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
Suni Hertt
Treasurer
Oklahoma State University
Felice Renfro
Secretary
Accountant
Arthetta Pouncil
Senior Governance
Counselor
Breanna Graham
Membership
Attorney
Marquess Dennis
Board of Directors
Director Dream Center
Abi Bermudez
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
NaviLexis Solutions
Shannon Luper
Programming
Girl Scouts of OK
LaQuanda Pippins
Volunteer Chair
Keller Williams