Leadership Triangle Transforming Leaders 2021 Goodmon Fellows
2021 Goodmon Fellows
These 35 Triangle leaders spent a day every week for 2.5 months in a masters level course in leadership development, with content that accounts for differences in proximity and access to power. Transforming Leaders was designed to meet these participants in their own lived experience and help them co-create a leadership model that works for them — based on authenticity, personal values, and desired impact. In this post, we uplift their spirits, their passions, and their work. We celebrate the commitment and courage that it takes to discover the inner workings of themselves as leaders and to transform. We hope you all will connect with and support them as they join our alumni community of 900+ Goodmon Fellows positively impacting the Triangle through their leadership.
Tameka Brown is a Durham native, born and raised. She attended the best HBCU, NC A&T SU where she obtained her B.S. in Child Development and Family Studies. Tameka’s favorite life roles are being a mother, a big sister, an auntie, and a daughter. She has served children and families since 1998. Tameka serves the teen mom community because she saw firsthand how her BFF was socially isolated at the age of 16 when she became pregnant during their sophomore year of high school. Tameka believes all young parents should have the same opportunities as youth without children and should have access to a space that breeds independence. Teen moms want to be the best parent for their children. At H.E.A.R.T.S. they are currently working towards building business models that will eliminate the barriers associated with teen pregnancy. As Tameka Brown, the Founding Executive Director of your favorite nonprofit organization, she has the responsibility and passion to oversee and carry out the mission of this amazing organization. Now, they are enhancing their internal infrastructure to build capacity so they can serve more young parents beyond Durham County.