Dr. Anana Phifer Derilhomme Recognized for Advancing Global Leadership and Mentorship for Women and Girls

By Kendra Hall

GLOBAL — International leadership organizations continue expanding programs that equip women and girls with the skills, resources, and confidence needed to lead in civic, professional, and community spaces. Across sectors, mentorship and education driven models are shaping how young women engage with leadership and long term development.

Among those contributing to this movement is Dr. Anana Phifer Derilhomme, a global educator, advocate, and organizational leader whose work focuses on empowering women and girls through mentorship, civic engagement, and economic education.

Dr. Anana Phifer Derilhomme will be honored on March 7, 2026 at the Women’s Empowerment and Awards Brunch Gala in Philadelphia. The event recognizes leaders across education, advocacy, wellness, and entrepreneurship whose work strengthens families and communities while supporting youth leadership and emotional wellness initiatives.

She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BlessedGirl Global, an international mentoring and leadership organization committed to developing confident, civically engaged, and purpose driven young women. Through education, mentorship, and leadership training, the organization supports girls as they transition into adulthood and leadership roles.

BlessedGirl Global operates multiple initiatives designed to address the full spectrum of needs impacting women and girls. These programs include the 4C Youth Civility Movement, which focuses on character development and civic responsibility; the Pads and Panties Project, supporting menstrual health access; BG Birthing Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services; and BG Life, which provides life insurance brokerage and financial protection education for families.

Leadership organizations increasingly emphasize holistic models that integrate health, education, financial literacy, and mentorship. Programs addressing these areas together often produce stronger long term outcomes for youth and families.

Dr. Anana’s background spans organizational leadership, business administration, world civility education, sexual risk avoidance education, doula and childbirth training, and community based health education. Her interdisciplinary experience allows her to support women and girls across multiple stages of life.

As a World Civility Ambassador, International Chaplain, Licensed Insurance Broker, and John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, she works across education, leadership development, and faith based spaces. Her approach centers mentorship, accountability, and preparation for leadership roles.

Her work extends across the United States, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean through partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community agencies, and international leadership forums. These partnerships support youth development, maternal health education, and leadership programming for women navigating personal and professional transitions.

Dr. Anana has also engaged with international initiatives connected to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, contributing to conversations around education, gender equity, health access, and economic opportunity. Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals focused on education, health and wellbeing, economic stability, and environmental responsibility.

Advocates within youth development and women’s leadership consistently highlight the importance of mentorship structures that support confidence building, decision making, and civic participation. Programs that combine mentorship with leadership training often help young women step into roles of influence earlier in life.

Dr. Anana’s leadership reflects a long term commitment to building these structures. Her work emphasizes preparation, accountability, and access to knowledge that strengthens both individual growth and community outcomes.

Her initiatives also address maternal health and family stability through childbirth education, parenting support, and resource navigation. Leaders working in these spaces continue emphasizing the importance of equipping families with tools that support early childhood development and generational stability.

Across communities, mentorship models continue shaping how women and girls access leadership opportunities. Representation, education, and economic empowerment remain central themes in programs focused on long term impact.

The Women’s Empowerment and Awards Brunch Gala will convene leaders across advocacy, education, entrepreneurship, and community engagement while supporting youth leadership initiatives through Jewelz Foundation Incorporated. Dr. Anana’s recognition reflects the growing importance of mentorship driven leadership and global civic engagement.

Through BlessedGirl Global and her broader leadership work, Dr. Anana Phifer Derilhomme continues advancing programs that prepare women and girls to lead with confidence, purpose, and civic responsibility.

Her work reflects a commitment to generational impact, educational access, and leadership development that reaches across communities and continents, supporting a future where women and girls are equipped to shape the world around them.