S. Lajuan Leonard is a devoted member and long-standing leader within the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW), where she has faithfully served since 2014. Her commitment to the Coalition’s mission  to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls through leadership, development, and gender equity — is reflected in her many years of dedicated service. Lajuan has held numerous leadership roles within NCBW, including Second Vice President of Finance and Fund Development for four years, First Vice President of Programs for two years, and Board Member for two years. She has also served as a licensed vendor for over seven years, continuing to support the organization’s programs and events through her creativity, business acumen, and spirit of service. Her work within NCBW demonstrates her unwavering dedication to empowering women, strengthening communities, and advancing equity through purposeful leadership. Beyond her NCBW involvement, Lajuan is a respected entrepreneur and community advocate based in Palm Beach County, Florida. With an extensive background in mortgage and auto loan processing, she brings a strong foundation of financial literacy and business strategy to every project she leads. She is the owner of Sweet Tees Custom Designs and the former co-owner of Oh My Soul Restaurant, ventures that reflect her creative drive, entrepreneurial resilience, and belief in community connection. Lajuan is also the visionary founder of Golf Cart Cruisers, a heartfelt initiative that celebrates and supports senior men and women throughout the community bringing joy, honor, and togetherness to those who have paved the way for others. Grounded in faith and family, Lajuan is a proud mother of two sons and grandmother of four, drawing daily inspiration from the love and legacy she continues to build. Guided by compassion, integrity, and purpose, Lajuan Leonard remains a shining example of leadership in action uplifting others, creating opportunities, and leaving a lasting impact on everyone she encounters. Beyond her NCBW service, Rhodena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Qualified Supervisor, and Owner of Restore Wellness Counseling Center in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. With over a decade of professional experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, couples therapy using the Gottman Method, and faith-based Christian counseling. She is committed to fostering safe and empowering spaces for individuals, couples, and families to heal, grow, and thrive. Her combined dedication to clinical excellence, organizational leadership, and civic advocacy reflects her unwavering mission to uplift others, advance equity, and create pathways for lasting empowerment. I am honored to serve once again as the 2025–2027 President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, South Palm Beach County Chapter. During my leadership, I have worked to grow our chapter’s membership and finances while advancing our mission of advocacy, leadership development, and equity for Black women and girls. On the national level, I proudly serve on the National Board of Directors for NCBW, where I have chaired the National Membership Committee and currently serve as Co-Chair for Chapter Development, working to strengthen chapters across the country. As the Founder of 4 Knowledge Is Power, Inc., I lead programs that have touched the lives of more than 5,000 youth. For 19 years, I have taken high school students on College and Historical Tours throughout the United States, combining exposure to higher education with an understanding of African American history. I believe that the formative years are critical, and my mission is to inspire youth to dream bigger, reach higher, and achieve more. I hold a Master of Science degree in Mental Health and Marriage & Family Therapy, which I use to serve as a Marriage Life Coach, Certified Relationship Workshop Facilitator, and Life Coach. Jason and I co-founded the Florida Marriage Awards Soirée & Golf Tournament, an annual celebration that honors strong marriages while providing encouragement and resources to couples. I also organize marriage retreats, conferences, and counseling sessions to help couples build healthy, lasting relationships. In addition, I founded Women Business Connect, a network that brings together Black women entrepreneurs through brunches, networking events, and collaborations nationwide. I have also written and co-authored multiple books and journals, including prayer journals and anthologies, designed to inspire women and wives to walk boldly in purpose. My work has been recognized with several awards, including the SGIA Leaving Legacies Women & Men Empowerment Award, the NCBW Change Agent Award, and recognition as a Community Champion in the Walk Against Violence. I have been blessed with opportunities to speak across the country at leadership conferences, women’s empowerment panels, and marriage summits. At the core of everything I do, my mission is simple: to empower people, strengthen families, and build legacies of love and leadership. My guiding motto remains: “Dream Bigger, Reach Higher, and Achieve More.” And my focus for 2025 is best captured in these words: “It’s time for you to move, realizing that the thing you are seeking is also seeking you.” – Iyanla Vanzant