ABOUT WHOW

At WHOW, we empower women worldwide to excel in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to provide the tools and support women need to heal from trauma, regain strength, and achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

Our Mission

To empower women globally by advancing their education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every woman heals from trauma, regains her strength, and thrives independently. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where women can find hope, empowerment, and the resources necessary to transform their lives.

Diversity Goal

We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or experience.

Our History

WHOW began as a school project by Crystal Ifekoya, which evolved into a thriving organization. Crystal understands the power of women supporting women, having been uplifted by many during her own struggles. She founded WHOW with the belief that mutual support is essential for women to navigate life’s challenges successfully.

Crystal Ifekoya, a multi-talented business owner with a passion for helping others achieve their goals, holds a master’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in business management. She accomplished these feats while being a full-time single mother of three girls. As the founder of WHOW, she also owns BOSS Encounters, volunteers with SCORE, serves on the board of BWBOA, and is the past VP of Diversity and Inclusion for the Junior League of Tulsa. Crystal’s journey from homelessness to homeownership, from dropout to master’s degree holder, and from employee to entrepreneur, exemplifies her belief that with faith, anything is possible.

 

Leadership

Crystal Ifekoya

Founder Director President

Business Owner

Ramona Rogers

Vice President

Oklahoma State University

Felice Renfro

Secretary

Accountant

Shannon Luper

Community Partnerships

Girl Scouts of OK

Suni Hertt

Board Governance

Oklahoma State University

LaQuanda Pippins

Volunteer Chair

Keller Williams

Tamiya Lewis

Treasurer

Department of Human Services

Tiyahna Garrett

Program & Events

Tulsa Regional Chamber

Arthetta Pouncil

Senior Governance

Counselor