Board of Directors
SHALANDA N. SMITH
Founder/President
Shalanda Smith is the Founder and President of Women Evolving, Inc. which is a 501 c 3 Non-Profit Organization that was founded on July 19, 2018.
Before starting her own non-profit organization, Shalanda has spent the last 22 years working for various companies, including non-profit agencies: Child Care Association of Brevard County and Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County, where she provided childcare assistance for low-income families. This is where she began to realize that her passion is in helping other people; disadvantage women and mothers to be more specific. Fortunately, Shalanda was blessed to be raised in a two parent household with both her Mother and Father who were very present throughout her childhood.
Shalanda realizes that although she was raised in a loving and positive environment, which has contributed to the woman she is today, there are also many women and young girls that were not as fortunate. This is why she created an organization that focuses on empowering, inspiring and educating women and girls on strategies to achieve new levels of success. She would like women and young girls to know that you do not have to become a product of your environment. You can break the cycle with the necessary tools and guidance that will help you reach your full potential.
Treasurer
CHAN
BAILEY
Mrs. Chan Bailey is a native of Brevard County, Fl. She is married and a mother of two daughters. Chan holds a Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration and has worked in the healthcare field for a total of 15 years and eight years as a office manager for a private practice. She is currently a Authorization and Insurance Specialist for a Pain Management Corporation and is responsible for making sure the patient's receive the best possible care they need at a minimum cost. Chan and her husband also own and operate a commercial cleaning service, SB & CM LLC in Brevard County Fl.
ARLENE
SIMMONS
Board Member
Arlene Riggins Simmons is an Evangelist, Psalmist, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Designer. Evangelist Simmons holds a Masters in Information Systems; Business, and Secretarial degrees with a future Doctorate in Education. Ms. Riggins is a mother of three with a passion for promoting the Body of Christ's future through the mind and eyes of younger generations. Evangelist Simmons believes our priority should be endorsing children and youth through the wisdom of men and women who have mastered life's pathways. One of her goals is to plant a seed into many lives, seeds that will take root, grow, and promote faith, hope and most of all, love throughout communities and generations to come.