Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Dedicated to our Golden Girls
Since our founding in 2019, Tinks Golden Girls has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.
Tianna Gresham, MSW (Tink)
(CEO/Founder)
This organization was born from a combination of visions and experiences that I’ve been fortunate to mold into a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls. From a young age, I knew I wanted to make a meaningful impact in my community. That passion led me to earn a Master’s degree in Social Work, with the goal of fostering positive social change and guiding youth toward success.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults in various capacities. I have worked directly with girls, where I saw firsthand the unmet needs and challenges they face. These experiences reinforced my commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering space for young girls to grow, lead, and thrive.
Tinks Golden Girls is more than just an organization—it’s a movement to uplift, inspire, and equip the next generation of strong, confident young women. I am deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, and even more excited about what lies ahead.
Shanelle Bailey MA
(Vice President)
My name is Shanelle and I currently serve as the Vice President for Tink’s Golden Girls and one of the mentors. With a background in clinical psychology, a love for advocacy, and a passion for service, it was a natural fit to join this team. I hope to bring true connection to the girls and help foster relationships that will last into the future. My goal is to encourage, uplift, guide, and be of service to girls within my community as they go through their own personal life journeys, and to let them know that someone is in their corner through it all. Everyone should be their own advocate in life, and with the needed support, I hope to aspire the girls to do develop that skill.
Sterlin
(Team Coordinator)
I received my Bachelors degree in fashion. I always say that growing up I wish I knew then what I know. I joined Tinks Golden Girls because as a mentor I have the opportunity to pour into young girls and teach them some of the things that I would’ve learned along the way. I think that it is very important for the youth to have positive influences outside of their parents that can guide them because it is much easier for them to go on the internet, social media or look at the tv and be influenced by the negativity advertised. Promoting self-love, self-care, and independence is something that I feel is extremely important and I am happy that Tinks Golden Girls is making it possible to do so within our community.
Essence
(Grant Writer)
I lost my mother at a very young age, and as a result it was hard to adjust to a life without her. Alongside my elder sister, grandmother , and many other women that I was fortunate to have they all took a matriarchal role which greatly benefited my adolescent year. As a young woman now, I also became extremely grateful for the guidance that helped me become the woman that I am today. Tink’s Golden Girls allows me to return that favor and be of guidance to the next young girl . I’m extremely excited to help mentor this generation of young ladies.
Karry
(Administrative Assitant)
When I first heard of Tinks Golden Girls, I knew this was an organization I had to be a part of. Growing up in the foster care system presented me with many challenges. However, I refused to succumb to the negative statistics. I have successfully received my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in biology. With all of the experiences I have survived, Tink’s Golden Girls allows me to give back to the community. I wish to push our future young ladies to strive for success and greatness.
Ms. Tee
(Treasurer)
I wanted to be a part of this organization because I was the VP of a similar organization in Newark, NJ, and loved it. I enjoyed giving back and loved the group of girls I had the pleasure of mentoring. I learned so much from those young ladies and I always felt “reach one teach one”
Bryanna
(media Manager)
My name is Bryanna Graham, but I prefer Brie. I am from Camden, NJ. I went to school at Rutgers Business school-New Brunswick majoring in Leadership and management. I currently work in property management for the federal government. Tink’s golden girls reminds me of a youth program I was enjoyed growing up and they helped me so much so I hope to help someone as well.
Maya
(Mentor)
I have always loved working with children. Which is why I pursued and received my Bachelors and Masters degrees in English and Education. I became a teacher because I rarely saw teachers that looked like me and wanted to be a positive role model for children. As an only child, growing up I always turned to my friends and social media for advice which did not always lead me to making the best decisions. I always thought if I had an older sister or mentor, I would have saved myself a lot of trauma. Becoming a mentor for an amazing program like Tink’s Golden Girls allows me to be the older sister I never had for young girls trying to find their way in life. I believe we are not only supposed to learn from our lessons in life but to share that knowledge with others. I wish to be a confidant, friend, sister, mentor, and place of support for these girls and help them see all their dreams are possible.
Asia Hartgrove
(Mentor)
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Deja Peterson
(Mentor)
.Hi I’m Deja Peterson, I graduated from Montclair State University in 2022 with a degree in Jurisprudence Law and society with a concentration in child advocacy and policy and paralegal studies. My goal is to be a role model for young girls in our community to encourage them to follow and find passions in life while also being an advocate for their mental health, education, and well being.
Viante Brewer
(mentor)
My name is Viante Brewer and I am will be receiving my bachelors in Health Science with a minor in psychology at Rutgers University. I grew up in Pennsgrove NJ as well as Camden NJ. Growing up I was in a program similar to TGG and knew when I became an adult that I wanted to give back to my community by becoming a mentor. I love children and enjoy being able to be a helping hand to them. When I heard about TGG I knew that this would be a great opportunity for me. I hope to help the girls in mental health, self esteem, and college readiness!
Alyssa Stephen
(Mentor)
Hi everyone! My name is Alyssa Stephen, and I’m a recent graduate from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, where I majored in Information Technology & Informatics with a minor in Political Science. I’ve always had a heart for giving back, so joining Tinks felt like second nature. From the moment I joined, I was drawn to the love, energy, and purpose that this community brings. As a new mentor, I’m so excited to pour into these amazing girls and be the role model I always wished for growing up!
Breanne Bonilla
(Mentor)
My name is Breanne Bonilla, I have been a TGG mentor for over a year now. One of my goals as a Registered Dietitian is to empower young people to make better food choices, build confidence, and develop a positive relationship with food. My first presentation at Tinks Golden Girls was surrounding healthy eating and body positivity. Since then I have joined as a mentor and my connection with the girls at TGG has grown above what I could have ever imagined. I love providing guidance, emotional support, and offering advice to help them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Anjola Sola-Ojelade
(mentor)