Tierica Berry is an award-winning author, speaker, and founder of A Woman’s Standard. With a heavy emphasis on literacy, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy, Tierica has managed to motivate and redirect some of the most troubled youth with her engaging and relevant programs. She has authored multiple books for teen girls and her passion for empowering girls can be summed up in one statement, “If you want to elevate a community start with its women because it is through women that all communities are born.” - Tierica Berry

Dr. Ma’Ronda X is a youth development strategist, student organizer, and organizational consultant. Her work focuses on leadership development, organizational capacity building, and social-emotional learning in Black communities, emphasizing Black women and girls.

Jadyn is an undergraduate student at Emory University pursuing Environmental Science. In both her career and personal passion projects, Jadyn is dedicated to making space for women's needs and encouraging the personal growth of all women. Jadyn is excited to shed light on celebrating and acknowledging women in our community who are making an impact. 

Jayda is an undergraduate student at Emory University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Organization & Management and Real Estate, and a minor in Sustainability. Her passion lies in addressing the gap in financial education access for low-income minority communities, aiming to empower underserved populations with the tools to build generational wealth. In her spare time, Jayda dedicates herself to volunteering in both the Atlanta and Emory communities and actively participates in initiatives that uplift women.

Calisha Wright brings over a decade of leadership experience to her role as Director of Recruiting at Lyra Health, a global leader in workforce mental health benefits serving more than 17 million people. Born in Northern Virginia to Trinidadian parents and raised in a family of five, Calisha earned both a Bachelor’s in Management and a Master’s in Human Training and Development from Howard University. She extends her passion for leadership and mentorship beyond her professional career by teaching a leadership course at Spelman University through Braven. Since relocating to Georgia in 2019 with her two daughters and their beloved “furbaby,” Calisha has been guided by the belief that chasing excellence leads to meaningful growth. She is honored to serve on the Board of Directors of A Woman’s Standard, supporting its mission to empower the next generation of girl leaders.

Dr. Quiera Booker is a transdisciplinary cancer epidemiologist who specializes in disentangling social constructs and social determinants of health to reduce disparities in breast cancer care among vulnerable populations. She has dedicated her career to improving the health of Black women. As Treasurer of A Woman’s Standard, Dr. Booker extends this passion across generations by empowering and promoting the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of girls through the organization’s mission.

Layné Moss brings over 25 years of experience in public education to her work as an educator, community leader, and entrepreneur empowering the next generation within the Black community. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Moss has called the Atlanta area home for the past 10 years. She is happily married and the proud mother of five young adult children.

As a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Mrs. Moss serves her community through Delta G.E.M.S. and Academy, helping to guide and inspire young Black women as they transition into adulthood. In addition to her community work, Mrs. Moss is the founder of The Faithful Teacher, a professional tutoring service where she provides personalized, one-on-one instruction to support struggling students.

Outside of her professional and community commitments, Mrs. Moss enjoys roller skating, solving puzzles, and traveling.