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Brejette Emery
Clarice May Cregger - Avila
Co-Founder & Executive Director of
InspirEmpower New Mexico
Board Chair
InspirEmpower New Mexico
Brejette N. Terry-Emery is a strategic affirmation life advisor, a four-time Amazon bestselling author, professional development trainer, and a motivational speaker. She is currently playing a supporting leadership role for the nonprofits EMI Youth Diversion program and its Americorps VISTAS for the last two years, Women in Leadership (WIL) more recently, and the company Tazz Landscape and Trash removal since 2016. She is the Co-CEO of the for-profit business G.UR.L. Get Ur Life Coaching, Consulting, and Training as well as the Founder of Empowerment with Bre a Women’s Ministry which aims to inspire women stuck in the space of being called and aware but now what?
She also plays the role of the co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit InspirEmpower New Mexico since 2016, and formerly Executive Directed its local Dress for Success Albuquerque, an affiliate of the worldwide Dress for Success organization for six years. She sits on several professional boards ranging from education to re entry and recovery. Prior to this role, Brejette served the community and its youth for eight years, providing case management, guidance, mentoring, and career pathways for Albuquerque’s at-risk youth and their families.
Brejette holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies/Human Development and Family Relations, with a minor in Africana Studies from the University of New Mexico. Brejette is passionate about walking in her innate God-given purpose, and most importantly, raising her amazingly bright son.
Clarice May Cregger - Avila is originally from Olongapo City, Philippines. She is a 5x Amazon Best-selling author. Clarice published her first book in 2020 as a co-author of “Heart of God for Her: 45 Day Devotional – Revealing God’s Love for His Leading Ladies. Clarice published her story in her own book, “Broken But Beautifully Made: 4 Steps to finding beauty in Your Brokenness,” in April 2021. In June 2022 and Jan 2023, she co-authored and published 2 more books, titled Give Me a Minute and Even as My Soul Prospers. Clarice is the program manager for Renova House Program with NM Dream Center a faith based non profit that helps victims of Human Trafficking.
Clarice is a professional and published photographer and the owner of Claire May Photography & Designs LLC. Clarice is an International Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Certified Transformational Life Coach, and Professional Model with DME Agency. As a Life Coach, her focus is on breaking harmful patterns and overcoming guilt and shame.
Clarice hosts an annual international women’s conference that allows women from all over the globe to network, connect, and hear the word of the lord. Clarice is very passionate about helping women of all ages find their voice, strength, and beauty while overcoming past hurts. With a backdrop of faith in God, Clarice helps women and anyone in need fulfill their God-given purpose in life. Clarice is also the co-founder of G.UR.L. Geturlife Coaching, Consultation, and Training LLC
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Vice Chair
Scott Foster
Scott D Foster is a jack of all trades including his current employment as an Estimator and Sales Associate at Tazz Landscape and Trash Removal.
He is a proud graduate of Del Norte High School and CNM formerly TVI, where he was inspired to pursue an Associate’s Degree with a career in Education and as a middle school and high school sports coach. An encounter with his 7th grade teacher and seeing how well she inspired the children to get their work done empowered him to follow in her footsteps for education and later pick up coaching.
Scott D Foster is well known in his community for his love for God, coaching, and his church All Nations Church Albuquerque, were he sits on the executive board. He is also known to be extremely caring and helpful to all who cross his path.
Treasuer
LeeAnn Kirby
LeeAnn Kirby brings 20 years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable to her role as Treasurer. In her current position as an Administrative Coordinator, she continues to use her strong organizational, financial, and administrative skills to support the work of others. LeeAnn also manages several SSI financial accounts, giving her hands-on experience with financial responsibility and careful account management. She is passionate about supporting youth sports and believes in the positive impact that athletics can have on young people, families, and communities.
Above all, LeeAnn is a proud mother of four amazing children, who continually challenge her to grow, embrace change, and see the world from different perspectives. She brings that same openness, dedication, and commitment to her service as Treasurer, with a desire to help the organization remain financially responsible while supporting its mission and the community it serves.
Secretary
Amanda Chairez
Amanda Chairez, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, case management, and mental health services. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from New Mexico State University and has extensive experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and complex psychosocial needs.
Amanda currently provides behavioral health services in a correctional setting, specializing in crisis stabilization, trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and program development. Having worked with individuals affected by incarceration throughout much of her career, she is deeply passionate about supporting successful reentry and helping individuals overcome barriers to wellness.
Amanda is proud to support InspirEmpower New Mexico’s mission of empowering individuals and strengthening families and communities.
BOARD MEMBERS
Board Member
Trenton Walton
Trenton Walton (Tazz) is currently the Owner of Tazz Landscape and Trash Removal of 9 years. A proud graduate of Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia and after completing a couple of years at ITT Technical Institute, he was inspired to pursue a career in landscaping. Trenton, also known as Tazz, began entrepreneurship at the early age of 8 while working with his grandmother selling produce as part of the family business. Years Later he decided to further his entrepreneurship in landscaping as a way out of the corporate stronghold and to build generational wealth. Trenton is well known as a family man, as well as for his travel adventures and most importantly his heart for his employees, community both locally and his childhood community in both Georgia and Florida.
Board Member
Tommy Dupree
Tommy Dupree is a hard working foreman for a million dollar specialty construction company Southwest Liner Systems and dedicated to his family and faith. He volunteers his time at Macedonia missionary Baptist Church and emerge church in order to fulfill his mission to spread the Good News.
This is where he found inspiration to lead and be a positive example, influence, and role model in the community. He leads with power, passion, and strength encouraging those around home to do their best at whatever it is that moves them and stay the course.
Board Member
Beverly Gaines
A compassionate and dedicated public servant who has tirelessly dedicated more than 20 years to the service and well-being of others. From her time as an Executive Administrator through her roles as educator, community coordinator,
organizer, and Deputy Director for the now New Mexico MLK Jr. Commission she works fiercely to ensure that the community is served in an excellent manner.
Beverly is the proud founder of Inner Beauty Summit and VIBE (Victory in Black Empowerment) which has successfully launched four summits for both middle school girls and boys through the Office of African American Affairs. (OAAA)
where she has brought organizations together as one to ensure that young African American youth and those that identify as African American have an opportunity to be educated through workshops, activities, mentorship and the
arts. She has worked for the State of New Mexico for 15 years in various capacities.
Beverly earned her associate and bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. She serves on several boards and continues to participate in a myriad of other community endeavors statewide and nationally. She has two wonderful young adult children Brianna and DJ that she adores.