About Us
In 2019, the visionary and founding president, Tonya S. Harris, had a bold idea to change the dynamics of how African American women served the communities of the Terrebonne, Lafourche and surrounding parishes. The vision began to unfold as Tonya reached out to a select few women, among whom are current THRIVE! members, Dr. Elena Mann (Vice-President) and Dr. Kalisha Hanley (Parliamentarian) with Adrienne Marts and Dr. Rhonesia Simmons-Woodard joining the core group shortly afterwards. Tonya then identified five specific areas of need and began to initiate community programming with like-minded women, aiming to build stronger families to build stronger communities under the name of Community Action Network - Bayou Region.
In 2023, with the refinement of membership, rebranding and the dissolution of Community Action Network, The Powerhouse Collective known as THRIVE! was established to continue the service legacy and carry forward the impactful initiatives previously undertaken.

THRIVE! Mission
Who We Are: THRIVE! is a powerhouse collective of exceptional, forward-thinking women dedicated to effecting positive change in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and nearby parishes.
The Work We Do:
Through impactful programming, THRIVE! aims to inspire individuals to lead healthier, more prosperous and purposeful lives by delivering volunteer services, education, raising awareness and providing resources to address specific needs within our local communities:
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Health Promotion and Equity
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Fostering Our Youth
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Embracing The Arts
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Foreign Outreach
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Community Needs
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Youth Protege'






Our Exemplary Executive Board

Tonya S.Harris
President

Elena Mann
Vice-President

Quateka Bolden
Treasurer

Monique R. Clark
Recording Secretary

Dionne Brown
Financial Secretary

Kalisha N.Hanley
Parliamentarian

Roxanne Reed
Member-At-Large

Kirsten Hill
Program Chair

Iriel Nunnery
Membership Chair

Brittany B.Brown
Protégé Chair
Our Outstanding Members

Brandy
Adams

Lanette
Andrew

Quateka
Bolden

Tanga
Bonvillain

Andrea
Brinkley

Dionne
Brown

Brittany
Brown

Deneil
Brown

Monique
Clark

Melissa
Clay

Deidre
Coleman

Nicole
Davis

Jenise
Evans

Lori
Gardiner

Kalisha
Hanley

Tonya
Harris

Sheena
Henry

Kirsten
Hill

Tanya
Howard

Melissa
Jefferson

Nicole
Kerley-McGuire

Elena
Mann

Adrienne
Marts

Tasha
Miles

Iriel
Nunnery

Roxanne
Reed

Jene
Robinson

Janelle
Short

Kaina
Steward

Mechel
Taylor

Keena
Williams

Breeon
Williams

Rhonesia
Woodward
























