About Us
Sonia Kemp CEO/Executive Director
Ms. Sonia Kemp, professional title stands as CEO/Executive Director at Sonia’s Empowering Families Foundation, Inc… My skills and areas of expertise include Project Management, Events, Fund Raising and Business Operational. I received my M.A. from Colorado Technical University. I remain drawn to as well as passionate about charitable organizations such as local community-based organizations. My hobbies and interests include helping people, networking, travel, spending time with family and friends.
My passion is to support the needs of urban community families. Understanding the needs of families, successively empowering them, will guarantee children to be prepared in school and in society.
Our Vision
Every person could achieve their fullest potential and participate in and contribute to all aspects of life.
Who am I? I am a daughter, a sister, and a mother to three fur babies. I am an administrator for the Elmont school district. I serve as a Liaison between parents teachers and students in my role as the head of transportation. I ensured that 4000 students get to and from their destinations safely every school day. I attend the greater Allen Cathedral where I serve on the Liturgical ministry. I am a caregiver for my uncle who suffers from mental illness. I love the Arts especially the Theatre. My desire is for everyone who has a dream to not only reach for it but achieve it! Most of all I have a heart for worship!
Board of Directors
Board Chair Person
Monay Vick
Who am I? I am a daughter, a sister, and a mother to three fur babies. I am an administrator for the Elmont school district. I serve as a Liaison between parents teachers and students in my role as the head of transportation. I ensured that 4000 students get to and from their destinations safely every school day. I attend the greater Allen Cathedral where I serve on the Liturgical ministry. I am a caregiver for my uncle who suffers from mental illness. I love the Arts especially the Theatre. My desire is for everyone who has a dream to not only reach for it but achieve it! Most of all I have a heart for worship!
Board Vice-Chair
Hope Sweets
My name is Hope Sweet and I’m from Long Island NY. I’m a mother of two with a passion for helping others. I believe that every issue has a resolution, either big or small. I’m a firm believer that if you have a pulse then you have potential.
Eudora Ortiz
Board Secretary
Retired School Social Worker Bilingual
Franklin Plaza Senior Center Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus
As lifetime resident of El Barrio, my dream to service my community with my professional skills as bilingual school worker has come to fruition
After my retirement in 2008, from the DOE, my training in educational advocacy continues to be needed. At this time, I feel that Middle Schools have the greatest need for educational advocacy.
I would like to continue to utilize my skills in this area.
Currently on the CB 11 Planning Board, and on the board for East Harlem Block School Inc.
Laurie J Hernandez
Board Treasurer
My name is Laurie Hernandez I am a mother of a two-year-old. I graduated from college with an associate in Human Services. I am working at Catholic Guardian Services, as a Youth Care Worker. My passion is to support the needs of every individual. I believe that to achieve a goal we all work as a team.