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Mrs. Dolores Griffith: A Life of Service, Strength, and Dedication
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Mrs. Dolores Griffith
EMPOW.H.E.R., VICE PRESIDENT
From an early age, Delores Griffith was instilled with the values of kindness, generosity, and service to others—principles that have guided her throughout her life.
With an impressive 22-year career on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs, Delores served as a Financial Librarian, preparing critical documents for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Her professional journey also led her to education, where she spent 13 years as an Assistant Teacher at a private Christian school, shaping young minds with knowledge and faith.
Her unwavering commitment to service extends to the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc., where she has served faithfully on local, district, and international levels. She has held esteemed positions, including Recording Secretary, Vice President, and Superintendent of the International Sunday School Association, dedicating her life to spiritual growth and education.
Beyond the church, Delores has been a pillar in her community. She has served on numerous community and educational boards, working alongside the New York City Police Department (NYPD) Community Affairs and the Board of Education as a PTA President and SLT member, ensuring that the needs of families and students are met.
Her greatest calling, however, has been in her home. Alongside her husband of nearly 44 years, Delores has opened her heart and home to 35 foster children, adopting five beautiful children as her own. Her life is a testament to selflessness, love, and the power of giving.
When you think of EmpowH.E.R, you think of Delores Griffith—the true epitome of strength, help, and service.
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Ms. Sheila Harris: Wellness, Faith, Resilience, Mental Wellness
Ms. Sheila Harris
EMPOW.H.E.R., VICE PRESIDENT
Sheila Harris is a publicity strategist and communications leader with more than 25 years of experience shaping high-visibility media campaigns, cultural storytelling, and brand authority. Recognized as an engaging and results-driven leader, she is also the President of Harris Brand Management (HBM), a certified Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) boutique public relations agency that specializes in delivering publicity and content marketing campaigns.
Before launching HBM, Sheila served for 25 years in the Public Relations Department at ESSENCE Magazine, where she led national publicity initiatives and red-carpet platforms that amplified cultural voices and celebrated Black excellence in entertainment, leadership, and community influence.
Today, Sheila partners with brands and organizations across entertainment, lifestyle, beauty, corporate, and faith-centered spaces providing strategic media visibility, brand storytelling, and leadership communications support. She is also the host of Starts and Stops with Sheila Harris, an audio and YouTube podcast where purpose meets wellness, faith, resilience, mental wellness, and personal growth through meaningful conversations with inspiring guests.
Sheila is a SAG-AFTRA voice actor with broadcast-announcing range, a John Maxwell Certified Life Coach, and the author of Calling Revealed: Seven Spiritual Lessons to Uncover Your Purpose. She holds a B.A. in Media Studies and Political Science from Fordham University (Lincoln Center) and an M.A. in Public Relations from Kent State University. She has also
served faithfully for many years at the historic Greater Refuge Temple Church in Harlem.
Sheila resides in Westchester County, N.Y., and continues to blend media strategy, storytelling, and faith-centered leadership to help others amplify their voice with clarity, credibility, and purpose.