Leadership Team
V.J. Boatwright, Director
PASTOR VERNA J. BOATWRIGHT
Founder, Boatwright Family Day Care Center | Entrepreneur
Pastor Verna J. Boatwright is an entrepreneur and founder of Boatwright Family Day Care Center. She is the owner and pastor of Chief Cornerstone of Hope Outreach Ministries and leads Praise & Pause with Pastor Verna J. Boatwright, a daily prayer community where people gather at 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to pause, pray, and find strength together. A devoted mother to two daughters, Cherise A. Williams and Marsha L. Boatwright, Pastor Boatwright continues her late husband's legacy through her commitment to faith, service, and spiritual empowerment, aligning with Nurture the POWERFUL YOU Foundation's vision to cultivate emerging leaders into history makers who will stand among the greatest..
Clifton Rodriquez, CPA
CLIFTON H. RODRIGUEZ, CPA, PA
Finance Manager, Payroll & Tax Advisor
Clifton H. Rodriguez brings extensive expertise in finance management, payroll administration, and tax advisory services to Nurture the POWERFUL YOU Foundation. As a Certified Public Accountant, he ensures financial excellence and accountability, supporting our mission to empower emerging leaders and transform lives.
Cherise A. Williams
CEO|Founder|Chairman
GENERATION Z Advisory Board: THE MOVEMENT STARTS NOW
Nurture the POWERFUL YOU Foundation is collaborating with Generation Z on something Amazing! A movement for the next generation of emerging leaders.
This is not your typical advisory board. This is Gen Z stepping up, speaking out, and shaping the future.
We are not just talking about change. We are building it.
We are not waiting for permission. We are taking massive action.
We are not following the old playbook. We are writing a NEW one.
This is for the dreamers. The disruptors. The unstoppable.
Gen Z is not just the future—they are the NOW, and we are empowering them with the mentorship, resources, and platform to become the history makers who will stand among the greatest.
Lead with vision. Live with purpose. Leave a legacy.
#GenZLeaders #NurtureThePowerfulYOU #MovementStartsNow
NPY Generation Z Advisory Board
MALIK C. WILLIAMS Co-Chair Designate, Generation Z Advisory Board
Malik C. Williams serves as Co-Chair Designate of the Generation Z Advisory Board for Nurture the POWERFUL YOU Foundation and the Cherise A. Williams Heart Health Campaign. At the age of 13 years old Malik faced an unimaginable moment, Malik saved his mother, Cherise A. Williams', life when she suffered a massive heart attack. Following
Malik C. Williams serves as Co-Chair Designate of the Generation Z Advisory Board for Nurture the POWERFUL YOU Foundation and the Cherise A. Williams Heart Health Campaign. At the age of 13 years old Malik faced an unimaginable moment, Malik saved his mother, Cherise A. Williams', life when she suffered a massive heart attack. Following her instructions before she lost consciousness, he took action as she died for 1 hour and 30 minutes before being revived. This profound experience ignited his passion for heart health advocacy, public health, and his commitment to serving others.
A dedicated advocate for community impact, Malik is a Hunger Council Member, helping feed 400 families monthly through Feeding America and serves with the American Heart Association - Broward Heart Walk through the affiliation organization NSU Florida. A passionate violinist with a love for contemporary music, Malik graduated with honors from St. Lucie West Centennial High School and is currently a student at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. His commitment to service, leadership, and wellness exemplifies the foundation's mission to cultivate emerging leaders into history makers who will stand among the greatest.
Good News
Announcement: Powerful You Community!
A new episode is coming soon, just for our incredible young members, featuring insights and stories by yours truly, Cherise A. Williams. Stay tuned for inspiring insights and stories to empower your journey!