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Krystal Robinson has been apart of the MEMBERS OF ERIE CHAPTER
A LETTER FROM
REGIONAL EGIONAL
R from Pittsburgh Pa, she relocated to Erie in
D ty’s Communications program (2009). Upon
DIRECTORIRECTOR
Ladies of Pretty In Pink,
t is my hope that this message finds you all well
considering all we are facing as we approach
Ithe second half of 2020.
To the parents, “inhale, exhale, breath in deep”
While there is much uncertainty that fills our
days, we do know, that We have a responsibility to
help guide our community of young women into
greatness!
To the ladies of the Pretty In Pink, both Erie
and Pittsburgh chapters, as I suggested to your
parents inhale, exhale, breath I encourage you
in this moment to “open your eyes to see” what
is happening all around you. Sadly, what you
are seeing is not a pretty picture. You are being
exposed to the very ugly spirit of racism, disregard
for black lives, and total chaos and disruption. A
country divided, daily-discord, and an America full
of greed.
WHAT ROLE will YOU play in the next several
years?! It is critical that we do not get lost and
distracted by what is happening, around us. We
must ensure we are guiding our youth along a
path that is solidified in truth, boldness, and a zeal
to change what needs to be changed. WHICH IS
WHY Pretty In Pink is gearing back up to release
a summer edition digital magazine! From girls
for girls, to stay connected, stay encouraged,
and continue to build a strong foundation that
our communities of daughters can walk in true
freedom! Feeling equipped and empowered!
Pretty In Pink family since 2017. Originally KRYSTAL ROBINSON, CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Year 1 Members 2017-2018
2010 after graduating from Clarion Universi-
Alaya Knight
Serenity
gracing the Erie community Krystal worked
Alianna Velez
with the Booker T Washington Center as a Amaiya
Public Relations Coordinator, before joining Angelina Leone
Erie Insurance in 2012, and remains current- Ava Lamb
Ayonna Carr
ly. She is the proud mother of 12-year-old Alaya Knight who is
the creative controller of the Summer PIP Magazine! Krystal’s Arianna Tarver
Jaydese Kramer
goal is and will always be to make sure her daughter is surround- Kaziah Velez
ed by like- minded young ladies who know they have the support Lily Nelson
they need to stride strongly into destiny! Though Krystal is mak- Makayla Howe
ing the transition from the corporate scene to an entrepreneurial Treasure Rupp
route …She will always make time and space for Petty in Pink!
Founder of Pretty In Pink YEAR 2 MEMBERS 2018-2019
London Lewis
Arianna Tarver
Dr. Shaunte’ McFarland is a licensed, edu- Alaya Knight
cation advocate dedicated to exclusively Treasure Rupp
supporting families of special needs chil- Kimora Boyd
dren. She is the mother of three, children Neviyah Parker
Christopher, Jr., Joshua, and Mia. She will be Jasiyah Stonewall
celebrating 7 years of marriage to Christo- Kaziah Velez
Deniya Hollis
pher McFarland, Sr. this May. She has over
Pennsylvania Chapter Director 10 years of special education experience MEMBERS OF PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
in a variety of settings, such as K-12 schools, schools on military MIA JACKSON, CHAPTER DIRECTOR
bases, learning disability units, and family treatment centers. She Year 1 Members 2018-2019
holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University Dakota Young
of Arkansas at Pine Bluff a, dual master’s degree in education and Nautica Morgan
teaching from Lindenwood University. She received education Elyse Valentine
and a common-law certificate from Harvard University. Current- Kenyatta Blanchard
ly, she is pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Jayden Evens
Mia Jackson, almost immediately jumped Tiontae Palmer
on the opportunity to accept the role as Jaionna Covincil
Cen’nyah Wilson
the Pittsburgh chapter director when ap- Nicole Carpenter
proached, as she obviously has a love and Shie Olivia Davis
heart for children! Born and raised in Pitts-
burgh PA, she attended Westinghouse High 2019-2020 Special Summer Enrollment
for both Pittsburgh/ Erie Chapters
School, and proceeded to complete pro- open through July 31st! Visit www.
grams at both Delaware State University; El- prettyinpinkerie.com “contact us” page for
ementary Education K-8 and John Hopkins more information!
University Masters of Education. Since 1993 Ms. Jackson as most
know her by, (soon to be Mrs. Jackson) has been a teacher in the Once a member always a member!
Pittsburgh Public School system. She is a member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority Incorporated, and excited to continue advancing
in her sphere of influence of education.