Women of the Dream’s 10th Annual Scholarship Celebration
Saturday, June 13, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Camden High School Campus – Aux Gym
1700 Park Blvd. Camden, NJ. 08103
For twelve years, Women of the Dream (WOD) has stood beside the young women of Camden—encouraging them to dream boldly, persevere through adversity, and pursue higher education with confidence and purpose.
Join us for an inspiring day as we celebrate the accomplishments of our current and past WOD scholarship recipients—young women whose resilience, leadership, and determination embody the very heart of our mission. Their voices are powerful. Their stories are unforgettable.
Guests will also hear uplifting remarks from Camden’s mayor, Victor Carstarphen, the school district’s new superintendent, Alfonso Llano, community leaders, sponsors, donors, parents, and the WOD girls themselves, who will take center stage, sharing their personal journeys and reflections on what it means to be supported, seen, and believed in.
✨ This is more than a celebration.
✨ It is a testament to possibility.
✨ It is a call to continue investing in dreams that change lives.
If you are unable to be with us in-person, join us On YouTube Livestream.
2026 Brittain Foundation Scholarship Winner
Brittain Foundation
High Academic Achievement
& Participation Award
Kauthar Calvente
Creative Arts High School
Major: Fashion Design and Merchandising
2026 Top Five Scholarship Winners
Star Cebollero-Rodriquez
Eastside High School
College: Kean University (NJ)
Major: Musical Theatre
Scarlett Iglesias-Najera
Creative Arts High School
Major: Political Science
Lourdeyshka Martinez Melecio
Big Picture Learning Academy
Major: Pre-Med
Analiese Richards
Creative Arts High School
Major: Biochemistry
Adriana Ruiz
Big Picture Learning Academy
Major: Nutrition and Food Science
2026 Youth Empowerment Scholars
Ivyanna Berry
Creative Arts High School
Major: Business Administration
Aaliyah Black
Creative Arts High School
Major: Fashion Design & Merchandising
Kimberly Brito
Charles Brimm Medical Arts High School
Major: Philosophy
Deborah Cruz-Torres
Creative Arts High School
Major: Philosophy
Emiyah Haggins
Creative Arts High School
Major: Psychology
Jala Harvey
Creative Arts High School
Major: Animation and Visual Effects
Na'Bry Jenkins
Big Picture Learning Academy
Major: Forensic Science
Ariya Kelley
Creative Arts High School
Major: Psychology
Trimill King
Big Picture Learning Academy
Major: Exercise Science
Laura Martinez
Creative Arts High School
Major: Biochemistry
Lashiya Pone
Creative Arts High School
Major: Sports Medicine
Kamila Rosa
Charles Brimm Medical Arts High School
Major: Nursing
Amiyah Taylor
Creative Arts High School
Major: Biological Science/Pre-med
X'zaria Wyatt
Big Picture Learning Academy
Major: Business Management
Natalia Mejia
Camden High School
Major: Aviation/Professional Piloting
2026 Corporate Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Pathway to Leadership Sponsor
Youth Empowerment Sponsor
Youth Empowerment Sponsor
Youth Empowerment Sponsor
on behalf of Denise Morrison
Youth Empowerment Sponsor
Youth Empowerment Sponsor
Youth Ambition Sponsorship
Youth Ambition Sponsorship
Dr. Adunni Slackman Anderson
Youth Ambition Sponsor
Youth Achievement Sponsor
Youth Achievement Sponsor
Youth Achievement Sponsor
Youth Ambition Sponsor
College Supply Sponsor
Youth Ambition Sponsor
Individual Donors
- Latane Bradley (NJ)
- Dr. Faye Coleman (MD)
- Sharon Combs (NYC)
- Leslie Dykeman (NY)
- Dr. Keana Fairfax (NJ)
- Linda Flake (NJ)
- Jessica Gibson (NJ)
- Ryan Handy (NJ)
- Dawn Hiltner (NJ, Board Member)
- Donna Ramos Johnson (DC)
- Shana Johnson (NJ)
- Mary Lynne Reynolds
- Carol Joyce Farrar Rosemon (GA)
- Melissa Shilale (NJ)
- Tracy Vujic (NJ, Board Member)
- Deb Weinstein (MA)
- Nekayah Williams (NJ)
Special Scholarship Donation
- Fred and Pamela Dashiell (MA)
In memory of Leslie C. Morris, niece of Women of the Dream Founder, Leslie Morris - Timothy Jones (CA)In memory of mother, Maude Jones