Tierica Berry is an award-winning author, speaker, and founder of A Woman’s Standard. With a heavy emphasis on literacy, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy, Tierica has managed to motivate and redirect some of the most troubled youth with her engaging and relevant programs. She has authored multiple books for teen girls and her passion for empowering girls can be summed up in one statement, “If you want to elevate a community start with its women because it is through women that all communities are born.” - Tierica Berry

Dr. Ma’Ronda X is a youth development strategist, student organizer, and organizational consultant. Her work focuses on leadership development, organizational capacity building, and social-emotional learning in Black communities, emphasizing Black women and girls.

Jadyn is an undergraduate student at Emory University pursuing Environmental Science. In both her career and personal passion projects, Jadyn is dedicated to making space for women's needs and encouraging the personal growth of all women. Jadyn is excited to shed light on celebrating and acknowledging women in our community who are making an impact. 

Jayda is an undergraduate student at Emory University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with concentrations in Organization & Management and Real Estate, and a minor in Sustainability. Her passion lies in addressing the gap in financial education access for low-income minority communities, aiming to empower underserved populations with the tools to build generational wealth. In her spare time, Jayda dedicates herself to volunteering in both the Atlanta and Emory communities and actively participates in initiatives that uplift women.

Ina Williams has spent more than 15 years engineering creative systems — designing processes, procedures, curricula, and programs that work. Her path has always been shaped by a deep love of art and a devotion to storytelling, both of which she weaves into every system she creates. For Ina, this work is about more than efficiency; it’s about building structures that foster a love of God, self, and others. With 20 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and professional writing and performance, she discovered a shared passion and purpose with A Woman’s Standard. Today, she is delighted to serve on our advisory committee, bringing her unique blend of creativity and structure to our mission.

Annetta Fisher made history as the first African American woman to serve as Clerk of Court for the City of South Euclid, Ohio, before retiring and relocating to Fairburn, Georgia (now the City of South Fulton) in 2016. Throughout her career, she has served as treasurer for numerous political and nonprofit organizations, including her current role as treasurer of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women, where she earned the 2019 Burlene Morrow Leadership Award. She also serves as a Post Seat Holder for District 5 of the Fulton County Democratic Party, is active with the League of Women Voters and The People’s Agenda, and volunteers with the Citizen’s Review Panel for the Fulton County Juvenile Court. Holding degrees in Business Administration, Urban Studies, and Public Administration, Annetta brings her leadership, integrity, and dedication to community service to A Woman’s Standard, where she is honored to serve on the advisory committee in support of its mission.

Calisha Wright brings over a decade of leadership experience to her role as Director of Recruiting at Lyra Health, a global leader in workforce mental health benefits serving more than 17 million people. Born in Northern Virginia to Trinidadian parents and raised in a family of five, Calisha earned both a Bachelor’s in Management and a Master’s in Human Training and Development from Howard University. She extends her passion for leadership and mentorship beyond her professional career by teaching a leadership course at Spelman University through Braven. Since relocating to Georgia in 2019 with her two daughters and their beloved “furbaby,” Calisha has been guided by the belief that chasing excellence leads to meaningful growth. She is honored to serve on the advisory committee of A Woman’s Standard, supporting its mission to empower the next generation of girl leaders.