Laura Cruz
Laura Cruz is 17 years old, she was born in Mexico but was raised and
resides in Dallas, Texas. She will be a freshamn in college this coming fall studying Psychology. Her mission is to help those who struggle with mental
disorders and substance abuse.
"Coming to A-WOW made me realize that there are ways to deal with our emotions other than keeping it all in and lashing out in anger. As a result of spending this week at A-WOW I learned how to be happy with
myself, dealing with emotions, relationships and other things that many out there don’t have much information over."
Ellisa Brown
Ellisa Brown was born to Natalie and Edward Brown in Plano, Texas on December 14, 2014. She currently attends Ursuline Academy of Dallas and participates in a multitude of extracurricular activities including Mock Trial, founding her school’s chapter of National English Honor Society, and being a member of the Sixth Floor Museum’s Youth Advisory Committee. Her mission is to, while spreading a message of love and understanding across the globe, heal the divide between the people and their
governments, especially when those two entities should be one in the same. She plans to accomplish this by spreading knowledge through her career as an extraordinary political journalist.
" A-WOW impacted me by giving me a safe place to hone my leadership skills and strengthen my weaknesses. Due to this experience, no matter how successful I will become, I will always give back!"
Kerrial Dopwell
Kerrial Dopwell is currently pursuing an associate degree in business management at Roytec’s School of Business in Trinidad and Tobago where she currently resides. At age 20, Ms.Dopwell has a lot of passion,independence and self confidence and hopes to greatly impact others. Kerrial’s mission is to make an impact on the lives of anyone that she comes in contact with. Her dream and passion is to become a successful financial advisor and to become a phenomenal leader and help make a difference in not only her community but the entire world one step at a time.
“A-WOW has made a tremendous impact on my life because it has allowed me to become a better young woman,develop leadership qualities, self motivation, self awareness and the opportunity to get up close attention to some of the world’s most remarkable motivational speakers such as Ms. Patrice Williams, Mr.Roy Brennon and Ms.Mary Harper.”
Monifa Flemming
Monifa Amrita Marie Flemming, is from Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago. She was born on November 29,1997 and recently graduated from Princes Town East Secondary School with honours in Math, Geography, Biology, Chemistry And Information Technology.
Plans to further biology, geography and environmental studies, to become a Geologist. She desires to go on to having a world wide business - helping people to change a create good and beneficial products for the earth and it's environment.
Having a children's home is her passion so that she can provide kids with an opportunity to live life to the fullest and not be neglected or rejected. Monifa desires to help them determine their identity, their purpose in life, and the road map to get there with a structured and stable mind by loving themselves. She believes that working with children will have an impact on future generations and upcoming leaders.
"A-WOW has brought me good experiences and life long friends!"
Vernesha Griffin
Vernesha Jane’ Griffin is from the USA. Her vision is to attend Cedar Valley Community College and major in music production. She wants to open a music school for individuals who want to better their arts. She will have a school opened in NYC and then travel the world. Vernesha plans to use what she has learned to help other individuals and guidance for her mission and vision. She will not be forgotten, but her actions and music will stay within you and the community.
"The affect A-wow has helped me see that I can only be me."
Jasmine Harper
Jasmine Harper is 16 years old and is currently a Junior at Cedar Hill Collegiate High School. She will be attending Cedar Valley College in fall to finish obtaining her college credits in order to get herAssociate's Degree as well. She was born on June 17th and was raised in Dallas, TX all of her life. Her mission is to become an entertainer in the music industry (dancing, singing, and acting) while changing the world and making a difference in a positive way.
"My whole perception of AWOW has changed tremendously in only the first two days. It has molded me to become the leader I was destined to be. I know that making a difference in this world will be best thing I will ever do. Little Girls have big dreams and mine will become a reality."
Da'Vyne Moncure
Da’Vyne Moncure is a student from Belleville, Illinois and currently studies at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa on a Pre-Integrative medicine track, focusing on ayurvedic medicine. Her plan for the future is to earn her naturopathic doctorate and open her own practice in the United States. She also plans to travel abroad to various countries to heal others in need of her service. Da’Vyne’s mission is to help people live from a space of ultimate truth and authenticity on a mental, physical, and spiritual level through holistic health and wellness.
“A-WOW has been an immense blessing for me. In only a week’s time A-WOW has taught me more about myself and my potential than any other self-guidance experience. This program has connected me with several young ladies whom I now consider my sisters for a lifetime, and has provided me with all the key components to be a monumental future leader in my school, career, and community. “
Jaiden Wright
Jaiden is 17 years old and is a rising senior at Wylie High School located in her hometown, Wylie,Tx. Her mission in life is to mentor make the lives of children and teens better by making sure they are in safe enviornments and homes; while her vision in the next 13 years is to have her own practice an start making a difference.
"A-WOW has taught me to be the best at what you do no matter what it is, nobody can do it better than you."