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
Michelle King
Treasurer DITR
Ceret Daramola
Program Consultant DITR
Arna Fulcher
Advisory Board Member
Arna Fulcher
Title
Pamela Daves, Esq.
Board of Directors
Danielle Green
Advisory Board Member
Lauren Sutton
Vice President of DITR
Celestine Palmer
Social Responsibility Advisor
Carrie Henley
Advisory Board Member
Charlie Lowe
Director of Consumer Experience
at Brighton Collectibles
Director in Office of Workforce
and Economic Development
CEO/CFO at Celestial Global Enterprises
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Coach
Director of Production Finance,
A & E Networks
Sr. Vice President and General Manager, MARIKA
CEO & Pesident
Alford Consulting Group
Special Education Attorney
Advisory Board Member Morgan Stanley
Founder of Diamonds in the Raw
CEO Stone Cold Action
Productions
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.
