Doris Minor-Terrell is a Baltimore resident who has years of experience as a social change agent and human rights activist. Currently, she uses her expertise as a curriculum developer for adults and children with disabilities to lead a high school special needs program in Baltimore City Schools.

Doris has experience working in centers that address domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault of adults and children. She holds an M.A. and M.Ed. Doris is also a Ph.D. candidate, concentrating in Educational Law. In addition to these degrees, she is a paralegal and has received certification in conflict resolution.

Ms. Robin A. Perry joined the Baltimore City Public Schools System in October, 2012 and currently instructs the Cisco Academy Program at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School. Prior to joining BCPSS, Ms. Perry served as Administrator for the Municipal Telephone Exchange, Baltimore City Government. Ms. Perry has experience with mentoring young adults and is committed to engaging internal and external stakeholders in innovative approaches to address the health disparity needs throughout the state of Maryland. Ms. Perry received her Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and Masters of Communications Technology from Strayer University as well as her Masters in Education with a concentration on Career and Technology Education from University of Maryland - Eastern Shore.

Crystal Weaver continues her work around the State of Maryland as she joins the Board of Directors for New Opportunities for Women, Inc. (NOW).  She brings to NOW a vast amount of experience as she has worked to provide services to Maryland's vulnerable population for over 20 years. Her experience includes: management of a clinical trials research unit focusing on the protocols for care and treatment of HIV patients, working to assist children in need of assistance (CINA) and adult public guardianship within programs in the Department of Human Resources, assisting Constituents across Maryland with issues related to difficulties with state programs, and work in the Governor's office for teen-age youth geared towards self-appreciation and self-worth.  Ms. Weaver is also the Founder and CEO of Sharing Hands, Sharing Hearts, an organization providing companion in their own homes.  This program has expanded to include mentoring and community activities for school-aged individuals. Her many experiences have led her to become an active board member of NOW.   She plans to help create opportunities for growth, and solutions to enhance the visions and goals of all participants in our programs.

A leader in several community and church organizations in the Baltimore area and State, Stephanie V. Lee a retired Supervisor of the U.S. Probation Office brings her knowledge of criminal justice, rehabilitation, and strategies for reducing recidivism to New Opportunities for Women, Inc. Stephanie holds an M.S. in Criminal Justice, Univ. of Baltimore, and a B.S. in Social Science, Frostburg State Univ. She looks forward to helping the community prosper and live their best life.

Dr. Purdy brings her knowledge of medical care, treatment and surgery to New Opportunities for Women, Inc. She is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction and Botox Injections. Her medical knowledge is an invaluable resource to our program as we serve all ages, genders and the LGBTQ community.

This man of God was born and raised in the city of Richmond. He is married to the former Myrtice Ball and the father of three children. At an early age, he heard the call of the ministry on his life. While answering the call, Dr. Warren realized that he must be a prepared preacher. He attended Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia and has obtained numerous degrees including but not limited to Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Science in Church Ministries, and Master of Divinity.

Dr. Warren has pastored many churches. In February of 1985, he answered the call to the pastorate of the Whitestone Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. God has blessed Dr. Warren and his congregation to be able to have the Spirit to not just to serve the church but those who stand in need outside the church doors. He currently serves on numerous auxiliaries and committees in the State of Maryland. He is currently affiliated with the United Baptist Missionary Convention of Maryland and serves as the chairman of the trustee board of the Maryland Baptist Aged Home and the American Baptist Churches of The South, where in 2000 he traveled to Zambia as part of a preaching ministry. He serves on the Board of General Ministries of ABC, USA. He is an Instructor in the School of Ministry for the Full Gospel Fellowship and he has served as a substitute teacher in Baltimore City for the State of Maryland. Although God has blessed him to move God’s church from membership to discipleship, he states: “If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain. To God be the glory for the great things He has done!”

We are proud to have Dr. Khambaty who specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine as our Doctor of Record for New Opportunities for Women, Inc. Dr. Khambaty is affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center, Institute of Human Virology. Dr. Khambaty is a graduate of the Cebu Institute of Med, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.

Tonya Green-Pyles was raised in Queen Anne's County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She is a widowed mother of four children, two boys ages 22, and 12, and two girls ages 21 and 18. Tonya has three grandchildren; two girls and one boy. She is recovering from substance abuse and has been abstinent for 13 years.

Tonya has been in the field of HIV and substance abuse for over 14 years. She has worked diligently in the Baltimore City LGBTQ community, traveling on a mobile van to deliver services during non-traditional hours. Tonya lives one day at a time knowing that she is very blessed to be here.

As the Program Consultant of New Opportunities for Women, Inc., she will continue spreading her message about substance abuse, incarceration, HIV, and the importance of medical adherence throughout communities in Maryland.

Brenda Ransom, L.C.S.W  is proud to be a part of our team.  She has a love for her church and community.  She can often be heard saying, "Just call me".  She believes in helping people and has over 30 years experience with providing services to the poor and underserved members of our community.  Brenda received her B.S. degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and her M.S.W. from the University of Maryland School of Social Work.  She was awarded the Rainer Makofsky Memorial Award from the University of Maryland School of Social Work - for Public and Social Justice, .and was honored for her work with victims of Hurricane Katrina.   She has worked with child  Child Welfare providing interventions behalf of children, young adults and their families, locally, nationally, and internationally.  She looks forward to serving clients of New Opportunities for Women  Inc., part-time and helping them receive needed individualized social services.  Her experience with  interventions on behalf of children, young adults and their families locally, nationally and internationally will prove to great asset to our organization and clients.  She will probably be heard saying, "I just want to help you in any way I can". 

Sherri Adair has a love for learning and people. She holds a B.S. in Public Administration from Virginia State University and an M.Ed. from Coppin State University. Sherri provided intensive individualized instruction as a special educator in city schools.

Additionally, Sherri was the Disabilities Services Coordinator at Head Start. During here employment, Sherri supervised employment skills trainers, provided classroom teachers with effective strategies for children with disabilities, and reviewed the efficiency and compliance of individual goals identified for clients. She is now an independent contractor providing direct services in our agency.

Sherri looks forward to using her expertise in learning strategies and developing curriculum for GED tests preparation and career growth. She plans to work closely with area partners to provide the best inclusive program.

Janice Thaxton-Brown Substance Abuse Counselor, is first a member of the New P​salmist Baptist Church, and a proud product of the Baltimo​re City Schools and a proud graduate of Eastern High School. A retired cosmetologist, Brown is now in recovery over 30 years. She takes pride in knowing Baltimo​re City and locations of available treatment centers. Ms. Brown gives her heart and time when she comes in contact with someone in need in our communities. She can always be found, assisting those in need of treatment by naming and referring them to treatment centers. Committed to helping others, her related prior employment includes Changing Point, and Stepping

Stone under the umbrella of Mountain Manner.​

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Reverend Antoinette Gatewood-Sykes is an Associate Minister at Greater Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church (GGMBC) in Baltimore, Maryland, and serves under the leadership of her Pastor, Dr. Reginald Thomas, Sr. previously as the Minister of Administration and currently as the Minister of Ministry Support. She is the first woman in the history of Greater Gethsemane Ministries to be ordained into the Gospel Ministry by the fellowship and the first female minister ordained under Dr. Thomas’ tenure as pastor. She also serves as the advisor to the Women’s Ministry Chair and as a member of In His Presence Liturgical Dance Ministry.

She is the only child of Otho and B. Christine Coleman; co-laborer in the Gospel of Jesus Christ with her husband and best friend, Min. Steven B. Sykes; mother to their beloved daughter, Christine F. Sykes.

She is a member of the executive council for Sisters in Ministry (under the leadership of Dr. Leah E. White) and was included in the first group of inductees into the Female Clergy Support Group (under the leadership of Apostle Karen Bethea).

Her formal education has culminated in the following: a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies from Hampton University; dual Masters Degrees in Theology and Church Ministries from the Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, MD. While attending St. Mary’s, she was awarded the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Study and Practice of Ministry and the Olin P. Moyd Scholarship for African American Students. Currently, she is enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry Program, concentrating on Transformational Leadership, at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, OH.

Her life Scripture is Luke 1:49, “He who is Mighty has done unto me great things and Holy is His Name”.