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Jania Massey
CANDACE AWARD NOMINEE FOR ADVOCACY IN
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Born in Winston Salem, NC but raised in Charlotte, NC, Jania was raised to give back at a very young age. She loves helping people to the best of her ability because she knows the value of opportunity. Being raised in a single parent home and having a supportive family to motivate, support and encourage her has been very instrumental in her willingness to help others. She earned her bachelor's in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry and Psychology from Winston Salem State University in 2004 and continued her education by obtaining her Master's in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2007.
She has over 11+ years of experience in healthcare industry with knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. She is a member of Junior League Charlotte and avid volunteer in the community, as well as a board member for several local non profit organizations. She was one of the 2015 40 under 40 honorees at Winston Salem State University. In May 2016, Jania was selected as the 1st US advocate for Mama Hope, a non profit organization who trains impact entrepreneurs from around the world. By December 2016, she was recognized in the Charlotte Observer as one of the, Seven to Watch in 2017, for her work in the Grier Heights community teaching youth ladies in the Stiletto Boss University youth entrepreneurship program.
Currently, Jania is running Stiletto Boss University in addition to coaching and consulting for her clients under the JSM Consulting brand. She is an avid volunteer in the community and maintains balance in her life through her relationship with God. For leisure, Jania loves to travel, eat great food and spend time with her family and friends. Her goal is simple, living out loud through implementing her dreams in giving back, making a difference and being the difference in the community.