About Us
Yvonne Kennedy, President/Founder
Starting her journey working in the field of human services as a GNA/CNA at the age of 17 years old, Yvonne provided and cared for the elderly for many years. Yvonne a native of South Carolina, now resides in Baltimore, Maryland. After working with the elderly, she desired to work with mentally disabled children which led her to full-time work as an Educational Assistant 13 plus years. Yvonne developed a strong sense of dedication and devotion to helping within the community and the nonprofit sector. Her experience and lifelong dream of having her own nonprofit lead her to form her own organization, Esteem Ladies of Succor, Inc. to improve the quality of life, social and educational welfare for all within her community.
A. Prettymen
My name is Akesha Prettymen, I am an Early Childhood
educator and the mother of 3 young adults. Currently I am
employed as a Preschool teacher at the H.O.P.E Academy.
I am passionate about being of service and helping others.
Along with my work with children I joined Esteem Ladies Of
Succor in 2020, to network, and learn about the many other
ways I can be of service in and around the community.
T. Barnett
Secretary
Tiffany Barnett joined Esteem Ladies of Succor, Inc. in April 2022 because of a shared passion to help those in need in Baltimore City and surrounding communities. Mrs. Barnett believes ELS, Inc. is a compassionate, team oriented, action driven nonprofit organization that genuinely cares about the wellness of our community. She gladly supports their community initiatives because they encourage, motivate, and inspire men, women, and children of all ages.
Mrs. Barnett has a B.A. in Sociology from UNC Chapel Hill and a Masters in Elementary Education from Lesley University. She is a retired educator with 20 years of experience. During her career, she has taught in the public and private sectors, grades two through high school (Geometry and Trigonometry) and served as an elementary and middle school principal.
Mrs. Barnett is also the leading lady of Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc. where her husband Bishop Troy Barnett has been the pastor since July 2016. She serves on several ministries, such as Women’s Ministry, Missionary Board, and the Christian Education Ministry. She enjoys teaching God’s word and has had the privilege of teaching at various women’s ministry fellowships. She has a heart and passion to teach all, especially women to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Maritha Bolling
Board Member