ABOUT
US
Leading Young Women, Inc. is led by successful women of color who look to effect positive change in the lives of young women living in underserved communities. As women leaders, we understand the importance of providing representation of, exposure to, and interactions with successful women from their communities.
Core Components
Leading Young Women, Inc., a community-engaged organization delivering enrichment programs that address leadership, identity, and empowerment for middle and high school girls through partnerships with New Jersey school districts.
Objective:
Deliver enrichment and community engaged programs that engage, inspire, and equip young women for success.
Programs & Initiatives:
â—‹ Identity and empowerment workshops/programs.
â—‹ Mentorship programs connecting young women with community leaders.
â—‹ Social justice and global citizenship projects.
â—‹ Partnerships with New Jersey school districts to extend reach and impact.
Impact:
â—‹ Cultivate leadership and confidence in participants.
â—‹ Engage families and communities in holistic development.
Dr. Alberta Tamika Quick
Founder/CEO
Dr. Alberta “Tamika” Quick is a first-generation college student born in Harlem, New York City, and raised in Passaic, NJ. She holds a B.A. in Marketing and Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey, an M.A. in Counseling with a concentration in Student Affairs Personnel from Montclair State University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Saint Peter’s University. She currently serves as the Assistant Secretary, Academic and Student Support Programs for the NJ Office of the Secretary for Higher Education (OSHE).
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Over the course of the last twenty years, Dr. Quick has worked in higher education, with areas including student affairs and diversity education. Dr. Quick’s growing passion lies in empowering, advocating, and supporting young women of color.
Working at institutions of higher learning has afforded her the opportunity to mentor young women of color pursuing their academic degrees and career trajectory. One of her early experiences in higher education was serving as a Board Member for ACE Women’s Network NJ for three years, a non-profit organization committed to advancing women in higher education who actively identify, develop, encourage, advance, link, and support women in higher education. In working with this organization she recognized the importance of providing representation for young women to see Women of Color achieving success.​
Dr. Quick understands the importance of belonging to communities that continue to uplift and support women. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. - Paterson Alumnae Chapter, EMERGE - NJ C/o 2023 participant, and Impact 100 Garden State.
In 2021, Tamika decided to align her passion with her purpose and created her own 501c3 non-profit organization Leading Young Women, Inc an organization that looks to support black and brown girls building lifelong learners who want to lead the future. The organization strives to inspire and encourage female empowerment, social education, mentorship, and basic life skills that will foster partnerships with parents, community members, and friends.
Last, but certainly not least, Tamika is also the proud mother of two, A’Janae & Amir Murray. It was in raising her teenage daughter that her vision of creating Leading Young Women, Inc. was validated, knowing that young women, such as her daughter, needed spaces to develop into their whole selves authentically and unapologetically!
Voices that Matter!!!
Board Members
Dr. Naima Ricks, Board Chair
Currently Recruiting Board Members
Leadership Team
Dr. Tacquice Wiggan Davis, Chief of Staff
Donnette Jones, Executive Assistant
Tatia Haywood, Community Engagement Chair
Rohesia Hicks, Enrichment Coordinator
Vacant - Finance & Budgeting
Vacant - Fundraising
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Community Advisory Board Members
Tatia Haywood (Community Engagement Chair)
Latoya Harris (Vice-Chair - Paterson)
Fanny Sanchez-Johnson (Vice-Chair - Passaic)
Denys Sanchez
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*Currently seeking additional CAB members.*