Board of Directors
Tiffany Jones-Lockridge ~ Board Chairman &Executive Director~
Mentoring is and always have been Tiffany's passion. Being a
teen mother, it appeared at that time in her life that she
began taking mental notes of experiences that made a
tremendous impact on her life. Those were the most difficult
times. Believing she had to learn and grow quickly to be a productive
and successful mother, she learned the differences between"just
surviving" and "surviving with a purpose." She was a Program Director for a daycare for 7 years and in 2005 and started her own licensed daycare. That led her to guide and assist teen mothers and young adults. After attaining an A.A.S. In Business Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, in 2009 she began to write a novel as a means to reach more than just who surrounded her. Another novel was published and released in 2010 & 2011. In 2009, she founded One Karma Publishing as a means to asist first time Authors achieve their goal as a writer. While helping others to grow, she has grown in the process. She is now able to show girls, teens, and young adults there is a world of happiness, prosperity, and successful living. God has led her to Atlanta Georgia to continue following her calling.
She feels that mentoring, life coaching, writing, and publishing has truly been an honor. She plans to continue to write novels and provide public speaking to reach a multitude of people who need to hear that they are not alone in this process we call "life".
Cordially yours,
Tiffany Jones-Lockridge
Executive Director
teen mother, it appeared at that time in her life that she
began taking mental notes of experiences that made a
tremendous impact on her life. Those were the most difficult
times. Believing she had to learn and grow quickly to be a productive
and successful mother, she learned the differences between"just
surviving" and "surviving with a purpose." She was a Program Director for a daycare for 7 years and in 2005 and started her own licensed daycare. That led her to guide and assist teen mothers and young adults. After attaining an A.A.S. In Business Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, in 2009 she began to write a novel as a means to reach more than just who surrounded her. Another novel was published and released in 2010 & 2011. In 2009, she founded One Karma Publishing as a means to asist first time Authors achieve their goal as a writer. While helping others to grow, she has grown in the process. She is now able to show girls, teens, and young adults there is a world of happiness, prosperity, and successful living. God has led her to Atlanta Georgia to continue following her calling.
She feels that mentoring, life coaching, writing, and publishing has truly been an honor. She plans to continue to write novels and provide public speaking to reach a multitude of people who need to hear that they are not alone in this process we call "life".
Cordially yours,
Tiffany Jones-Lockridge
Executive Director
Joi McCreary ~ Vice Chairman~
Licensed hairstylist, Joi McCreary, is the Publisher, Editor and Chief of Couture Living Magazine. Her magazine was designed to encourage and empower women and young adults. Mrs. McCreary is currently seeking her degree in Fashion Merchandising, with studies in Fashion Design and Business Management. Her love for fashion inspired her to also become the founder and designer of Tailored Charms Collections. She is the mother of two children, and currently resides in Indianapolis, In.
Jukobie Russell ~ Committee Chairman~
Former school teacher, Jukobie Russell has over twenty years experience in social services and education. As a former Program Director of Apollo 13 at Fathers and Families, Mr Russell was responsible for the program which assisted the re-entry of ex-offenders back into the workforce. Mr Russell is currently a Program Director for Goodwill Industries Day Reporting. This program was formed to assist teens and young adults that are currently in the juvenile detention system. Mr. Russell currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Behavioral and Social Sciences. He has an 11 year old daughter, and currently resides in Indianapolis, In.
Jodie Lockridge Jr. ~ Board Member~
Former youth counselor, Jodie Lockridge was a Program Director for Salvation Army, where he organized programs for the Boys & Girls Club. He taught leadership development, practice of character, and job/career preparation and assisted in the training of teen program volunteers and youth leaders. Mr. Lockridge also was the Primary Counselor at Project Independent Living. There he conducted treatment programs for drug & alcohol addiction. Mr. Lockridge has also been a Youth Counselor at Lydia Group Home, which is a state funded program that assist children who are a ward of the State. Jodie has two children, and now resides in Atlanta, Ga.
Minister George Madison Jr.~Board Member~
Assistant Minister at Memorial Baptist Church, Minister Madison is the Founder & Minister of "Saturday Night Live" which was established in 2011. The mimistry was created to minister to teens and young adults in the community. Saturday Night live was started to deter youth from trouble in the streets, and to offer positive encouragment. Aside from being an ordained minister for over 10 years, he also is a fireman for the Evansville Fire Department. Minister Madison has 4 children, and currently resides in Evansville, In.