We give them the tools to shine like the Diamonds they are.
Our Mission
The Diamond in the RAW is a 501 C3 organization devoted to empowering and transforming the lives of foster care and at-risk teen girls between the ages of 12-18 through the Arts & S.T.E.A.M. education.
Our Purpose
DREAM BIG
The Diamond in the RAW organization encourages teen girls to dream big and pursue extraordinary S.T.E.A.M. professions, executive level and entertainment related careers.
BUILD LIFE SKILLS
The organization has an array of programs such as Concepts in a BOX Leadership and Film Boot Camp, HIP/N/SMART, Make Money & Millions & Sista2sista series that builds confidence, personal responsibility, communication skills and violence prevention.
HELP AT-RISK GIRLS
The organization works with foster care, at risk and low income teen girls who are in need of guidance and role models for success.
PROVIDE EDUCATION
The organization specializes in job development, S.T.E.A.M. Education and introduces business basics for the next generation of CEO, Executives and Entertainment Professionals.
YEARLY SUPPORT
The organization works with inner city and charter schools students throughout the year.
Our Diamond Team
LaFaye Baker
Executive Director DITR
Founder of Diamonds in the Raw
CEO Stone Cold Action Productions
Michelle King
Treasurer DITR
Director in Office of Workforce and Economic Development
Ceret Daramola
Program Consultant DITR
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Coach
Arna Fulcher
Advisory Board Member
CEO & President
Alford Consulting Group
Dianne Shorte
President of DITR
Founder and CEO of L.O.V.E. Ladies Operating Very Effectively
Pamela Daves, Esq.
Board of Directors
Special Education Attorney
Danielle Green
Advisory Board Member
Director of Production Finance,
A & E Networks
Lauren Sutton
Vice President of DITR
Director of Consumer Experience at Brighton Collectibles
Celestine Palmer
Social Responsibility Advisor
CEO/CFO at Celestial Global Enterprisses
Carrie Henley
Advisory Board Member
Sr. Vice President and General Manager, MARIKA
Outcome
We accomplish our mission through our Precious Stone Mentorship Program and Concepts in a Box Leadership & Film Boot Camp and by collaborating with several organizations such as McGrath & Abrams Family Foundation, The Greenwod Family Foundation, Mixed Chicks, Coach Art, Grace Hopper Academy, STEM Academy, Inglewood Unified School District, Living For Forgiving, Baron Jay Foundation, Bessie Morris, Legacy Ladies and foster care organizations.
Additionally, we celebrate the achievements of these unrecognized heroes and our Diamonds in the RAW by honoring them at our annual Awards Luncheon. After the events, we follow-up with our teens via letters throughout the year to monitor their accomplishments and assign mentors as needed.
