Proven Leadership & Commitment to Community
My mom was a Marine, a single mother who raised three girls and believed in the value and opportunities of education. The more you knew, the better prepared you were to deal with any situation. From the time we could write, she taught us to write our goals out and have a plan to accomplish them. Each time we scratched off an accomplishment, it increased our self-
confidence.
That foundation, and her strong example helped me overcome many challenges in life…like becoming a single mother in college. That was not on my list, but it didn’t change my goal to get a degree. It did, however, add several new items to my list, and taught me the joy of parental love and patience. I found ways to raise my son and daughter and continue my education,
becoming a lifelong learner with three degrees and now working on another.
My mom was a living example of commitment, duty and service–traits I have lived by and motivate me to serve others. I also understand difficulties faced by students—but know what self-confidence and determination can accomplish. We need to impart that message to our students.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Early voting runs October 18 to October 29
Proud Public School Parent:
KaTrina is a proud parent of Iniko Jr. and Karlee, both graduates of New Orleans Public Schools. She firmly believes we must create an education system that empowers all students to achieve their goals and build a brighter future.
Proven Leadership:
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.: Chapter President
National Black MBA Association Inc.: Chapter President
Louisiana Federation of Business & Professional Women Inc.: Club Vice President
National Association of University Women Inc.: Branch President and National Financial Secretary
Experience:
Membership Manager: Responsible for $7M in revenue
CEO: K Chantelle Griffin Consulting Firm
Program Manager: 10,000 Small Businesses
Commitment to Kids:
Secured $200,000 in endowed scholarships at local universities
Mentored over 500 middle and high school students in resume building, mock interviews, etiquette, health and wellness, and self-esteem
Conducted college tours for high school seniors
Partnered with Dillard University to provide STEM summer programming for middle schoolers
Awards:
March of Dimes Spotlight on Success Honoree
Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women, Inc. State Community Achievement Award
WDSU Remarkable Women Nominee
Diva Talk Power 50 Shades of Excellence Recipient
National Association of University Women, Phenomenal Women Award
CityBusiness Woman of the Year
Commitment to Community:
March of Dimes, Advisory Board
American Cancer Society, Advisory Board
Save our Brass Culture Foundation, Treasurer
No Aids Task Force, volunteer
Urban League ULEAD Graduate (Fall 2017 Cohort)
City of New Orleans Civic Leadership Academy, Graduate (Fall, 2017)
Delta Gamma Fraternity, Inc., Loyally Anchored Life Member
National Organization for Women (NOW)
Regular Baptist Church, Member
A lifelong learner with three degrees:
Bachelor | Business Administration with a minor in Psychology | 2006
Master | Business Administration | 2010
Graduate Certificate | Accounting | 2013