At The Chosen Ones, Inc., our team is united by a shared commitment to protecting children and preventing exploitation. Led by passionate advocates and experts in child welfare, our diverse team collaborates tirelessly to educate, empower, and support families. Together, we strive to create a safer world for children by raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, providing support services, and engaging communities in our mission to prevent child exploitation.
Founder, CEO
Topizia started The Chosen Ones, Inc. to raise awareness about the issues surrounding child sex trafficking after learning her daughter was exploited at the age of 14. Topizia has a Master's degree in Organizational leadership and is also an author, keynote speaker, intercessor, mentor, mother of five, and wife. Additionally,
Founder, CEO
Topizia started The Chosen Ones, Inc. to raise awareness about the issues surrounding child sex trafficking after learning her daughter was exploited at the age of 14. Topizia has a Master's degree in Organizational leadership and is also an author, keynote speaker, intercessor, mentor, mother of five, and wife. Additionally, Topizia is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of working in the accounting/finance industry.
Vice President
Ms. Harris is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and has years of experience in nonprofit management, education and trauma informed practices. She is the aunt of 13 amazing nieces and nephews
Treasurer
Ms. Shumate joined our team in 2020 and has over 20 years of managerial experience in the banking industry. Alicia was born in Muskogee, OK but moved to Detroit MI as a teen Alicia is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children and grandmother of 5 beautiful granddaughters.
Secretary
Mrs. Johnson is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and has years of planning and administrative skills. She is a dental assistant and loves helping people.
Advocate/Survivor
A survivor and advocate in the fight against child exploitation. After graduating from high school in 2012, and then attending Calhoun College, she helped establish The Chosen One’s, Inc. In addition, Mrs. Montague has volunteered with other organizations who provide services to girls who have been or are at-risk of being
Advocate/Survivor
A survivor and advocate in the fight against child exploitation. After graduating from high school in 2012, and then attending Calhoun College, she helped establish The Chosen One’s, Inc. In addition, Mrs. Montague has volunteered with other organizations who provide services to girls who have been or are at-risk of being exploited and has shared her experience in “the life” with a group of teen girls, judges and other officials at DeKalb Juvenile Court. She also appeared as a guest on a well-known gospel radio station in Atlanta as a part of her efforts to alert the community and save young girls from experiencing the trauma of exploitation
Advisory Board Chair
Ms. Young is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. With an extensive background in office administration and a Bachelor's degree in the field of psychology, she has acquired years of experience in facilitating the smooth functioning of diverse work settings. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she is an a
Advisory Board Chair
Ms. Young is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. With an extensive background in office administration and a Bachelor's degree in the field of psychology, she has acquired years of experience in facilitating the smooth functioning of diverse work settings. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she is an avid advocate of women's empowerment; engaging in volunteer work with a plethora of organizations dedicated to this cause. A trained crisis counselor, she provides critical support to individuals throughout life's most difficult times.
Board Member
Ms. Wilson joined our team in 2020. She has a Master's degree in social work and uses her skills to help empower others. Marquita is multi-faceted and is the owner of several small businesses. She was born and raised in Tulsa, OK and is the mother of a talented son.
Board Member
Taylor is from Birmingham, AL and graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in Finance! She recently moved to Atlanta, GA to pursue a career in financial advising. In her free time, she is usually playing with her Aussiedoodle named Riggs, who is her pride and joy!
Social Media Coordinator
Dr. Morrison was born in Eden, North Carolina, but presently resides in Columbia, South Carolina. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Master's degrees from Appalachian State University and Gardner Webb University, and a Doctorate from Northcentral
Social Media Coordinator
Dr. Morrison was born in Eden, North Carolina, but presently resides in Columbia, South Carolina. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Master's degrees from Appalachian State University and Gardner Webb University, and a Doctorate from Northcentral University the University! She typically spends her leisure time working in the technology industry and interacting with her Shih Tzu Gigi.
Event Committee
Mrs. Patterson is a Pet Care specialist with a background in Psychology- ask her how they mix and she'll tell you!!! She is from Chicago, but is a Stone Mountain raised gal who has 5
dogs, 1 cat, a turtle, two kids and a Husband. She is currently an active member
of Beta Delta Phi Sorority Incorporated and The Order of the
Event Committee
Mrs. Patterson is a Pet Care specialist with a background in Psychology- ask her how they mix and she'll tell you!!! She is from Chicago, but is a Stone Mountain raised gal who has 5
dogs, 1 cat, a turtle, two kids and a Husband. She is currently an active member
of Beta Delta Phi Sorority Incorporated and The Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Patterson
has a strong love for advocating for those who can't advocate for themselves.
Helping others is her life given task and she vows to complete it!!
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