EmpowHERment, Inc. is a Charlotte, NC based not for profit organization. We are committed to empowering girls and women to be leaders through mentorship, talent development and advocacy. Our programs connect girls in grades 6-12 with women in their local communities. Our EmpowHERment model provides a reciprocal growth opportunity where both our girls and women strengthen their talents, voice and network as authentic, affirmed leaders.
Carrie B Cook
EmpowHERment Founder
Our Mission
Empowering a continuous network of girls and women to be leaders in their community through mentorship, talent development and advocacy.
EmpowHERment, Inc. is a Charlotte, NC based not for profit organization. We are committed to empowering girls and women to be leaders through mentorship, talent development and advocacy. Our programs connect girls in grades 6-12 with women in their local communities. Our EmpowHERment model provides a reciprocal growth opportunity where both our girls and women strengthen their talents, voice and network as authentic, affirmed leaders.
Our Mentoring Difference
Our monthly community partnership events allow our mentees and mentors to bond with other women and girls through new shared learning experiences, connections to networks, and exposure to community resources & issues.
EmpowHERment isn’t just about mentee development; we provide a reciprocal growth opportunity where both the mentee and mentor realize their full potential and strengthen their voice, talent and network as leaders.
Our Approach
Our approach to empowering ladies who lead is outcomes-based, collaborative, and inclusive. EmpowHERment, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) organization that is intentionally creating a stronger development pipeline to empower female leaders. Our mentoring program pairs girls in grades 6-12 in Charlotte and the surrounding areas with a supportive one-on-one mentor in their community.
Mentors commit to helping their mentee build a talent development portfolio and advocacy platform through a 12-month EmpowHERment curriculum that is supported by our monthly community partnership events.
Our Reach
EmpowHERment, Inc. is based in Charlotte, NC. Our mentoring, talent development and advocacy programs have a local focus with global impact.
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We empower girls and women to lead locally.
Meet the Team
Meet The Team

Carrie B. Cook
Founder

Tiffany Allen
Executive Director

Clarissa Finley
Events & Volunteer Coordinator

Saunya Hudson
Marketing Communications Manager

Rashaan Peek
Leadership Academy Program Manager

Essence Smith
Social Media Manager
The Board

Wendy Malone
Board Chair

Erika Clarke
Vice-Chair

Chas Cook
Board Member

Angela Crawford
Board Member

Sona Spencer
Board Member

Kareena Sweat
Board Member

Jametta Tanner
Board Member
CMS Principal
The EmpowHERment Collective (Advisory Board)
Majesty Acheampong
Leslie Baldwin
Kristiana Bennett
Audrey Burks
Ashley Finney
Nina Franklin
Lauren Hebbel
Jovonna Mozeak
Alysia Osborne
Margaret Phiziny