our founder

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A graduate of Baltimore City Public Schools and Howard University, Takee began her career in media, where she built a foundation in storytelling, communication, and strategy. At BET News, she contributed to high-impact national programming, interviewing influential figures and covering historic moments including President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign trail. Her work placed her at the center of national conversations and strengthened her ability to translate complex issues into accessible narratives—skills that continue to shape her leadership today.

Her exposure to government, media, and policy deepened her understanding of systemic inequities and fueled her desire to work more directly with the communities she cared most about. This path led her to roles within the Baltimore City Circuit Court and ultimately into education and youth advocacy.

In 2012, Takee founded GLAM Program (Girls Leadership Academics Mentoring), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls through mentorship, leadership development, and confidence-building. Designed as a safe haven and launching pad for young women, GLAM partners with institutions including the Family League of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College, and Baltimore City Public Schools to provide afterschool and summer enrichment programming. Her work has earned recognition from the Mayor of Baltimore City, including the Inspire to Inspire Award and a Baltimore City Certificate of Recognition.

Committed to lifelong learning and educational equity, Takee continued her academic journey by earning a second bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Baltimore and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Coppin State University. Her professional experience spans both K–12 and higher education, including work with Baltimore City Community College, the CollegeBound Foundation, and as an AP English Literature teacher—roles that reflect her dedication to expanding opportunity and access for students.

In 2024, Takee expanded her entrepreneurial vision with the launch of Her House Baltimore, a luxury event and creative space designed to bring women together through curated experiences, celebrations, and community-centered gatherings. Blending aesthetics, hospitality, and storytelling, Her House serves as both a venue for GLAM Program and content space that reflects Takee’s belief that environments—when designed with intention and beauty—can inspire connection, confidence, and creativity.

Today, Takee is preparing to take the GLAM Program global through the organization’s GLAM Goes Global initiative, which focuses on expanding opportunities for girls through cultural exposure, international travel, and leadership experiences beyond their immediate communities. At the heart of this vision is a belief that access to the world expands a girl’s sense of possibility.

Takee leads with empathy. She leads with authenticity. She leads with intention. Guided by a profound commitment to service and a belief in supporting every student and every girl she reaches, she is redefining what leadership looks like—especially for women of color in education and community leadership. Her vision captures the spirit of GLAM’s mantra: “The world is our runway.”