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Sister to Sister International, Inc. (STSI) is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that links women,  girls and families of African descent globally, to the resources that connect, advance and strengthen them. We do this through advocacy, education and the promotion of African culture.  MISSION STATEMENT Sister to Sister International, Inc. (STSI) is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that links women, girls and families of African descent globally, to the resources that connect, advance and strengthen them. We do this through advocacy, education and the promotion of African culture. Developing healthy lifestyles is a cornerstone of the organization. Our primary areas of focus include Health and Wellness, Education and Global Affairs. To this end, we sponsor health symposia and campaigns, personal and professional development workshops and seminars; fundraisers to enable charitable contributions and student scholarships; global briefings; communications & academic enrichment programs for youth; publish periodic Newsletters and a Newsflash to promote advocacy and information sharing; dialogue with legislators on key issues affecting women and families; support UN conferences, network with women from all over the world and collaborate with partners to advance our causes. THE HISTORY THE HISTORY PRESIDENT & FOUNDER PRESIDENT & FOUNDER THE BOARD THE BOARD MILESTONES MILESTONES the history OUR HISTORY Sister to Sister International, Inc. (STSI) was founded in 1994 as a family group and has since grown into a network of hundreds of women globally, from diverse backgrounds including grassroots, professionals, entrepreneurs, elected officials, students and activists from around the world. Sister to Sister International, Inc, (STSI) is governed by a twenty-one member Board of Directors along with an International Advisory Board. STSI implements its activities through volunteer committees and special programs, related to the organization’s mission, which are produced throughout the year. Members are the life force of the organization and are invited to attend quarterly membership meetings, along with signature events. Sister to Sister International, Inc. (STSI) holds Special Consultative Status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. STSI is affiliated with the Department of Public Information and collaborates with the World Health Organization on health campaigns. We support the United Nations Platform for Action on Women and its objectives regarding Race and Gender Equality, Development and Peace, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals. founder PRESIDENT & FOUNDER Cheryl Brannan A seasoned professional with a “unique portfolio of skills,” now focuses on what she considers to be her “life’s work.” This includes serving as founder of Sister to Sister International, Inc. (STSI) a nonprofit organization established in 1994, to link women of African descent globally; as well as President of the Brannan Solutions Group, a multi-faceted consulting firm, specializing in the elimination of health disparities in communities of color; women’s empowerment, education and strategic management programs and initiatives. Brannan holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from SUNY at Cortland and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Mercy College, where she is an adjunct professor, in the Department of Business. She serves on several boards that promote the educational and professional advancement of women of color. Download full bio "It is a humbling privilege to mentor and guide the next generation of women in leadership" board THE BOARD Sister to Sister International, Inc. is led by a diverse group of board members over the past twenty-five years. Germaine Scott serves as the Board Chairperson and the diverse demographic of women that serve on our board have been a major asset and include, inter-generational, grassroots, health, academia, spiritual, international and political, expertise and experiences, among others. We also have an International Advisory Board with accomplished, experienced leaders in the business and professional world. We have been able to stay-the-course despite the financial challenges and hardships that we, like many nonprofits in the US have experienced, over the past seven years. We believe our future is bright, as we make progress toward our goals. View All Board Member Profiles BOARD MEMBERS (in alpha order) Donna Bell, Melissa Bess, Brenda Bracey, Cheryl Brannan, Angela Campbell, Vera Cheek, E. Adell Dowdy, Charmaine Golding, Dana Johnson Sutton, Zenobia Kelly, Lisa LeFever Booker, Subomi Macaulay, Pearl Quarles, Darlene Russell, Germaine Scott, Zelda Strong-Diaz, Mabel Takona, Marcia White Smith milestones PROUD HISTORICAL MILESTONES AT-A-GLANCE 1985 FOUNDER CHERYL BRANNAN TRAVELS TO AFRICA 1985 Prior to the formation of STSI, Cheryl Brannan travels to Africa for the first time, attending the Third World Conference on Women in Nairobi, Kenya as a non-governmental UN Delegate. The Nairobi Forward Looking Strategies, a blue print for the advancement of women was adopted. 1987 SISTER TO SISTER PRODUCTIONS TRAVELS GOES ON A MISSION 1987 Cheryl Brannan establishes Sister to Sister Productions and travels to West Africa adopting villages; delivering school and medical supplies. They also initiate an African clothing line featuring their designs made by tailors. The African Fashion Shows are hosted in Yonkers, New Jersey and Maryland. The family continues to re-connect with their history including travels to Senegal and Ghana with Professors Leonard Jeffries and Eugenia Bain, as well as noted historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke. 1993 STSI IS ESTABLISHED 1993 Sister to Sister Productions, a family group evolves into Sister to Sister International, with a mission to “link women of African descent globally to various resources that connect, advance and strengthen them.” They begin doing this through advocacy, education and the promotion of African culture. Developing healthy lifestyles becomes a cornerstone of the organization. 1994 STSI SPONSORS IT'S FIRST EVENTS 1994 STSI sponsors its First Annual Health Symposium, including an UJAMAA Marketplace of vendors, which becomes a signature event, held at Riverside High School, Yonkers, N.Y. STSI sponsors its first Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Dr. Eugenia Bain at the Yonkers YWCA. 1997 STSI ATTENDS THE FOURTH WORLD CONFERENCE ON WOMEN IN BEIJING, CHINA 1997 STSI Founder & CEO Cheryl Brannan travels to Asia for the first time, attending the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China as a non-governmental UN Delegate. The Beijing Platform for Action was adopted into the organization. 2000 STSI SPONSORS ITS FIRST UN DAY 2000 STSI sponsors its first UN Day during the Commission on the Status of Women’s 44th session, including a Student UN Tour & Briefing, Thematic Workshop and Networking Reception; with women and UN Dignitaries from around the world. This becomes a signature event and collaborative effort with key global NGO UN partners, annually. 2002 STSI PARTNERS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS 2002 STSI is granted Special Consultative Status with the UN Department of Public Information and Economic Social Council, becoming an official partner. 2003 STSI SECURES A HOME OFFICE ADMIN RESOURCES 2003 STSI secures office space, part-time staff and consultants STSI launches a “Maama Kit Campaign” safe birthing initiative for women in Africa with the World Health Organization, the Links Incorporated and various community partners, raising funds to sponsor over 3,000 kits! STSI sponsors a “Law Day” reviewing legal issues and processes with members of the community; Spearheaded by STSI member and noted civil rights attorney Gail Wright Sirmans, Esq. 2004 STSI ANNOUNCES THE DAISY S. GEORGE AWARD 2004 STSI announces the Daisy S. George Award, at its UN Day Networking Reception, to honor the legacy of an outstanding humanitarian and public servant at the UN and beyond. STSI members & family first Bar-B-Q is held at Kingsland Pointe Park STSI hosts its first Holiday Party & Charity Event, New Rochelle, N.Y. STSI sponsors a Community Education Forum, with Academic Pathways for students and parents at the Yonkers Riverfront Library. 2005 STSI SPONSORS HEALTHY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA 2005 STSI is granted Special Consultative Status with the UN Department of Public Information and Economic Social Council, becoming an official partner. 2007 STSI HOST GALA AWARD DINNER 2007 STSI Gala Awards Dinner, “Queen of the Nile” award recipients: STSI Founding Family Group members, Jeanette Ray and Rose Taylor, receive Distinguished Award Recognition. Third Annual High Tea event is held “Saluting Octogenarians” with Special Guest Mistress of Ceremonies, Phylicia Rashad, at the Royal Regency Hotel, Yonkers, N.Y. 2008 STSI ESTABLISHES NEW CONNECTIONS 2008 STSI Delegation travels to Senegal and the Gambia to visit STSI projects and establish new connections. 2009 STSI SUPPORTS HEALTHCARE REFORM 2009 STSI is granted Special Consultative Status with the UN Department of Public Information and Economic Social Council, becoming an official partner. 2010 STSI SPONSORS ITS FIRST STEM CAMP & RESTRUCTURES 2010 STSI sponsors its first annual STEM Camp for Black & Latina girls in partnership with Academic Pathways. STSI re-structures and elects Laverne Johnson, Board Chair. Funded by the Westchester Community Foundation for a 3 Year Faith Based Health Initiative with the Kingdom Baptist Church, in Yonkers to promote healthy lifestyles among parishioners and members of the community. 2011 STSI SPONSORS STEM CAMP IN NIGERIA 2011 STSI sponsors a STEM Camp for high school students from Lagos State Government in Nigeria with a local NGO partner. Camp was designed by STSI Founder & CEO, Cheryl Brannan with support from Nigerian born, STSI Board Member, Subomi Macaulay. 2012 STATEFARM BECOMES A STSI PARTNER & SPONSOR 2012 The Supreme Court upholds the ACA and the theme for STSI’s Healthy Weekend Extravaganza is: “Affordable Care Act: Access, Prevention & Career Opportunities” State Farm becomes a STEM Camp Precious Partner and Sponsor. 2013 STSI ATTENDS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MARCH ON WASHINGTON & BECOMES A NYS HEALTH AMBASSADOR 2013 STSI sponsors its first annual STEM Camp for Black & Latina girls in partnership with Academic Pathways. STSI re-structures and elects Laverne Johnson, Board Chair. Funded by the Westchester Community Foundation for a 3 Year Faith Based Health Initiative with the Kingdom Baptist Church, in Yonkers to promote healthy lifestyles among parishioners and members of the community. 2014 STSI CELEBRATES MAJOR MILESTONES 2014 STSI celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Benefit Gala and sponsors its 5th Annual STEM Camp presenting five “REACH for the STARS” scholarships. “Vendor & Craft Fair” was executed with a focus of promoting small businesses and entrepreneurship at the Nepperhan Community Center. We are proud to unveil this baseline research report that provides a snapshot on Black women and girls in Westchester County. This report entitled, “ Still I Rise” is an extension of our work that began in 2015 with the Obama White House Council on Women and Girls. We have since utilized a collective impact framework and built a cross-section of over 25 stakeholders, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for Black women and girls in Westchester related to STEM, STEAM and Health Curricula and Careers; Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Maternal Health and Healthy Lifestyles; Suspensions, Trauma & the Juvenile Justice System and Entrepreneurship, Pay Equity and Economic Prosperity. This groundbreaking research is meant to bolster our efforts and assist us in managing by fact. This report is also a testament to the resilience of Black women and girls, many of whom have achieved against the odds, rising to key positions, in government, like the Hon. Andrea Stewart Cousins, NYS Senate Majority Leader. She is the first woman to hold this position in NYS, as well as other Black women who have been trailblazers in the judicial, business, academia, and the arts, to name a few. Get Your Copy Now!

Sister to Sister International, Inc. is proud to celebrate 30 Years of Service to Westchester and beyond. We invite you to celebrate with us on Thursday, September 26, 2024 - An Evening Benefiting Black and Brown Women and Girls' Initiatives. Event STSI & Mission: Founded in 1994 by Cheryl Brannan and her family, Sister to Sister International, Inc. (STSI) is a nonprofit, non-governmental 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization with a singular focus: to educate and advocate for the advancement of Black women, women of color, girls, and their families locally and globally. Headquartered in Yonkers, NY—one of the most densely populated cities in Westchester County with a majority-minority population including numerous communities of color—STSI works to empower those it serves and ensure their safety, rights, and well-being. Locally, our program effort is anchored by our groundbreaking STEM and STEAM offerings where middle and high school girls are introduced to the world of science and math through a cultural lens, including advance introduction to these subjects by accomplished professionals that serve as role models. This ultimately enhances their self-confidence and competency, as well as, life and career choices. In 2010 STSI offered the first ever STEM/STEAM summer camp in the Lower Hudson Valley New York region for Black and Brown Girls. This has since matured into a highly acclaimed year-round academy. The program has had a life altering impact on the outlook of over 1,000 girls and their families. Globally, STSI has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations since 2004. There, we co-host an annual United Nations Commission on the status of women global event. Recently, in 2019 STSI undertook a seminal research project, “Still I Rise: Status of Black Women and Girls in Westchester County” to better understand the scope of the issues facing Black women and girls in Westchester County. The research was driven by four pillars of inquiry that have led to a report and the creation of collective impact workgroups with diverse stakeholders including business, government, community, academic and faith-based organizations. The four program areas include: STEM/STEAM Education (our original pillar); Health & Wellness with a special focus on Black Maternal Health; Juvenile and Social Justice; and Entrepreneurship, Pay Equity and Economic Prosperity. In these efforts we work with several key community partners to achieve collective impact. STSI Accomplishments At-A-Glance: Funded over forty (40) Reach for the Stars Scholarships over the last ten (10) years. Sponsored and executed thirteen (13) Annual STEAM Summer Camps and eight (8) year-round academies for Black Girls and Girls of Color. Created the Westchester Black Maternal Health and Child Center of Excellence (WBMCCE) in partnership with St. John’s Riverside Hospital and various community partners to educate and train expectant mothers, their families and health care providers to improve birth outcomes for Black women. Advocated for change through the Momnibus Act; Created a Pre-eclampsia Campaign; Created a County-wide dashboard highlighting birthing statistics; Launched the Black Online Business Directory for Westchester County and beyond with over 120 registered businesses. The directory may be found online - s2si.org/BBD Raised parent and community awareness of the unequal treatment of Black and Brown girls in the school environment by hosting private screenings of films like "Pushout" and “On These Grounds” with over 500 participants. Conducted eight (8) workshops for parents to advance their knowledge on the issues of equity and inclusion and how to develop their civic voice, to advocate on behalf of their children in a school and community environment. Hosted over ten (10) financial literacy, lunch and learn and pay equity workshops. Hosted two (2) informational workshops for Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification . STSI IS ON THE MOVE

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Health and wellness is a cornerstone of Sister to Sister International. With a focus on Maternal Health, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Mental Health & HIV/AIDS Reduction, we promote healthy lifestyles and weave health literacy into all of our programs. HEALTH & WELLNESS HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION EDUCATION GLOBAL AFFAIRS GLOBAL AFFAIRS HEALTH & WELLNESS Health and wellness is a cornerstone of Sister to Sister International. With a focus on Maternal Health, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Mental Health & HIV/AIDS Reduction, STSI advocates for and promotes healthy lifestyles and health literacy into all of our programs. Almost 20 years ago, we started our Health Symposium, which grew into a Healthy Weekend Extravaganza. We also, implemented a “Sisters Beating the Odds & Claiming Wellness Campaign” for almost a decade. The tag line for the campaign that promotes health screenings is “Knowing Your Stats is where it’s At!” STSI has supported the adoption of the Affordable Care Act and sponsored educational forums to ensure that the public is appraised on how to access services. We work with physicians and various community stakeholders to break down the barriers related to access to health services for women and families of color, while re-enforcing self-empowerment and responsibility. We have also had a significant impact working with area churches and our faith-based partners like the Kingdom Christian Cultural Center, where many parishioners have become healthy role models in the church, their families and communities. S.T.E.A.M. SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | ARTS | MATH S.T.E.A.M. Health & Wellness SISTERS BEATING THE ODDS & CLAIMING WELLNESS Knowing Your Stats is Where Its At! Click Here for Documents S.T.E.A.M. SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | ARTS | MATH EDUCATION Education is one of Sister to Sister International’s key areas of focus. We have collaborated with other partners around educational initiatives. Also, we have sponsored student and parent workshops with our trusted partner Dr. Angela Campbell and Academic Pathways, over the past fifteen (15) years. Many of our education forums have been coordinated by college interns and STSI youth members. They have featured college students and career fairs, as well as information sharing for parents on how to be an effective champion for your child academically, along with the art of applying for college scholarships and so much more. STSI has been on the cutting-edge of STEM education for girls of color, in Westchester County. STSI Founder & CEO, Cheryl Brannan used her educational background to introduce the concept and design of the inaugural program. For over a decade, our multi-faceted STEAM Camp for high school girls aims to assist in remedying the significant lack of representation of women of color in Science Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math fields in the U.S. The STEAM Camp provides advance math and science instruction, STEAM lectures, exposure to STEAM role models and field trips, along with leadership, public speaking, networking, and self-esteem building skills. Our STEAM camp has evolved into a year-round STEAM Academy. In 2011, STSI through it’s UN NGO affiliations, facilitated a STEM Camp here in Westchester for a group of 8 Nigerian Lagos State Government students, and 2 teachers. The camp received critical acclaim and received great support, from Nigerian born board member and treasurer, Subomi Macaulay. Education GLOBAL AFFAIRS GLOBAL AFFAIRS STSI is an official UN partner holding Special Consultative Status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Department of Public Information (DPI). Over the years STSI has sponsored many global events and collaborated with all aspects of civil society, including governmental and non-governmental entities, as well as the private sector, locally and globally. We have championed causes related to literacy and the adoption of the Gambian National Library in memory of the late Ruth V. Washington, an STSI friend who was in a fatal car crash prior to serving in her post as Ambassador to the Gambia; to assisting women in Haiti, through our “Helping the Ladies In Haiti Campaign” after their most recent tragic earthquake. Over the past ten years, our UN Days have become a hit with many students and women looking forward to joining STSI and global partners at the UN annually, to participate in thought-provoking impactful activities, during the Commission on the Status of Women’s sessions and so much more! Global Affairs UN STEAM Sistahs at the UN World of Work Girls at Unite Nations Commission on the Status of Women at UN UN STEAM Sistahs at the UN World of Work 1/4 ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE Sponsored 10 Annual UN Days & Youth Briefings, Global Workshops & Networking Receptions; Adopted the Gambian National Library, and donated over 1,000 books; Collaborated with WHO, raising funds and donating over 7,000 safe birthing “Maama Kits” to women in Africa; Raised funds for and donated personal effects to our “Helping the Ladies in Haiti” campaign; Raised funds for the “Gifts of Limbs Program” to purchase prosthetics for youths who lost limbs during the civil war in Sierra Leone Raised funds for fistula repair in support of girls/women in Niger who are living with fistulas and treated as outcasts Collaborate with the UNA – USA organization along with the African Women’s Alliance, Women’s Consortium of Nigeria, Millennium Development Global Watch, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Nu Omega Chapter – Westchester County and UN Women, to name a few. 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