P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls, Inc. announced in a press release that Maya Dezell will serve as its Head Mentor in our Hinds/Rankin Chapter Area.

Dezell first joined the P.E.A.R.L.S. family in December of 2016. She is a graduate of Alcorn State University where she received her B.S. in Psychology. She is also a graduate of Jackson State University where she received her M.S. in Rehab Counseling.

When Maya was asked about her feelings about her new role she replied,"I am excited about making a difference in these young girls lives. I’m also excited to take on this new position and challenge myself to be a better person and to help make this organization better and even more greater than it already has shown to be . This mentoring program has brought me so much knowledge about myself and others . I’m ready to Change Lives, One PEARL at a Time for this upcoming year!"

"We are thrilled to have Kelsey join our advisory team. We look forward to how she will use her previous knowledge, experience and expertise in order to help us continue to improve and expand our programs for the benefit of our PEARLS.” says Aisha Erma Lenora Saffold, P.E.A.R.L.S. Executive Director.