

The Beginning
Our Founder
La Faye Baker
CBS Los Angeles spotlights La Faye Baker, Founder of Diamonds in the Raw Foundation, and her inspiring commitment to uplifting young girls through mentorship, empowerment, and leadership development. Discover how her vision is helping the next generation recognize the brilliance that already exists within them.
Our Vision
We empower at-risk girls to transform their lives through S.T.E.A.M education. We give them the tools to shine bright like the "Diamonds" they are.
life skills
We are focused on providing our girls with tools for effective living.
Our Programs
We Believe
Every Girl is a Diamond
Many successful adults attribute the genesis of their success to a trusted person’s belief in them – even when they didn’t believe in themselves. We desire to be the spark that ignites their belief. We will continue to fan the flames of their belief until the skills and abilities they develop change the world.
















