Mandlyn has an instinct always to support others. Her purpose in life is to help those who have found themselves embedded in the criminal justice system or recovering from substance abuse. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for DC Courts, she facilitated meetings and helped foster healthy relationships between parents and their children. She has served as a mentor and prayer partner for women at the Fairfax County Detention Center in partnership with the Good News Jail Ministry. It was her role at the detention center coupled with her own powerful life experiences, that inspired Mandlyn to establish her own non-profit organization, Welcome Home Outreach Ministries, Inc. As the President of this faith-based organization, she intends to serve in a humanitarian capacity by bridging the gap between reemerging citizens and their communities.

Glenn Williams has over 30 years in the sales industry, offering athletic and corporate apparel, as well as promotional items. In addition, he is the Directory of the Youth Ministry at his local church and also a Director in the Television Production Ministry. He has been married for over 20 years and has a 17 year old senior in High School. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family. Glenn’s biggest attribute is his humility.  He believes humility is not a weakness, however a sign of strength under control, and a proper appreciation of who we are in our relationship to the Lord. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, however thinking of yourself…...less. His mission every day in life  is to come in contact with people and have a positive impact on them by doing 3 things: teaching, leading, and serving with excellence.
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Deborah Barksdale  enjoys teaching and empowering young people. She's worked with children for the past 31 years. Her mantra for life is “love hard, cry if you want but only to the count of 10 - then kick it all the way to the finish line.” Her favorite pastimes are reading, sleeping and inventing.
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Joy Bellamy has over 20 years of executive level administration, corporate training, nonprofit and association board support and ministry leadership experience. She has served her community through volunteer outreach efforts for the homeless, coaching cheerleading and teaching dance at local schools. Joy is the proud mother of two young men. She desires to intentionally inspire and impact the lives of those within her sphere of influence.

Tawana Steward is a mother of three and grandmother of seven. She proudly served 14 years in the United States Air-force and 43 years of service in the Federal government and private sectors.