OUR FOUNDER

Brenda Sawyer 

Founder Director  |  Author

Brenda Sawyer was born and raised in New York City and currently resides in Philadelphia.

Her strong spiritual foundation acknowledges that she is a Woman of God who believes that she can do all things through Christ who strengthens her. As a young child, Brenda has always had a passion for teaching and imparting knowledge. After graduating from Hunter College with a dual major in Psychology and Early Childhood Education, Brenda taught elementary school for twenty-six years for the School District of Philadelphia. Brenda holds a second Master’s degree from Cabrini College. In addition to being a published author of Encouraging Words For The Mind, Spirit And Soul, she is also the Founder and CEO of GIRLS WALKING WITH INTEGRITY EMPOWERING FOR DESTINY (GWWI), a Christian mentoring ministry which empowers young ladies between the ages of eight and eighteen to become all that God has called them to be.