MEET THE FOUNDERS
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Lovisa T. X. WoodsonAbout
Lovisa was raised by her mother Marian and grandmother Louise who were doers, gatherers, planners, preparers, healers, and strong, compassionate women who instilled a strong sense of self in all their children. Her mother's love made her feel that anything was possible. Her mother always said you knew in September that Christmas was coming in December. Meaning that you had plenty of time to prepare and these are the values of which she instilled in her children. Lovisa shares her parents’ qualities. She is loving, strong, compassionate, a planner, a doer and still to this day has a strong sense of self and along with Suzette, My Lion’s Heart was created. |
Suzette Martinez-QuilesAbout
Suzette is a first-generation immigrant from Honduras. As a child, her mother always instilled in her and her two older sisters the importance of Education and dressing for success. For Suzette, being the youngest meant dressing for success even if you were wearing hand-me-downs. Suzette dedicates her success and passion for helping others to her mother and father. She now instills her parent's life lessons to her daughter and son. |
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Lovisa T. X. Woodson IIAbout
Lovisa is a proud Black woman, West Philadelphia native, and lover of humanity. Her time is dedicated to loving herself, her family, including her two sons, Logan and Lohan, and her friends, while committed to civic engagement, socioeconomic empowerment, and impactful work. Lovisa prays you, too, will seek opportunities to be actively involved in this historical movement and be a part of real change. er Education. Lovisa is working on her MBA focused in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. |