Lenore “Le” Brinson- Founder/Chair
Lenore Brinson was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and encountered many difficult life situations as a young adult in an economically challenged city. With the desire of wanting more out of life, she made the decision to join the United States Air Force and served as a dental assistant. During her eight year commitment Lenore enjoyed the path she had chosen and began volunteering for various organizations and community events but quickly realized, again, she wanted more. It was then she found her passion for making a difference and inspiring others, especially young women that reminded her of her own life journey.
Consistently striving to better herself, Lenore took a leap of faith and separated from the Air Force, started an event planning business, enrolled and completed cosmetology school and is now fulfilling her dream of building a Non-profit organization whose mission is to empower women and inspire them to achieve not only the possible, but to aim for the impossible. Lenore founded Inspired by Queens in 2014 with the belief that all women are Queens born with the ability to do and be great with a little encouragement, love, guidance and mentorship.
Lenore Brinson was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and encountered many difficult life situations as a young adult in an economically challenged city. With the desire of wanting more out of life, she made the decision to join the United States Air Force and served as a dental assistant. During her eight year commitment Lenore enjoyed the path she had chosen and began volunteering for various organizations and community events but quickly realized, again, she wanted more. It was then she found her passion for making a difference and inspiring others, especially young women that reminded her of her own life journey.
Consistently striving to better herself, Lenore took a leap of faith and separated from the Air Force, started an event planning business, enrolled and completed cosmetology school and is now fulfilling her dream of building a Non-profit organization whose mission is to empower women and inspire them to achieve not only the possible, but to aim for the impossible. Lenore founded Inspired by Queens in 2014 with the belief that all women are Queens born with the ability to do and be great with a little encouragement, love, guidance and mentorship.
Aisha Lamons- Vice Chair
Aisha Lamons was born into a large working-class family and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Growing up watching her parent’s strong faith and work ethic had a major impact on Aisha’s development. She joined the Air Force shortly after high school hoping for a chance to escape a city being overrun with poverty, crime and limited opportunities. She credits the Air Force and a series of mentors with helping her mature into a well-rounded individual with a passion for charity and the service of others.
Aisha has benefited tremendously from mentorship and believes that the impact of positive female role models is undeniable. After a move to the Tampa Bay area Aisha was in the process of finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She felt overcome with the desire to be of service to her new community. The Queens at Inspired by Queens, Inc. gave her the opportunity to do just that.
Aisha Lamons was born into a large working-class family and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Growing up watching her parent’s strong faith and work ethic had a major impact on Aisha’s development. She joined the Air Force shortly after high school hoping for a chance to escape a city being overrun with poverty, crime and limited opportunities. She credits the Air Force and a series of mentors with helping her mature into a well-rounded individual with a passion for charity and the service of others.
Aisha has benefited tremendously from mentorship and believes that the impact of positive female role models is undeniable. After a move to the Tampa Bay area Aisha was in the process of finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She felt overcome with the desire to be of service to her new community. The Queens at Inspired by Queens, Inc. gave her the opportunity to do just that.
Patralynn Turner- Co Founder/Committees Chairman
Patralynn Turner is a native of Hawai’i and the youngest of seven children. She joined the Air Force with hopes of new adventures. Patralynn has had the pleasure of working as a Program Director and event planner at MacDill Air Force base. She started an event planning business with her then co-worker Lenore Spearman which allowed them the opportunity to expand their passion for working with and giving back to the community.
Patralynn developed a strong sense of devotion for mentoring others not by choice, but by being someone that coworkers were able to confide in and look up to for guidance while in the military. This experience gave her a deep appreciation for nonprofits and the urge to seek to improve the quality of life for others in her community one person at a time.
Patralynn Turner is a native of Hawai’i and the youngest of seven children. She joined the Air Force with hopes of new adventures. Patralynn has had the pleasure of working as a Program Director and event planner at MacDill Air Force base. She started an event planning business with her then co-worker Lenore Spearman which allowed them the opportunity to expand their passion for working with and giving back to the community.
Patralynn developed a strong sense of devotion for mentoring others not by choice, but by being someone that coworkers were able to confide in and look up to for guidance while in the military. This experience gave her a deep appreciation for nonprofits and the urge to seek to improve the quality of life for others in her community one person at a time.
Myronica Knight- Co Founder/Treasurer
Myronica Knight was born in Tampa, FL. Raised in a neighborhood where the crime rate and drugs subjugated the community; she witnessed her biological mother fall victim to the drug and alcohol abuse. Raised by her grandparents in a Christian home, Myronica was an active church member. Myronica struggled with self-esteem,self worth and her confidence.
After being blessed with two beautiful daughters, Myronica knew that she didn't want her daughters to be burdened the same struggles that she faced. After the passing of her mother in 2010, she got closer to God. She knew that it was because of God’s grace that she has developed the strength, courage and self-esteem to carry herself as a Queen. Myronica became a board member of Inspired by Queens and that has helped her excavate her darkest issues and heal from the possible diversions of her true purpose. Inspired by Queens has heightened her passion to motivate other Queens that it is possible to ascertain their true purpose.
Myronica Knight was born in Tampa, FL. Raised in a neighborhood where the crime rate and drugs subjugated the community; she witnessed her biological mother fall victim to the drug and alcohol abuse. Raised by her grandparents in a Christian home, Myronica was an active church member. Myronica struggled with self-esteem,self worth and her confidence.
After being blessed with two beautiful daughters, Myronica knew that she didn't want her daughters to be burdened the same struggles that she faced. After the passing of her mother in 2010, she got closer to God. She knew that it was because of God’s grace that she has developed the strength, courage and self-esteem to carry herself as a Queen. Myronica became a board member of Inspired by Queens and that has helped her excavate her darkest issues and heal from the possible diversions of her true purpose. Inspired by Queens has heightened her passion to motivate other Queens that it is possible to ascertain their true purpose.
Moneeke C. Byrd- Co Founder/ Director of Public Relations
Moneeke Byrd was born and raised in Miami-Dade County, FL. After graduating high-school, she attended Miami-Dade College, briefly, before joining the United States Air Force. After completing a tour in Korea and a deployment to Qatar in 2015, she decided that it was time to lay down her badge to become a constant in her children's' lives, as a single mother; and eventually continue her education in efforts to secure a better future for she and her children. In 2016, she separated from Active Duty. By 2018, she graduated with her Associates of Arts in nine short months, and she had recently received her Bachelor's of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management. As a board member of Inspired by Queens, Inc., she uses her past tribulations as a guide for at-risk girls and single mothers, and allows her present successes to be proof that anything is possible. She is passionate about guiding others to their own light within, and showing them that there is a purpose behind every trial. She says that with GOD, all things are possible and she believes that she is living proof of just that!
Moneeke Byrd was born and raised in Miami-Dade County, FL. After graduating high-school, she attended Miami-Dade College, briefly, before joining the United States Air Force. After completing a tour in Korea and a deployment to Qatar in 2015, she decided that it was time to lay down her badge to become a constant in her children's' lives, as a single mother; and eventually continue her education in efforts to secure a better future for she and her children. In 2016, she separated from Active Duty. By 2018, she graduated with her Associates of Arts in nine short months, and she had recently received her Bachelor's of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management. As a board member of Inspired by Queens, Inc., she uses her past tribulations as a guide for at-risk girls and single mothers, and allows her present successes to be proof that anything is possible. She is passionate about guiding others to their own light within, and showing them that there is a purpose behind every trial. She says that with GOD, all things are possible and she believes that she is living proof of just that!
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