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Krystal Robinson has been apart of the MEMBERS OF ERIE CHAPTER
A LETTER FROM Pretty In Pink family since 2017. Originally KRYSTAL ROBINSON, CHAPTER DIRECTOR

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