Mission
Support new, emerging and established mentoring programs to help them become effective and successful serving their selected youth population.
Using the "Elements of Effective Practice" and 30+ years of mentoring experience, we help mentoring programs create a structure that will allow them the opportunity to be successful.
On March 16th, 2024 ANANIZACH, MENTOR Maryland | DC, and the Y of Central Maryland collaborated to host the 5th Annual Elevate H.E.R. event. Keeping with its purpose to Honor, Educate, and Revitalize, this inspiring gathering brought together young women and their mentors for a day filled with growth, empowerment, and creativity. The event was thoughtfully designed to nurture artistic expression and entrepreneurial skills among girls. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in two distinct workshops: an Arts Track where participants engaged in creative expression, including creating their own self-portraits and an Entrepreneur Track that focused on fostering business-minded thinking.
Held at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD, this year’s Elevate H.E.R. was a celebration of mentorship, resilience, and the limitless potential of young women. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the powerful women who hosted workshops during the event:
1. Sonjie Decaire
2. LaToya Peoples
3. Isabel Argoti
4. Shelly Eldridge
5. Gabriela Argoti-Fernandez
6. Roxie Icon
7. DJ Phunatic the Madam
Their contributions enriched the experience for all attendees, fostering growth, empowerment, and inspiration. Elevate H.E.R. continues to be a beacon of support and encouragement for girls, mentors, and program staff, providing them with valuable tools to thrive in creative and business endeavors.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended and contributed to the success of Elevate H.E.R. Your commitment to empowering young women is invaluable, and we look forward to continuing this sisterhood, a journey of fulfilling dreams together.
Thank you to everyone for joining us for Elevate H.E.R.!
Consulting, Training and Technical Assistance offerings including, but are not limited to:
Mentor/Mentee Training Program Development Partnership Development
Program Operations Mentor Recruitment/Support Evaluation/Data Collection
Program Manager Training/Support Referral to other professionals Participation in special events
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testimonials
“Jeannette Simon is the Godmother of youth mentoring and youth development. She has served as a shining, instructional light for Campaign for Black Male Achievement, particularly with the creation and building of our Rumble Young Man, Rumble movement-building strategy.”
Shawn Dove, CEO, Campaign for Black Male Achievement
“Having known and worked with Jeannette over a 15+ year period, I can say that she is a dedicated mentoring professional. She provided encouragement, guidance and support when my program was just beginning to blossom”
Heather Harvison, Founder and Executive Director, Sisters Circle
“Jeannette is a mentor’s mentor. Her experience in the dynamics of the mentoring relationship is her strong suit. She is a skilled provider of technical assistance, program coordination and program development guidance as well as an expert trainer. Her style of caring, commitment, candor, consistency and communication are the five C’s of mentoring and Jeannette’s hallmarks. She is a tribute to the advancement of the mentoring field across the country.”
Selwyn I. Ray Former Executive Director of the Maryland State Mentoring Resource Center and the Maryland Mentoring Partnership
ANANIZACH is an official technical assistance provider of the National Mentoring Resource Center, which is supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and managed by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership.