A Chance for Change

Hi! I'm Kiley Thomas! I founded A Chance for Change!

Jovonni Farrington Ruffin has a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Business Administration, a master’s in Theological Studies and Educational Leadership, a specialist degree in Educational Technology and Instruction, and a doctorate in Systematic Theology and Educational Leadership. As an educator, Jovonni has enjoyed teaching every grade level except fifth grade, being a school principal, being a director, and owning a school of her own. Creating opportunities for students to strive and thrive is a major component in her educational philosophy. Jovonni has been a missionary to Black Heath, RSA (South Africa), Langa, RSA (South Africa), and Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil. Serving communities through A Chance for Change is an opportunity to continue serving national and international communities.

Jambo, My name is Jennifer Kate Hanie! But my friends call me Kat with a K. I was blessed to have a great relationship with my great grandma "Granmamau" as she was one of my best friends. Her name is Fannie Kate; and my nickname came from her. She used to call me her "Kate-Kat" there forth, "Kat" was born I am Filipina and Native American, my tribes are Cherokee, Blackfoot, & Apache. I believe in love, truth, compromise, & that we can become a better world.From experience, as a person trying to do better for the world, I have immersed myself into many cultures. I've gone from building houses & setting up medical tents in Tijuana, to building water integration systems & testing the waters for arsenic in areas throughout Cambodia. Ive been able to work with young children in 3rd world countries, whether it was medical care, donating my own clothes, or feeding them my rations. Ive always believed it could take only one person to do a singular good to cause a ripple effect in the masses. Whether by actions, words of affirmation, or acts of love. I believe to continue the great awakening, we are stronger in numbers. To unite in love and help awake our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, that the time is now. Our precious earth and being on it, are being called to move forth into the Golden Age. The time is now. Time to inspire, call forth, raise up, hand in hand, in the path of unity.

I am Kaylen Marie Ehlert, I have lived in Los Angeles since I graduated high school, going on seven years now. The phenomenon that Los Angeles represents a lot in all aspects of entertainment, fashion, music, marketing and art; has inspired my soul and has motivated my mind to reach higher limits. I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a Social Media Marketing degree, and have been finding my way in the creative industries that I live for. Music, Fashion, Marketing, Photography, Social Media, Creative Writing, Event Planning, and quite a few other areas in the creative world is where I have found my talents fit best. I want to leave a mark on this world, and contribute to the creative, emotional, eco friendly, & life changing professional industries that will continue to evolve, and shape the way we live. I want to inspire people to do better and be better through my writing, my visions and ideas. I want to share my personality, and my authenticity through my content and elevate an overall brand or movement with my ideas and heart. I dream of eventually creating a movement involving music, mental health and fashion. I believe to embark on this long journey ahead of me I need to shadow my fellow industry professionals, I need to be inspired by the current brands and movements, and I want to continue to work in these fields to find my calling and be a part of something greater.

Cecil Miller is a proud graduate of Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Respiratory Therapy and Bowie State University with a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling. She is currently working towards her doctorate degree at American College of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She has over 20 years in the field of education working as an educator, professional school counselor, and assistant principal. She takes pride in working to assist students with making their dreams come true by ensuring they are prepared for college, their chosen careers, and life. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and values opportunities to give back to her community. Having the opportunity to volunteer for A Chance For Change will continue to assist her effort to give back to students who are less fortunate on an international level. One of her favorite quotes for giving back to the community comes from Ben Carson, “Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give”.