Kailah Ruffen was born and reared in the beautiful Central Florida city of Winter Haven.  Upon graduating from Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School, she entered Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University as a junior and earned the Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science with a minor in public administration.

After serving as a passionate educator  to middle school students teaching civics in the Polk County School System, she accepted a new position with the City of Winter Haven as the Organization Development Administrator. She loves empowering people with accurate information and compassion. She also finds great joy in sharing anything she can to help others along the way. 

All who know Kailah will attest that she welcomes opportunities to pay it forward. 

Serenity Bryce is an Omaha, Nebraska native who relocated to Atlanta, GA, to pursue her academic passions at Clark Atlanta University. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Political Science, graduating in 2021. 

Following her graduation, Serenity became the Program Associate for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., where she is committed to empowering her generation and educating her community about their rights.

Dedicated to bridging generational gaps, Serenity is committed to creating pathways for connection and dialogue. Her passion for social justice and community engagement drives her efforts to inspire positive change and uplift those around her.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is a
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 1981.  NCBW advocates on behalf of Black women and girls, promoting sisterhood, striving for maximum community impact, and preparing our youth for a bright future. NCBW's mission is to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.

NCBW is currently led by our National President, Virginia W. Harris - a respected public servant and community leader with over 20 years of experience as County Auditor for Gwinnett County. 

She holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration, along with certifications as an Internal Auditor and Government Financial Manager. Virginia is also a graduate of the Harvard University Non-Profit Leadership Program.