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
Glenoria Jones, Mentor
Veronica Taylor, Mentor
Jaynell Hunter, Mentor
Kim Carter, Mentor
Andrekia Hollins, Mentor
Connye Henry, Mentor
Latanya Triggs, Mentor
Onita Scales, Mentor
Inez Johnson, Mentor
Katricia Lewis, Mentor
Je’Tua Amos, Mentor
Asia Johnson, Mentor
Alayna Hart, Mentor
Malika Smith, Mentor
Bianca Knight, Mentor
Christina Moseley, Mentor
Shrie Stafford, Mentor
Shanell Kitchens, 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