- About Us -

Christi Powell

Christi is a WBE (Women Business Enterprise) Lead for a building materials supply company supporting locations in the United States and has 27 years in the Commercial & Residential Construction field working in several key roles.

She currently serves as a Board of Director member including the NY Women Builders Council, the Skilled Trades Alliance, the LIBI Associate Board of Directors, and the Greenville Chamber Board of Advisors. She loves making a difference for women in the industry and helping women and minorities feel welcome in nontraditional careers. She holds the 2021 GWBC award for the WBE Advocate of the year and a 2021 Woman of Influence Award.

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Alex Iacovelli

Alex is a dedicated and accomplished young professional in the construction industry. She serves in a specialized role focused on business development and providing invaluable support to small and minority-owned businesses, informed by a background on job sites and lumber yards.

Committed to fostering community engagement, driving growth, and delivering exceptional service, Alex brings a wealth of expertise in relationship building, strategic planning, and cultivating successful partnerships. With an unwavering dedication to serving our communities and building a brighter future, Alex strives to apply her passion and skill set to make a positive impact every day.

Kaley Tawadros

Kaley is a seasoned social media marketing expert with extensive experience in crafting strategies that drive growth and visibility for businesses. As the founder and owner of Social Society Marketing, she leads a dynamic agency dedicated to helping businesses connect with their target audiences and thrive in the digital landscape.

Leveraging her strong sales background, Kaley specializes in creating compelling social media content that tells the unique stories of businesses at every stage of growth. Her expertise lies in crafting innovative campaigns that capture attention, spark engagement, and often go viral, all while maintaining a professional and authentic brand voice.

Fueled by her passion for empowering business owners to achieve their goals, Kaley develops tailored marketing strategies and impactful campaigns for clients across the nation, helping them stand out and succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Mattison Eason

Matti is a passionate and accomplished professional specializing in fundraising, marketing, and event management. With a strong foundation in campaign strategy, client relations, and project execution, she thrives in dynamic environments where collaboration and innovation lead to meaningful impact. Deeply committed to empowering women and youth to navigate and thrive in the workforce, Matti combines her expertise with a dedication to mentorship and meaningful support.

Leading an independent event management company (MomentEM), Matti continues to seek opportunities to connect with others, foster growth, and deliver exceptional results. Driven by a commitment to continuous learning and building strong relationships, she is dedicated to creating memorable experiences and making a positive difference in every endeavor.

Victoria Brannon

Victoria Brannon

Leadership Training for Women and their Management Team. Annual Continued Education Training followed up by accountability calls and training to ensure your team stays sharp and skilled in communication, delegation, ownership, and conflict resolution.

With over a decade in leadership experience, team management, and running a profitable business, Victoria (the Founder and Coach at Hugs N Hustle) has developed the skills, tools, and resources to help serve women in leadership at their highest capacity.

- Our Board of Advisors -

A high-functioning board is filled with enthusiastic storytellers who ignite passion in others and are always eager to invite others to know more and do more for your organization.

We are blessed to have an amazing team!

Thank you for all that you do!

Kelly Green

Alastair Boulding

Teaching Professional - Clemson University

Alastair Boulding
Lynn Chavez
Paul Pappy

Angela Gardner

Director, Business Development & Marketing - Hill Electric

Angela Gardner

Stephanie Morris

Marketing Consultant - Skyline Exhibits and Design

Stephanie Morris

Malin LaPlace

Senior Planner Workforce Solutions-Instructional Design - Houston-Galveston Area Council

Malin LaPlace

Kim Bos

Business Development - Summit Engineering

Kim Bos

Victoria Brannon

Leadership Coach - Hugs & Hustle

Victoria Brannon

Katie Throckmorton

Owner - Distinct Builders, LLC

Katie Throckmorton

Chris Schweighart

Senior Adviser Industrial Division - Aline Capital

Chris Schweighart

Julie Selof

Truliant At Work Officer - Truliant Federal Credit Union

Julie Selof

Abi Thomas

Employee Benefits & HR Consultant - Gallagher

Abi Thomas

Alex Lacovelli

WBE Market Manager - 84 Lumber Company

Alex Lacovelli

Ava Smith

President/Owner of Flat Fee Recruiting

Martine Helou-Allen

Executive Director at RIZE Prevention, Inc.

Caitlin Townsend

Health & Welfare Consultant - Assured Partners

Libby Mendiratta

Executive Vice President - GE Frisco Company

Libby Mendiratta

Kristine Myer

CEO Southern Crafted, LLC

Melissa Eaton

Planning and Program Management

Madison Powell

College Student - Greenville Tech

Madison Powell

Melanie Brown

Corporate Sales Manager - Greenville Convention Center

Melanie Brown
Ava Smith
Kristine Myer
Melissa Eaton

Kelly Green

President of KLG Engineering

Martine Helou-Allen

Amy Albert

Director of Development - Greenville County schools

Amy Albert

Lynn Chavez

Partner - A-Team Credit Processing

Paul Pappy

Owner/CEO Sonfast Corporation

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- Our Mission -

β€œOur mission is to educate, mentor, disciple, and empower all people while building confidence and creating inclusivity”