Life Journeys Writers Guild, Inc


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LJWG MISSION STATEMENT



The Life Journeys Writers Club, also known as the Life Journeys Writers Guild (DBA), embraces, nurtures and recognizes its members as passionate readers and writers, and empowerment seekers through the Literary Arts—the written word rendered in all mediums.

The Life Journeys Writers Club dba Life Journeys Writers Guild seeks to use literary arts as an empowerment tool to help disenfranchised and underserved families, men, women, and youth engage in a creative process that incorporates academic, self-esteem, personal/social tolerance, and communication skills building. LJWC/LJWG’s goal is to produce empowered families and individuals prepared to live productive and happy lives.

The LJWC/LJWG is an ever-growing diverse group of writers, eclectic in genre, professional backgrounds and experience. It welcomes professionals and amateurs, alike. It encourages, informs and promotes writers with the purpose of propelling their literary passions to the next desired levels of success. It also seeks to serve as an all-inclusive economic bridge to research, resource, literary opportunity as well as a vehicle to self-improvement throughout the community.

Its members shall always abide by a civil code of honor, behavior and encouragement. Critiques and written material, while always creative, many times edgy, and honest, must neither be cruel nor overtly offensive. The LJWC/LJWG reserves the right to reconsider and/or revoke membership if that code is violated or if a conflict of interest obstructs the progress, purpose and/or good of the nonprofit.





DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT



The LJWC/LJWG believes in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its engagements, interactions, and encouragements, one-on-one, in communities, and with the public. It strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members, employees, consultants, partners, visitors, guests, and audiences, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, impairments, incarceration, or aftercare.

The LJWC/LJWG is committed to ensuring fairness and equality in hiring employees, recruiting consultants (facilitators, editors, mentors, etc.) and board members, and providing training and support to help its team members practice and build awareness and understanding of diversity issues. It also seeks to engage with and support organizations advancing social justice, diversity, and equality in its communities and beyond.

The LJWC/LJWG recognizes that this work is ongoing as it continues to learn and grow in its commitment to practice and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).





The Life Journeys Writers Guild, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, serving those passionate about the Literary Arts, and making a difference in the world around us. The LJWG serves as an economic and empowerment bridge of access to the Literary Arts, and the therapeutic benefits it provides by way of Literary Therapy℠. Help us make a difference with your support!!!!! Yvonne J. Medley, LJWG Founder



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Life Journeys Writers Guild, Inc. Founder and Board Members



Yvonne J. Medley

LJWG Founder/Executive Director



Journalist, and Author



Robert G. Medley, Sr.

LJWG Chair



DOD/Chief Training director for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, retired, and Volunteer for prison programs



Crystal N. Hunt
LJWG Vice Chair



Chief of Staff, Charles County Government, Master Public Information Officer, 2017 Graduate of Leadership Southern Maryland, and Fiction Writer



Kimberly A. Roper

Treasurer



VP Branch Manager, PNC Bank



Toni Miller-Williams

Secretary



Sr. Program Manager: Capture Manager and Proposal Manager, Technical Writer for Peraton, Inc, and Fiction Writer



Adam Miles



Maryland native, former youth football coach, accomplished auto mechanic and advisor, devoted sports fan (football) and loves the art of storytelling.



Elisa R. Cruz



DOD/Homeland Security, U.S. Army, Chief Warrant Officer 3, retired, Volunteer for prison programs and Fiction Writer



Cameron Posey



Federal Government Technical Writer, Literacy/Higher Education Advocate, Screenwriter and Children, and Young Adult Fiction Writer.



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