About Us

As a mother of three daughters, helping girls feel confident and have a healthy self-esteem has been Renee’s job for the last 25 years. As a School Counselor for 20+ years, Renee has been an advocate for children and is fueled by a passion to help children feel socially and emotionally strong. Prior to founding She Believes in Me, Renee worked with non-profit Code 3 Association to forge positive relationships between the police department and local at-risk communities. The success of this program was  featured in the Washington Post and Associated Press and helped inspire her to go further to address the emotional needs of young girls in the community she witnessed daily through her work as a school counselor. Renee is a true believer in establishing a support system for young girls to help them become confident and strong community members. Helping to empower girls to live strong lives for a successful future is the reason Renee started She Believes in Me.

Having spent over 20 years in the corporate world, she left it to focus on motherhood and a second career using her interpersonal and organizational skills to support those in need. She has a 20-year track record as an active, dedicated, and consistent volunteer for various organizations. Teri’s childhood family was exposed to too much, too young. It took a village to empower Teri’s family from their challenges, showing her that community support can make all the difference in a child’s life story, as it did with her. She is keenly aware that a child whose emotional and psychological needs are nurtured is more likely to have academic and social success. Teri is deeply passionate about She Believes in Me and the children and families they serve. She understands that even a smile can change a child’s day, and a warm blanket can feel like a hug for someone in need.

After 35 years in the workforce, Kathleen retired in 2020 as a systems engineer from The MITRE Corporation, a not-for-profit systems engineering firm. Working for a not-for-profit corporation, supporting the federal government, Kathleen is keenly aware of earning public trust, the scarcity of resources to accomplish what you want, and the need for efficiency and effectiveness. She hopes to apply her skills to help She Believes in Me achieve success in their mission. Kathleen raised her three boys as a single parent and understands the challenges of parenting while working full time. They have since commented that what impacted them the most was having good role models. Seeing others be successful gives one hope and confidence they can be successful, too. This is the power of She Believes in Me, inspiring and giving hope to young girls. Kathleen and her dog Coco, like to travel around the country in her RV appreciating the beauty of the country and its people. They have been to National Parks, beaches, mountains, farms, ranches, vineyards, museums and even a football stadium.

Angela graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development. She plans to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a school counselor. Angela started volunteering for She Believes in Me in 2020 as a girls’ event mentor and an emergency delivery driver. While earning her degree at Virginia Tech, she also interned at the Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley, working with the children in the domestic violence shelter. Angela’s passion for serving vulnerable families stems from a desire to empower and encourage their children. In her free time, Angela enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and going for walks with her dog, Isaac.