Who We Are
The Voices of Women of Color LLC (VOWOC) is a social justice firm located in Hartford, CT. We Teach, Empower, and Encourage (TEE) women of color by providing them with leadership skills that lead to gainful employment opportunities and civil activism in the public and private sectors.
“Our goal is to increase the number of women who become advocates, leaders, entrepreneurs and teacher/mentors in urban cities.”
We believe that through relationship building and the cultivation of strong partners with shared visions, we can begin to address the socioeconomic and public health issues facing this community.
Vision
By bringing women of color together in safe spaces we can effectively break down the barriers that keep these women feeling isolated, disengaged and powerless. In doing so, the VOWOC identifies potential community leaders that it believes will be effective advocates for improving voting, housing, employment, and public health needs for the entire State of Connecticut.
This is accomplished by engaging in a series of constructive conversations, partnerships, social networking, voter registration and grassroots outreach services. These efforts enlist the participation of women from varied socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
VOWOC Leadership
Terese Walker | Co- Founder
As a Co-founder I take great privilege in working closely with the CEO to ensure that we do not suffer from mission creep. That is my role and I am proud to be a Voices.
Martiza Cintron | Outreach Coordinator
As the outreach Coordinator for the Voices of Women of Color I am responsible for ensuring that outreach is implemented strategically and in a timely manner.
Evelyn Dukes | Leadership Recruiter
The feeling I have as a VOWOC is like no other. As a leadership recruiter, I identify leaders in the community and I train them to be effective and I love my job!
Mellissa Elmore | Executive Assistant
As the VOWOC Executive Assistant, I am responsible to keep the VOWOC data and files in order. More importantly to keep track of any women in need.
Kayla Williams | Data and Political Analyst
The VOWOC has supported me through college and continues to cultivate me as a leader and support me as I complete my Masters Degree program.
Maria Carmona | Outreach Coordinator
When I became a VOWOC I was embraced by women who live in my city that were facing the same struggles as me. But together we are powerful and we are one. Si Se Peude!
Denise Sherrod | Outreach Specialist
As an outreach specialist, I see firsthand, the issues we are faced with in our community. If we don’t work together to change the ills of our community then we have none to blame but ourselves.
Crystal Carter | Outreach Specialist
As the Greater Hartford outreach specialist, it is my job to make the connection between the urban and suburban voter. It is important that we continue to educate young people about voting rights.
Tina Gaston | Foot Solider
As a foot soldier for the VOWOC I am at the frontline of our Outreach department. I love meeting women in my community and talking to them about positive change in our community.
Tiffany Cousar | Communications
As the photographer and social media specialist I am responsible for ensuring that the Voices message is clear and concise. The photo that I have taken at the Voices is powerful and tells the story of all the work the Voices of Women of Color does in the state of Connecticut.
Tina Rendoa | Data Specialist
As the data specialist I am responsible for analysis surveys, campaign outcomes and managing CTVAN system during elections.
Amber Williams | Administrative Assistant