OUR LEADERSHIP
Eleshia V. Cash
Board member| Chief executive officer
Eleshia V. Cash is the founder and CEO of Ydennek for Girls Who Lead Foundation. In 2010, Eleshia became the sponsor for a mentoring program called "Belles" at Miller Grove High School ( A Dekalb School District School), promoting a new model of female leadership focused on risk-taking, academic competition and mentorship. She continued this mentorship model and created Ydennek Girls Who Lead Foundation for more community access. Eleshia V. Cash is known for being The Collaborator across many platforms. She is a dynamic speaker, trainer and contributor of content who is well- respected as a community and spiritual leader as well as an HR professional. She is a truly unique individual that wears many ‘hats’ , and has made her mark in the community due to her passion for women, her church, her business, and her own non-profit organization which promotes Young Women in Leadership. Click here to request Eleshia as a speaker.
"Ydennek was created with girls in mind, named after my daughter Kennedy to give young ladies an opportunity to excel."
Ji'Brayah M. Young
Board member| Marketing and Communications
From mentee to mentor and now Board Member VP of Marketing and Communications for Ydennek Girls, Ji'Brayah has always been dedicated to building character and leadership skills in girls of all ages and backgrounds.
Her previous leadership positions include President of Miller Grove High School Belles, VP of NAACP, University of West Georgia chapter, University Ambassador for UWG Office of Admission, and currently business ambassador for the Richard's College of Business.
Kristi-Ann Lungren-Walker
Board member | secretary
“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you,” one proverb by which Kristi-Ann lives her life by.
Born of Jamaican descent in the sunshine state in the city where the sun is always shining, Miami, FL, Kristi-Ann moved to Atlanta to pursue a Masters of Public Administration at Clark Atlanta University. While receiving her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, she realized her passion for educating the next generation on not just academics but life principles as well. When she is not tutoring or mentoring, she loves to volunteer, dance, and surround herself with those dearest to her. Her goal for Ydennek Girls as the executive board vice president is to develop the next generation of women leaders into self-loving and service-centered women of C.L.A.S.S.!
Kennedy M. Cash
founder/ President
Kennedy M. Cash is the president and founding member of Ydennek Girls Who Lead with a focus on philanthropy, non profit development, and leadership. She strives to help her community become safe, clean, and healthy. In her free time Kennedy is a high school cheerleader and has future aspirations for mass comunications and law. She enjoys music, reading books, playing tennis, and volunteering. As a community leader her focus is geared towards helping others be their greatest selves and specifically young girls and her peers. With the lessons and experiences she acquired through the Ydennek Girls Who Lead programs, she is able to connect with other youth and show them the perspective of a young lady navigating and conquering life.
