meet the Board members
Founder of D.I.V.E Ministries
Lakeilah Sarai Johnson is a certified life coach and domestic violence advocate with a heart of gold. As a true Christian woman, she allows God to lead her and walks in Christ's footsteps to the best of her ability.
With a passion for helping others, Lakeilah is dedicated to empowering women, children, and youth by reminding them of their worth and the significance of knowing their identity in Christ. Her personal experiences, combined with her unwavering faith, serve as a source of inspiration and guidance for those around her.
As a mother of three children, Lakeilah brings a unique perspective and understanding to her work as a life coach. Her commitment to making a positive impact in the world is a testament to her character and her desire to help others grow and succeed.
With a deep passion for teaching others about God, Lakeilah has inspired countless individuals on their spiritual journeys. Her dedication to her faith and her desire to make a difference in the world make her a truly remarkable individual.
President of D.I.V.E. Ministries
Shancia Castillo is 28 years of age and born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is a mother of two boys and a lover of sports and fitness. She attended Texas Woman’s University and studied kinesiology. She has a passion for fitness and motivating others to choose themselves everyday. She found God after being in a long mental, emotional and physically abusive relationship. Shancia thrives in living a God focused lifestyles and wanting others to understand what he can do for you! She believes that part of choosing yourself everyday is starting your day with God because we are nothing without him!
Treasurer of D.I.V.E. Ministries
Shanda Williams is a Christian, wife, mother and nana. She is a leader of the Children’s Ministry at her church where she gets to pour Christ’s love and share in their emotional and spiritual lives. She lives and thrives on Jesus, family and music. Shanda married the perfect man for her 30 yrs ago. They have 3 beautiful children, and 5 wonderful blessings; whom they call grandchildren. She is the Co-owner of RBJ’s Roofing LLC and Owner of Lajoyce Events Decor LLC. She has a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Her passion is loving and serving others with the love of Christ.
meet the mentors
Lead Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Lead Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Lead Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Taronna Perkins is a strong, determined, fierce, powerful Woman of God. She is a Domestic Violence Survivor. With God’s guidance and his Word, she was able to turn her Pain into Purpose. She is now the CEO/Founder of Becoming Her Inc. She is also a certified Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author & Mentor.
Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Lead Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Lead Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Jazmine Galloway is a strong, enthusiastic, encouraging and passionate Woman of God. She is a mother, entrepreneur, podcast host and mentor. She has dealt with an abusive relationship at an early age; she wants to encourage young ladies with informing them they don’t have to stay in those type of situations. As a young mother she wants to
Jazmine Galloway is a strong, enthusiastic, encouraging and passionate Woman of God. She is a mother, entrepreneur, podcast host and mentor. She has dealt with an abusive relationship at an early age; she wants to encourage young ladies with informing them they don’t have to stay in those type of situations. As a young mother she wants to show her daughter how to love, be loved and treated the right way. Aniya’s happiness is important to her. This is why she is passionate to help other young women with life choices, goals and loving themselves unconditionally. Most of all to help them learn the most important man in your life is God. She wants to inspire young women and her daughter to grow up with good mental health, success, and know that they have a mentor/big sister who cares about them wholeheartedly. She is willing and ready to do any amount of work it will require to achieve this goal.
Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Lead Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Kiara Kelly is a twenty-two-year-old living in Dallas, Texas born in Slidell, Louisiana. Her favorite color is purple, she enjoys eating, hanging out with her friends, and making new memories along with trying new things. She decided to become a mentor because she wants to make a difference in someone’s life. She wants the girls to know t
Kiara Kelly is a twenty-two-year-old living in Dallas, Texas born in Slidell, Louisiana. Her favorite color is purple, she enjoys eating, hanging out with her friends, and making new memories along with trying new things. She decided to become a mentor because she wants to make a difference in someone’s life. She wants the girls to know that she will be an advisor, a protector, a coach, a connecter, a challenger, a clarifier, a sponsor and an affirmer. Her life has not always been glamorous, but she believes everything she has been through was not only to make her stronger and build a connection with Christ but to also share it with others and help them do the same. "For it is our duty as believers to be helpers one to another". Through this mentorship she will use all the tools she had inquired in her life to make them feel and act like the queens they are.
Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Lead Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Mentor of Youth D.I.V.E. Squad
Desiree Galloway is an Influencer, podcast host, advocate and mentor for kids against bullying and a true Woman of Inspiration. She is known for her infectious smile and magnetic personality. She wants to inspire, encourage and help young women fulfill their dreams. She has experienced bullying during school and was able to turn that nega
Desiree Galloway is an Influencer, podcast host, advocate and mentor for kids against bullying and a true Woman of Inspiration. She is known for her infectious smile and magnetic personality. She wants to inspire, encourage and help young women fulfill their dreams. She has experienced bullying during school and was able to turn that negative into the best version of herself. She even grew up without a father but had a strong and dominant superwoman in her life. She looks forward to helping young women believe in themselves and know that God will never leave them nor forsake them.