries Visited: Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Cuba, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Trinidad, China, Maldives, Antigua, Curacao, France, United Kingdom, Zambia, Ghana, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates
Travel Bucket List: Italy, Morocco, Iceland, Tanzania, Kenya, Switzerland, India, Australia, Seychelles, Bermuda

Treasurer

Leslie Wells

Leslie Wells is a Certified Public Accountant and has a background in Accounting and Finance. She currently outsources her talents to various companies throughout the Atlanta area. She attended Auburn University where she studied International Business, then went onto Georgia State University to obtain her master’s in finance. While Leslie has grown up as a military child, she now calls Atlanta home.

What’s your Girl Power: Being the calm in the middle of the storm.
Inspirational Quote: “I did what my conscience told me to do, and you can’t fail if you do that.”
Countries Visited: Mexico, Bahamas, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, and Costa Rica
Travel Bucket List: Greece, Italy, and Bora Bora

Board Member

Ebony Madison

Ebony Madison is a Senior Manager in Payments Technology, leading global projects and streamlining processes to deliver top-tier products and services. With a background in insurance and a successful transition into healthcare, insurtech, and now payments at a Fortune-ranked company, she brings expertise in project management, SaaS implementation, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Ebony actively mentors new hires, supports young women in their career development, and volunteers with Braven to empower underrepresented college students. She is an alumna of several leadership and development programs and holds a BA in Public Relations/Communications from Ursuline College. In her spare time, she enjoys pilates, concerts, travel, and time with loved ones.

Girl Power: Kindness, driven by compassion, built on loyalty, and fueled by unshakable strength. I lead with my heart, stand firm in truth, and lift others as I rise.

Inspirational Quote: Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud.

Countries visited: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Canada, Belize, Colombia, France, Italy, Monaco, St. Maarten, Costa Rica

Bucket List: South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Greece, Indonesia, Egypt, Ghana, Maldives, Portugal, Turkey, Morocco, Australia

Vice-President

Leiselle Clark

Leiselle has a background in SaaS healthcare, strategic planning and customer success operations. She established herself as a dynamic leader, first in telecommunications and subsequently in healthcare technology. She currently serves in a leadership role for Florence Healthcare. Leiselle is a graduate of Florida A & M University where she studied Business Economics. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her family, supporting and cheering on all her children’s activities, volunteering, reading, and occasionally catching up on her favorite shows.

What’s your Girl Power: Empathy and the ability to connect with just about anyone
Inspirational Quote: “Never let success go to your head and never let failure go to your heart”
Countries Visited: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, UK
Travel Bucket List: Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Fiji, Maldives, Monaco, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland

Secretary

Natalie Knight

Natalie brings over 20 years of public and private sector experience in agriculture, finance, water, transportation, and government relations. She has held leadership roles with the City of Atlanta, CH2M/Jacobs Engineering, and represented DuPont/Pioneer Hi-Bred in international policy forums. A proud Tuskegee University alum, Natalie was a member of the Marching Crimson Piper Band and served as Miss Tuskegee University. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc, National Black Lobbyist Association, and Georgia Professional Lobbyist Association, and serves on the Board of Trustees at Tuskegee University.  Originally from Tuskegee, Alabama, she now resides in Smyrna, Georgia.

What’s your Girl Power: Fostering trust and collaboration to build meaningful connections with women, empowering strong professional relationships and lasting friendships.
Inspirational Quote: “Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes,” —Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Countries Visited: Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Curacao, Dominican Republic, France, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, and Thailand
Travel Bucket List: Brazil, Columbia, Cuba, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Madagascar, Panama, Spain, Switzerland, and Vietnam

Board Member

Jasmine Bell

Jasmine Bell is an attorney who specializes in tech and data privacy law. She was born in Austin, TX and raised in Houston, TX. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received a B.S. in Communication Studies in 2016, and she minored in African and African Diaspora Studies. She graduated from Emory Law in 2019 with her JD. She is currently Legal Counsel for Kaleyra, Inc.; an Atlanta-based company that specializes in communications. Previously, she was a legal fellow for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in Washington, DC. While attending Emory, she interned with Viacom by working with their live events and entertainment division for MTV, Vh1, and Logo in New York City. Jasmine enjoys spending time with her family and friends and binge watching a good Netflix series with her fur babies.

What’s your Girl Power: Helping people open up and finding creative solutions for complex problems.
Inspirational Quote: “Bloom where you are planted.”
Countries Visited: Canada, France, Italy, Portugal, and Sint Maarten.
Travel Bucket List: Senegal, Ghana, South Africa, Japan, Bali, Iceland, Ireland, Tanzania, Haiti, Greece, and Fiji.

Board Member

René Chatfield

Rene Chatfield, a former professional basketball player and with over 15+ years known for her trailblazing efforts as a sports marketing vet who has broken many glass ceilings as being the only “black female” in the room for many fortune 500 brands and companies like Turner Sports, NBA, WNBA, and Nike. As the CEO and Chief Strategist for Chat Champs LLC, Rene runs a successful boutique consulting firm servicing clients ranging from brands like the Jordan Brand to former NBA players Kenny Smith, Dominique Wilkins, Ron Artest and most recently CEO and Founder of HBCU Week Foundation who raised over $50M in scholarship funds for HBCU students in just one year. Rene is very passionate about mentoring young men and women searching for direction in career advice and/or entrepreneurship. She currently serves as the most newly appointed board member of the non-profit Power of Girls.

What’s your Girl Power: Connection! Through the power of community anything is possible.
Inspirational Quote: “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama
Countries Visited: Germany, Turkey, France, Kuwait, Syria, Spain, Mexico, Jamaica, Turks + Caicos, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and the UK
Travel Bucket List: Africa, Virgin Islands, Asia, South America, and Australia

Board Member

Whitney Jackson

Whitney is a Social Worker and seasoned nonprofit executive who currently serves as the Director of a private foundation that provides funding for scholarships, social action programs, and policy initiatives for the betterment of African American communities across the United States, Bahamas, and UK. Whitney majored in Women’s Studies and Psychology at Emory University and received her MSW from the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of work, Whitney enjoys traveling with friends and family, trying out new restaurants, organizing service projects, attending concerts, and creating core memories with her daughter.

What’s your Girl Power: Positivity and good energy!
Inspirational Quote: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” -Shirley Chisholm
Countries Visited: Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, England, France, Japan, Guam, Bali, Turks & Caicos
Travel Bucket List: Greece, Italy, and Zanzibar

Board Member

Wole Ralph

Wole Ralph is a nationally recognized leader featured in top publications like The New York Times and Atlanta Journal-Constitution, with appearances on CNN, Fox 5 News, and more. With over two decades of expertise in data analytics, M&A, customer experience, technology, and cloud operations, he leverages business intelligence to drive innovation and enhance customer interactions. As General Manager of Honeywell’s Post, Parcel, and Government Division, he leads strategy, operations, and financial performance, advancing robotics and automation solutions. A summa cum laude graduate of Morris Brown College, he also holds an MPA from Northern Illinois University and an Executive MBA from Georgia State University. Committed to community leadership, Wole has served on various boards, including The Power of Girls and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, while his daughter, Fari, pursues a PhD at Howard University.

What’s your Girl Dad Power: Resilience – The strength to overcome challenges, failures, and obstacles with determination and grace.
Inspirational Quote: “Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.”
Countries Visited: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Morocco, Spain, UAE, Cuba, Egypt, France, Germany, Mexico, Philippines, Amsterdam, Trinidad, Canada, Greece, Italy, Bahamas,Vatican City, Colombia
Travel Bucket List: Japan, South Africa, Ghana

Board Member

Joe Elibert

Joe has a background in technology innovation and sales. He currently serves as Managing Director SAP in the business group at Accenture. Joe graduated from the University of South Florida (Tampa Campus) with a degree in Industrial Engineering. At Accenture, Joe also serves as the African American ERG Co-lead supporting over 6500 ERG members and colleagues. Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with family, especially catering to his two young daughters (the real bosses), watching sports (football and soccer), connecting with friends, reading and traveling.

What’s your Girl Dad Power: Resilience and belief in my abilities to overcome and succeed.
Inspirational Quote: “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he and she has overcome.” – Booker T. Washington
Countries Visited: Argentina, Bahamas, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, Hungary, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Travel Bucket List: Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nigeria

How can you help

Invest in The Future of a Girl

Your long-term investment allows us to provide a long-term impact! Your ongoing monthly investment of just $50 a month provides a transformational experience for a girl in need. Make a one time donation or set up a monthly donation.

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The Power of Girls 5th Cohort Application will open December 2026.

The Power of Girls uses the platform of international travel to introduce young women to new experiences and cultures based on sociological research indicating that young women exposed to global travel are better prepared for leadership opportunities, academic excellence, and a wide range of other intangible benefits. This is also a great way to build peer and mentor relationships in a healthy, balanced and interactive way.

Do you know a girl that will be in the 6th-8th grade for the 2027-2028 school year? Be sure to sign up for our newsletter. If you would like to join our waitlist please fill out this form and you will be the first to be notified when applications open.

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FAQ’s

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Who should apply?

Girls in the Atlanta metro area in the 6th-9th grade in 2027-2028 school year.

How long does it take to apply?

The application takes about 30 minutes to apply. It is recommended that applicants allow at least two weeks to complete the application, as you will need a school recommendation letter.

What is the time commitment?

April 2027- June 2028. Up to two Saturdays (per month) for four hours, 10am-2pm; Location in Downtown, Atlanta. Our program meetings are generally the third Saturday of the month and are in-person. These are mandatory meetings. Girls are allowed to miss up to four meetings but will need to let your mentor know about your absence within 48 hours of meeting. If you miss more than three meetings, you will no longer be in the program and all fundraising done on your behalf will be forfeited. There may be some virtual meetings. If we meet for an additional Saturday it will be for a cultural experience  and the time and date will be sent up to a month for planning purposes. Cultural experiences are not mandatory. You will need reliable transportation to and/from meetings. Meetings are for girls only and parents will receive a month’s notice for any parent meetings and updates. We have up to two weekend retreats which will be in North GA and/ or Tennessee. Parents will not attend retreats.

What if I have other commitments on Saturday mornings?

If you are committed to another activity or organization on the weekends, it is strongly recommended that you consider POG when you have availability to attend the required Saturdays up to twice a month. Those who cannot attend regular meetings will not be considered.

Is there a fee to apply?

Yes, there is a fee of $50.00 to apply. If you need a scholarship for the application, please send an email to info@thepowerofgirls.org.

When will we travel?

Girls will travel internationally in June 2028. Dates and Location TBD.

Are parents allowed to travel?

We have a few chaperone positions that we open to parents. Parents pay full price for travel and will need to apply to travel.

Is there a fundraising component?

While the programming is mostly free, there is a fundraising component that requires parent participation. The Power of Girls will provide all fundraising collateral, support and updates including popcorn sales, peer to peer fundraising, holiday fundraising and other fundraising tools. Don’t be discouraged, travelers has met their fundraising goal with our assistance.

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