Founded in 2002, Empowerment Resources, Inc. (ERI) is a 501(c)(3) grassroots non-profit organization in Jacksonville, Florida that serves at-risk youth and families by providing programs and services that positively impacts the whole family. The organization is honored to have the commitment and dedication of the following volunteers who direct the ERI programs.
Founding Executive Director
Elexia Coleman-Moss has spent her career supporting children, adolescents, and families facing social and economic challenges, bringing first-hand experience as a caseworker, behavior specialist, child advocate, and community organizer. She has designed and led programs that foster personal growth, leadership, and family well-being.
Elexia holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Florida A&M University and a Master’s in Public Administration. She is also a graduate of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program, a nationally recognized trainer in the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum, and has earned a Certificate of Completion from the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute in May 2010.
Her dedication to children and families has earned her multiple honors, including recognition in 2014 by the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women as one of 10 local women making outstanding contributions to Jacksonville; the “Making the Grade Award” from Volunteer Jacksonville; the WJCT’s American Graduate Award, selected as one of Jacksonville’s 40 Under 40 leaders by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2008. In 2024, Elexia and Empowerment Resources received the Positively JAX Award from News4Jax for making a difference in the community for 20 years.
Her commitment to community service extends beyond ERI, as she actively volunteers with organizations such as the First Coast Girls Initiative, the University of North Florida Marketing Advisory Council, School Advisory Council (SAC), and Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
Outside of her professional work, Elexia enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, making (and eating) charcuterie boards, and traveling.
Sean Clinkscales – Owner/Creative, Honey & Co.
Carla Flowers (Ad hoc) – School Social Worker, Duval County Public Schools
Wendy Gillis – Visiting Instructor, Marketing, University of North Florida
Marsha Grant – Legal Practice Assistant
Andrea Jefferson – Education
Whitney S. Johnson – Health Care
LaTonya Lipscomb Smith – Attorney at Law
Ty’ra Malloy – Case Manager & Investigator
Amakeda Ponds – (JIW Parent Liaison) and Content Design Manager, Vystar
Nemiah Ruthledge – Owner of Body Paradox
Walette Stanford (Ad hoc) – Compliance Director
Kaila White – RN Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and JIW Alumna
