About
World of Girls and Boys Leadership. Est. June 18, 2019.
President & Founder,
Terri Ann Howard, MSHS, SBL
Terri Ann is a Youth Development Specialist, she has been empowering youth to be successful since 1985. She started her journey with girls on the east side of Buffalo, NY. She initiated her community outreach with children, providing services and programs for girls, such as dignity pageants, educational, and character enrichment workshop trainings. She has a NY State Public School Teacher Certificate and is a Certified School Counselor.
She is a graduate of Houghton Liberal Arts college with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and minor in biblical studies. Masters in Christian Counseling from Jacksonville Theological Seminary.
Graduate of Canisius College, Master of Science - Human Services
Advance Masters’ Certificate, SBL and SDL Canisius University 2023
She has devoted 22 years of dedicated service to the Buffalo Public Schools, in the capacity of teacher, parent facilitator, school counselor, vendor and parent volunteer. In addition to several years in the charter school district as a school counselor.
Terri Ann’s strategic and innovative leadership skills were recognized by the New York State Alliance of Black School Educators. They awarded her with the Educator of the year honors award.
Present and Previous Community Services and Affiliations
Urban Christian Ministries, Volunteer
Project Lee Ministries, Vice President
TC Ministries Enterprise, Community Outreach Pastor for Girls
Bethesda International Church, Trustee Member
Zion Dominion Global Ministries, Youth Pastor
MacAlpine Presbyterian Church, Lead Elder
World of Girls and Boys Empowerment, Mentorship Co., CEO
True Bethel Church, Elders Ministerial Leadership Team
Mayor Brown Summer Youth Internship Program, Worksite Supervisor.
Buffalo Youth Employment Coalition Member
Eight Days of Hope, Volunteer
Chapel Church, Cheektowaga, Volunteer Ministry Leader for Girls
Women’s Leadership Council Member, Canisius University
Western NY Spelling Bee Competition for parents and their children
Founder of Previous Community Outreach Events and Services
Debutante Pageant of Divinity for Girls, 1985 – 2011
Dignity Pageant for Girls and Boys, 1997
Radio Show – Young Ladies Making a Difference, 2001 – 2008
My Sisters Keeper, and Sisters United, Neighborhood Mentoring and Leadership Programs, 2002
TC Counseling Services for Girls, 2006
Young Men of Character Conference, 2014 – 2016
Mother & Daughter’s Sunday Brunch, 2022
Present: Community Outreach Educational Services & Events
5 Paths of Empowerment:
LEADERSHIP TRAINING HUB:
FUN LEARNING, GOOD FRIENDSHIPS, ADVENTOUS PROJECTS and BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
EVERY Saturday 2:30 pm. to 4:30 pm.
BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES: 7-17
Spelling Bee
An annual competitive event for parents and children to foster family unity and academic excellence.
Community Outreach Collaboration
Youth Empowerment Alliance
The YEA consists of organizations and businesses working together to empower children and young adults to become confident, brave and great influential leaders.
We collaborate regionally and nationally as a team, in support of each organization's vision. Helping with projects, training and community events. Also providing emotional and mental health support for one another if needed as challenges arise.
Youth Empowerment Radio Show
1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH, 10:30AM EST. RADIO STATION WUFO, 1080AM BUFFALO, NY
Educational Leadership Training Classes & Academic and Behavioral Mentors for Students
DON'T AIM TO FIT IN, AIM TO STAND OUT!