
Empowerment and Spiritual Guidance Within Reach
About Us
About Us
Bee the Difference Mentoring Program is a non-profit organization that support Teen Girls through Mentorship, Educational Activities and Guidance.
Our overall goal is to provide Teen Girls with the skills needed to communicate, lead, resolve conflicts, work in teams, and make good decisions.
We believe that by creating a caring and supportive environment, Teen Girls can overcome the challenges they face and achieve success.
This program aims to extend its reach beyond its core activities by organizing external workshops, conferences, and speaking engagements.
Our ultimate goal is to offer comprehensive guidance to teenage girls worldwide.
Facts
● Study found that at-risk youths that had a mentor were 46% less likely to use illegal drugs than their peers who did not have a mentor
● 55% more likely to enroll in college
● 78% more likely to volunteer regularly
● 130% more likely to hold leadership positions
Purpose
Purpose
The purpose of Bee The Difference Mentoring Program is to offer a support system to Teen Girls through mentorship, educational support and Biblical Guidance.
Vision
Vision
Bee The Difference Mentoring Program's vision is to establish a reputable faith-based mentoring program that fosters positive decision-making, educational accomplishments, successful career/college prospects, and overall wellbeing.
Mission
Mission
Bee The Difference Mentoring Program's mission is to furnish Teen Girls with the knowledge, direction, and empowerment required to cultivate optimism and effect change in their schools, homes, communities, and personal lives.
Meet the Staff
Meet the Staff
Headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi and serving the surrounding areas.
The organization has 6 Administrative Staff and a host of Qualified Mentors and Tutors.


Jasmine Hardy,
Associate Director
Cassie McDuffey, LMSW
Founder/Executive Director

Kena Span, Mentor

Ja' Kela Reese, Mentor

Helen Walker, Mentor

Judy Ragsdale, Mentor

Zakiya Thaggard, Mentor

TeKenya Johnson Mentor

Jaynell Hunter, Mentor

Kim Carter, Mentor

Andrekia Hollins, Mentor

Connye Henry, Mentor

Bryanna Taylor, Mentor

Onita Scales, Mentor

Inez Johnson, Mentor

Katricia Lewis, Mentor

Shanell Kitchens, Mentor

Bianca Knight, Mentor

Sha-Torri Hopkins, Mentor

Corneshia Hicks,
Tutor

Kaitlyn Moore,
Tutor

Dr. Virginia Jamison, Tutor

Dr. Lisa Smith, President
Board of Directors

Ryshonda Beechem, Treasurer
Board of Directors

Esha Henry-Ford, Secretary
Board of Directors

Dr. Dacia Hunley
Program Advisor