Lead
Our goal includes modeling, guiding, self-accountability and setting exemplars of service while
leading and simultaneously knowing how to be led on local and national levels.
Inform
Our goal is to provide Information through communication to build and sustain knowledge that empowers Women and Girls of African descent.
create
Our goal is to create intentional, meaningful and impactful service
that has powerfully positive and lasting outcomes.
cultivate
Our goal is to nurture and foster growth for girls into healthy young adults and then confident womanhood. We also promote cultivation of healthy relationships with other entities (social, political and private organizations) for purposes of meeting National’s goals.
Our Mission
Commitment • Unity • Self-Reliance
NCNW’s mission is to lead, advocate for and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.​
​NCNW fulfills its mission through research, advocacy, national and community based services and programs on issues of health, education and economic empowerment in the United States and Africa.
The value of NCNW is in its combined strength of its members and afilliate groups, its communication of ideas, and its work with women of diverse interests and backgrounds. There is a place in NCNW for anyone who desires to serve by contributing time and talent to NCNW programs and initiatives.
Our Executive Board
President
Simone A. Nicholas
1st Vice President
Kimberly Havens-McVea
2nd Vice President
Mamie Ashley
3rd Vice President
Traci Hinton Peterson