Dr. Kleckley is the Founder of The GEMs University and Christian Girls Rock™ Ohio.
Deborah Chambers, has been married for over 44 years to Van, she is a mother of three adult children Steven, Shanelle (James) and Michael in addition to grandmother to one little girl (Hanna). She is semi-retired from the workforce. She has had a long and varied career from social worker, counselor, education coordinator, state of Ohio
Deborah Chambers, has been married for over 44 years to Van, she is a mother of three adult children Steven, Shanelle (James) and Michael in addition to grandmother to one little girl (Hanna). She is semi-retired from the workforce. She has had a long and varied career from social worker, counselor, education coordinator, state of Ohio administrator and most recently associate hospital chaplain. She is an avid reader, loves arts and crafts, knitting and travel.
She has a commitment to working with Gems through talking with friends, family members and church members about their challenges in raising or caring either temporarily or long-term for their grandchildren. She is looking forward to supporting the Gems program in which ever capacity she is needed.
A native of Mansfield, Ohio, Deanna Hardeman was crowned Miss Ohio America’s United States since February 2023 and 2023 Miss Midwest Charm since March 2023. She is a 2008 graduate of Mansfield High School and later an alumna of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Deanna started her journey of pageantry in her 20s, relaying her favorite part
A native of Mansfield, Ohio, Deanna Hardeman was crowned Miss Ohio America’s United States since February 2023 and 2023 Miss Midwest Charm since March 2023. She is a 2008 graduate of Mansfield High School and later an alumna of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Deanna started her journey of pageantry in her 20s, relaying her favorite part of being a pageant queen is interacting with community members and listening to their stories. She loves listening to elders and veterans in particular, saying that she “just love listening to what they have to say and giving them the respect they deserve. Since my grandparents are no longer here, I just want to give gratitude and respect to the elders in the community.”
Her drive to help her community has led her to becoming an elder advocate, public speaker and volunteer. She spreads awareness about nutrition programs that offer food and delivery services to senior citizens, participated in the Area Agency on Aging’s senior spring extravaganza in May 2023, and worked with the Urban Aging Residents Coalition in Columbus.
Though Deanna currently resides in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, she still likes to visit her hometown. Aside from her activism, she enjoys gardening and helping her friends and family landscape their yards and gifting flowers to community members. “My great aunt was like the matriarch of our family, and she always told me to wake up every day thinking about your purpose and to give back to the community,” Hardeman said. “Because you never know when you’ll need help from someone.”
Brigitte Cobbs-Christmon has taught Communication courses at Capital University, and Columbus State Community College (where she was a nominated teacher of the year). She is also the co-author of the publication, “Every Breast Cancer is Different: Illness Narratives and the Management of Identity in Breast Cancer.” (2005), and she is curr
Brigitte Cobbs-Christmon has taught Communication courses at Capital University, and Columbus State Community College (where she was a nominated teacher of the year). She is also the co-author of the publication, “Every Breast Cancer is Different: Illness Narratives and the Management of Identity in Breast Cancer.” (2005), and she is currently a contributing co-author on the Scholarly Journal, “Family and Cultural Transformation: Reawaken legacies of social freedom and hope. (2023).”
Her current academic research interests include Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Diversity, and Spiritual Identity. She has delivered regional TEDx talks that discuss identity, and adaptions to life changes during housing crisis’s where she publicly acknowledged how God saved her life. She is a sought out public speaker with an activist heart. She volunteers in grassroots movements and non-profits around the region. She has helped feed over 12,000 meals to homeless families within the last 14 years. She is enjoying being married to the man who makes her heart smile (Alvin for 20 years) and raising her wonderful daughter (Angel) and amazing son (AJ).
Sasha LaMarr was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She is the mother of four incredible children: Semaj, Sahira, Skylar, and Carter. She is also the grandmother, known as “Honeybee,” to her granddaughter, “bumblebee” Milan. Sasha proudly attends Family Missionary Baptist Church, considered the best church in the region. Senior Pastor Pas
Sasha LaMarr was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She is the mother of four incredible children: Semaj, Sahira, Skylar, and Carter. She is also the grandmother, known as “Honeybee,” to her granddaughter, “bumblebee” Milan. Sasha proudly attends Family Missionary Baptist Church, considered the best church in the region. Senior Pastor Pastor Frederick V LaMarr. Under his leadership, Sasha has become a faithful member stretching over a wide range of ministries that she serve. A true servant of God, she firmly believes that your life’s purpose will unfold when you surrender fully to His plan. Sasha’s beloved bible verse comes from Proverbs 22:6, saying: Educate a child on the right path, and they will stay on it even when older.
As she held the scripture close to her heart, she knew God was calling her to guide today‘s youth. Sasha is committed to making sure every young woman has the right tools to accomplish anything she sets her mind to. It was her decision to step out on faith that led her to join Christian Girls Rock.
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