The mission of SCEF is to create changemakers by providing self-development and virtual mentorship experiences for women, by women.
OUR VISION
SCEF Virtual Mentoring Program envisions a community in which every young woman experiences nurturing relationships and community support, which in turn allows each of them to develop into their full potential, capable of making informed, responsible decisions as involved members of their communities.
OUR VALUES
At the Shirley Chisholm Education Foundation, we value women:
Supporting and leading other women
Giving back to their communities
Building legacies
Transcending patriarchal barriers
Becoming change agents
Becoming self-actualized
WHAT WE DO
Provide coaching, knowledge, and tools to build young women’s futures.
MENTORSHIP
Coach proteges through the Unbought & Unbossed master class
Help proteges identify real-world challenges women face in their communities and help them to meet them head-on
Guide proteges to seek out long-term mentors in their field of choice
EDUCATION
Mental wellness, an often-overlooked key to women’s personal and professional success
Leadership training, as a driver for growth and innovation
Financial literacy, central to long-term security and independence
OUR INSPIRATION: SHIRLEY’S STORY
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman ever elected to Congress, representing the New York 12th congressional district in Brooklyn. Assigned to the House Agricultural Committee, she used her position to supply surplus food to the poor and hungry. In cooperation with Republican Robert Dole of Kansas, she worked to expand the food stamp program. She later helped to create the Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition program (WIC) . These programs have helped feed millions of Americans and continue today.
‘I want to be remembered as a woman … who dared to be a catalyst for change.’
Shirley Chisholm
Ms. Chisholm served seven terms in the U.S. House. According to her official biography at The National Women’s History Museum, she “introduced more than 50 pieces of legislation and championed racial and gender equality, the plight of the poor, and ending the Vietnam War. At the beginning of her career as a congresswoman, Ms. Chisholm hired a female staff that was more than 50% African American. The gesture was not only a declaration of support for women from all backgrounds, but a stand for mentoring women. She was a co-founder of the National Women’s Political Caucus in 1971, and in 1977 became the first black woman and second woman ever to serve on the powerful House Rules Committee.”
“Chisholm retired from Congress in 1983. She taught at Mount Holyoke College and co-founded the National Political Congress of Black Women. In 1991 she moved to Florida, and later declined the nomination to become U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica due to ill health. Of her legacy, Chisholm said, ‘I want to be remembered as a woman … who dared to be a catalyst of change.’”
References:
MLA – Michals, Debra. “Shirley Chisholm.” National Women’s History Museum. National Women’s History Museum, 2015. Accessed January 4, 2021.
Founder, CEO, and Executive Director of SCEF, Mrs. Walker ignites her passion of mentoring and empowering young women to develop their full potential. A great-niece of the icon Shirley Chisholm, Mrs. Walker draws inspiration from her great-aunt’s achievements and aspirations to promote and encourage all young women to embrace the true leader within, and to be a catalyst for change.
Mrs. Walker is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change at Baylor University. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership and has completed leadership courses at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Leadership for the 21st Century. In addition, Mrs. Walker earned a Bachelor’s in Organizational Communication from the University of South Florida. Staying true to her tireless devotion to inspire others toward self-improvement, Mrs. Walker has written children’s books that motivate young readers in developing their literacy skills. She also takes joy in preparing healthy meals, growing a garden of herbs, fruits, and vegetables, and prides herself on continuous personal and professional development.
Hon. Raphael G. C. Trotman, M.P.
Board of Directors
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Hon. Raphael G. C. Trotman, M.P.
Board of Directors
Hon. Raphael Gregory Conwright Trotman, M.P., an Attorney-at-Law by profession, and the immediate past Minister of Natural Resources, has previously served as Minister of Governance (2015-2020). He has spent much of his adult life in service to his country and much of his youthful years pursuing studies in Law, International Relations, Security, and Development Economics.
Mr. Trotman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus; Legal Education Certificate (LEC) from Hugh Wooding Law School; a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations (Security & Development Economics) from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University; Post Graduate Certificates in Mediation and Leadership from Harvard University, and in Natural Resource Management from Oxford University. In addition, Mr. Trotman holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Defense Planning & Resource Management from the National Defense University, USA, and is a Fellow of the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies. He has the distinction of participating in both the United States International Visitor Leadership Program (USIVLP) and the European Union Visitors Program (EUVP).
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Dr. Michelle Henry
Board of Advisors
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Dr. Michelle Henry
Board of Advisors
Dr. Michelle Henry is a Harvard trained Mohs surgeon. She is a board-certified dermatologist. She is currently a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. She practices Mohs micrographic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Henry attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed her residency in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she served as Chief Resident. Following residency, she completed a fellowship in cutaneous oncology, Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery with the Harvard Medical School Department of Dermatology at the Lahey Clinic in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in high-risk skin cancer treatments, Aesthetic Surgery, and Skin of Color.
She has published numerous articles and chapters on skin cancer treatment and cosmetic surgery, including publications in Dermatologic Surgery on complex reconstruction techniques after Mohs surgery, new surgical techniques for basal cell carcinoma, and innovative uses for photodynamic therapy. She is a committed research scientist, who was recently recognized as a Tromovitch Award finalist by the American College of Mohs Surgery. Her treatment philosophy is to provide holistic care while utilizing the latest techniques and scientific data. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the American College of Mohs Surgery. She chairs the Education Committee of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for ‘Bevel’ (a Walker and Company brand) and BTG International Ltd.
Tatiana Der Avedissian
Board of Advisors
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Tatiana Der Avedissian
Board of Advisors
Tatiana is a communications specialist and works for The Economist Group as a business development manager, responsible for the commercial development of the World Ocean Initiative. Tatiana also runs her own consulting and communications firm, offering strategic support to select organisations and individuals. She previously worked for the Guardian and the Spectator.
Tatiana uses her expertise to support strategy and fundraising development for two charities in the UK, serving as trustee and vice-president for Alkionides UK, and trustee and advisor of the Armenian Institute.
Tatiana has a BA (Hons) in Politics from Kingston University and is currently completing her executive education in public leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Dr. Donna Hicks
Board of Advisors
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Dr. Donna Hicks
Board of Advisors
Dr. Donna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University. She was Deputy Director of the Program on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution (PICAR) at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. She worked extensively on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and as a member of the third party in numerous unofficial diplomatic efforts. In addition to the Middle East, she has worked in Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland, Colombia, Libya, and has conducted several US/Cuba dialogues. She is the Vice President of Ara Pacis, an Italian non-governmental conflict resolution organization, and was a consultant to the BBC, where she co-facilitated encounters between victims and perpetrators of the Northern Irish conflict with Archbishop Desmond Tutu which was then made into 3 television programs, Facing the Truth.
Dr. Hicks has taught courses in conflict resolution at Harvard, Clark, and Columbia Universities and conducts training and educational seminars in the US and abroad on the role dignity plays in healing and reconciling relationships in conflict. She also conducts Dignity Leadership Training, and is the author of the book, Dignity: It’s Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, and Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People.
