Sieshia Reid, a native of Miami Gardens, Florida, is a resilient and compassionate leader committed to empowering others through purpose-driven work and personal healing. An alumna of Miami Carol City Senior High School, she continued her education at Miami Dade College, Broward College, and is currently pursuing a psychology degree at Georgia State University. As the founder and CEO of Girl Get Up Inc., Sieshia leads with heart, offering mentorship, workshops, and hunger relief to women and girls who have experienced trauma. Her dedication is deeply rooted in her own lived experiences, including surviving mental, physical, and emotional abuse, and the heartbreaking loss of her father just one day before giving birth to her second child. Instead of giving up, she turned her pain into purpose, becoming a beacon of strength for others. Passionate about mental health access, Sieshia plans to use her psychology degree to provide counseling services for underserved communities. A proud mother of four, she finds joy in cooking, singing, dancing, and creating memories with her children — living each day with grace, grit, and love.

Dr. Capri Alford is a purpose-driven and people-centered leader whose career spans more than with more than two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector and 17 plus years in leadership. She is known for cultivating environments where individuals feel valued, supported, and equipped to grow. Guided by compassion, strategy, and a belief in the power of human potential, she encourages people to live their BEST lives with confidence, courage, and intention.

Her professional experience spans organizational development, board leadership, social services, education, workforce development, counseling, psychology, healthcare, and learning and development. Throughout her career, Dr. Alford has intentionally partnered with mission-driven organizations rooted in service, equity, and community impact.

Originally from Massachusetts, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bridgewater State University and a Master of Education in Counseling and Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College. She later completed her Doctorate in Health Administration at Morehouse School of Medicine, strengthening her commitment to advancing health equity and well-being.

A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Dr. Alford is deeply invested in mentorship, advocacy, and community service. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys traveling, creating lasting memories with her husband and family, and raising her two daughters to dream without limits, lead with integrity, and trust that their possibilities are limitless.

Her leadership and personal purpose naturally align with Girl Get Up Inc.’s mission of building a supportive community that uplifts females to thrive and equips them with the tools to rise above adversity. 

Grounded in resilience and inspired by the collective strength of women and girls, Dr. Alford continues to champion spaces where every person is seen, supported, and empowered to rise higher than they ever imagined.

Kawanna Fountain is a devoted educator, wife, mother, and proud grandmother who brings over eight years of experience in both the classroom and leadership. Serving as Grade Chair at Point South Elementary School, she is dedicated to empowering young minds and cultivating spaces where students and fellow educators can truly thrive.

A native of Valdosta, GA, Kawanna holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Grand Canyon University, as well as an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Military College. Her professional journey is deeply rooted in service, faith, and purpose.

Guided by Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all this through Christ who gives me strength” — Kawanna leads with grace, strength, and resilience, both personally and professionally.

Outside the classroom, she enjoys traveling, crafting, and cherishing time with her husband, their four children, and her beloved grandson. A firm believer in the power of women supporting women, Kawanna is honored to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Girl Get Up Inc., where she champions the mission that rising together is the only way forward.

Ibrahim Gloria serves as the Board Secretary for Girl Get Up Inc., bringing a unique blend of organizational excellence, heart-centered service, and a deep commitment to advancing community-focused causes. Based in Nigeria, Gloria combines her passion for volunteerism with a strong academic foundation, holding a B.Ed in Religious Studies and Education, and currently pursuing a Master’s in Adult Education and Community Services with a specialization in Social Welfare Education.

Her role as Board Secretary goes beyond record-keeping she actively supports strategic decision-making, strengthens communication across the board, and ensures smooth operational flow for the organization. Gloria’s leadership is deeply rooted in her passion for nonprofit work, particularly initiatives that uplift underserved communities, promote education, and foster social welfare.

With a lifelong investment in community service, Gloria brings both dedication and professionalism to every project she undertakes. She is proud to serve in a role that allows her to contribute meaningfully to an organization’s mission, helping to create lasting impact and sustainable change for the communities it serves.

Ashley is an experienced people and program non-profit leader with a strong background in management, talent development, and community engagement. She brings over a decade of experience driving organizational effectiveness, building collaborative cultures, and designing systems that support individuals and teams to thrive.

Ashley holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma, where she specialized in Nonprofit Management and Public Policy. Her graduate training strengthened her strategic planning, evaluation, and organizational leadership skills—tools she now applies in mission-driven settings to help organizations grow with clarity and purpose.

Ashley has held leadership roles across education and community-based nonprofits, most recently serving as Senior Manager of Employee Experience for a literacy non-profit in Tulsa. In this role, she led staff engagement strategy, strengthened multi-site administrative operations, and championed initiatives that fostered a more equitable and connected workplace culture. She is known for her strengths in conflict resolution, compassionate communication, and building systems that empower people to do their best work.

My decision to serve on the board of a women’s empowerment organization is deeply tied to my personal values and my professional training. In my academic and career journey, I’ve studied how public systems shape women’s lives—and how advocacy, policy, and community-based leadership can expand women’s access to opportunity, safety, and self-determination.

I have seen the ways in which structural barriers hinder women’s voices, choices, and futures. I’ve also witnessed the transformative power that emerges when women are supported through mentorship, resources, and community. Serving on this board allows me to combine my lived experiences with my professional expertise to help build those support systems and strengthen the pathways that lift women up.

Ashley is deeply committed to supporting organizations that amplify women’s leadership, shift narratives around womanhood and power, and create spaces where all women can step into their fullest selves.

When women rise, communities rise with them. Serving on this board is one way I can help create a world where women feel supported, seen, and unapologetically powerful.

Bora Kim, DBA, M.Ed., BCBA is a purpose-driven leader dedicated to empowering women, girls, and families through mentorship, community support, and education. With over 16 years of experience in behavioral health and organizational leadership, she is known for her compassionate leadership, her ability to cultivate supportive work environments, and her commitment to creating accessible pathways for growth.

Bora holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership, a Master’s in Education, and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. She currently serves as a Regional Clinical Director, adjunct faculty member at Purdue Global, and the founder of Georgia Behavioral Consultants, where she focuses on leadership development, culturally responsive care, and community wellness.

Her professional journey and lived experiences fuel her passion for supporting women as they navigate challenges, transitions, and self-discovery. She believes deeply in the “village mindset”—the idea that no woman should rise alone—and works to create spaces where individuals feel empowered, valued, and supported.

As a member of the Girl Get Up Inc. Board of Directors, Bora is committed to helping expand the organization’s reach, developing impactful programming, and strengthening leadership pathways for girls and women.

Brenda Johnson is a mission-driven leader dedicated to strengthening organizations, elevating talent, and expanding opportunity for the next generation of women and girls. As Vice President of Invoice to Cash at JAL Equity, she advances transformation across complex enterprises, aligning operations with clarity, accountability, and long-term business value. With nearly two decades of experience at Georgia-Pacific, Brenda has proven her ability to modernize systems, empower teams, and drive sustainable performance at scale.

Grounded in her belief that leadership is an act of service, Brenda also serves as Chief Financial Officer of Girl Get Up Inc., a nonprofit committed to mentoring, uplifting, and equipping girls and women to lead with confidence and purpose. Through her work, she helps expand access to resources, amplify underrepresented voices, and create pathways that build both skill and self-belief. Her commitment is rooted in a simple but powerful truth — when women rise, communities rise with them.

A proud member of the Hampton University family, Brenda leads with heart, humility, and a deep respect for people. She is guided by a vision of financial systems that empower growth, teams that thrive through collaboration, and workplaces where every voice has room to lead.

Brenda lives in the Atlanta area, where she is a proud mother of four, enthusiastic hockey mom, and active member of the Westminster Atlanta school community. She brings authenticity, empathy, and purpose into every room — inspiring others to build, transform, and rise.