Empowering and nurturing young women.
Mission
To empower, educate, and mentor young women to become tomorrow's visionary leaders and changemakers in their communities and beyond.
The Experts
Inspire
Lead
Dr. Nikki Stewart, EdD, MPA
Founder and Owner
Dr. Stewart specializes in the following areas of health and human services.
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Organizational Leadership
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Effective Communication
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Conflict resolution
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Coaching
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Time Management
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Professional Development (multiple topics)
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Team Building
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Non profit Management
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public health and safety,
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social services and support,
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healthcare administration,
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mental health, and
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social determinants of health.
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Dr. Klonette Johnson, EdD, LMSW, MPH, SIFI
Consultant
Dr. Johnson specializes in the following areas of
Mental Health services.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Narrative Therapy
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Family Systems Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Care
Dr. Nikki Stewart is a proud Bronx Native, completing the majority of her education and earlier career in the borough where she was raised and loves. After graduating in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Education from the University of Mount Saint Vincent (Riverdale in the Bronx), Dr. Stewart attended Baruch College in New York City, completing her Masters in Public Administration in 2005. With her continued passion for understanding the roles of caregivers and the family they care for, Dr. Stewart went on to complete her doctoral studies in Education at St. John Fisher University, graduating in 2016. Her research focused on the resiliency of young adult males raised by African American grandmothers, who live in the Bronx.
Dr. Stewart has over 25 years of experience in the Health and Human Service field, in particular providing services and supports to older adults and their families. After serving 6 years in city government, Dr. Stewart saw the need to return to community service. Currently, she serves as the Deputy Executive Director for a local nonprofit within NYC, overseeing 5 departments (7 programs) from Older Adult programming to Mental Health Services, running an Article 31 Clinic and Geriatric Mental Health program. All services provided help individuals across the lifespan to live independently with dignity, as contributing members of the community.
Dr. Stewart is also an Adjunct Professor teaching leadership and management courses at St. John Fisher University and Antioch University, serves as the Chair of Research and Advocacy for Caregivers Outreach Mentorship Empowerment and is a board member for the Citywide Behavioral Health Coalition for Black Elders.
Dr. Stewart’s commitment to serving her community and nurturing the next generation of young women leaders is a continued and never ending passion of hers. She hopes to encourage and support young women leaders through services of YWL2 for may years to come.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Dr. Klonette Johnson, EdD, LMSW, MPH, SIFI is a dynamic scholar-practitioner, social work educator, and experienced leader in human services. As Chief Program Officer at a leading NYC nonprofit, she oversees a wide range of programs addressing developmental disabilities, behavioral and mental health, aging, and housing. Her trauma-informed, person-centered leadership prioritizes equity, dignity, and access to care.
An immigrant from Ghana shaped by her family's experience of the Liberian civil war, Dr. Johnson brings deep personal insight to her mission of building systems that support vulnerable and marginalized populations. Her career spans roles in residential counseling, family therapy, and clinical program development, with contributions across major New York State systems including OPWDD, OMH, and OASAS.
Dr. Johnson holds dual undergraduate degrees, an MSW from the University at Albany, an EdD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (earned by age 27), and an MPH from New York Medical College. A certified Social Work Field Instructor, she is committed to mentoring future practitioners. Currently pursuing her LCSW and CASAC credentials, she continues to expand her clinical expertise.
Widely respected for her advocacy, especially around mental health in communities of color, immigrants, and people with disabilities, Dr. Johnson champions emotional wellness, resilience, and holistic care. She leads with cultural humility, clinical insight, and a strategic vision for systems that empower every individual to thrive.