Diamond In The Rough has successfully served near 5,000 girls and families over the past decade due soley to the passion and dedication of our incredible team. Our leaders bring a broad range of experience and expertise and have found Diamond In The Rough a great place to use their gifts and talents for God's glory.

If you are looking for an organization to plug into as you make an investment that will last a lifetime,  then Diamond In The Rough may be it.  Click here to learn more about short- term and long-term volunteer opportunities. 

Founder &
​Executive Director

nicole steele

Director of Training & Development

deyonne parker

Education Coordinator
​

audra mcdaniel

Crisis Intervetnion Coordinator

chrystol payne

CROWNS College & Career Coordinator

Christa whitaker

Onboarding Captain
​

Angela Little

Programs Coordinator

Cherwanda Lancaster

Solitaires Single Parent Support Coordinator

Jamell cottrell

DIDS Team Leader
(PreK - 1st grades)

Carol harvey

DIDS Team Leader
​(2nd -3rd grades)

Tammy smith

Princess Team Leader
(4th & 5th  grades)

Charlisa Hall

Emerald ​Team Leader
(6th & 7th grades)

Emerald Team Leader
​(Grades 8th)

Anamaria Akins

Brilliant Team Leader
(9th grade)

Reese phillips

Brilliant Team Leader
(10th- 12th grades)

natalie morman