About More Than My Pretty Face

  "At More Than My Pretty Face (MTMPF), our mission is to empower teens by providing holistic support through mentorship, education, mental health services, and community engagement. We are dedicated to building resilience, confidence, and life skills to help young people overcome challenges and thrive in their personal and professional lives." 

We offer a variety of programs and services to support mental health, including small group sessions, educational workshops, and experiential excursions with local businesses.

Over the past year, we have helped teen girls in our community improve their mental health and well-being by being a safe place for them to know they are cared for. 

I am Angel Morris, an entrepreneur, and a community leader. My true passion is to serve young people and help them tap into their potential for greatness.
For over two decades, I have served as a youth leader working with both teenagers and young adults. Transformation is the goal. I received my BA in Counseling from Liberty University and currently serves as a Certified Life Coach at the Community Culinary School of Charlotte. Angel is also a youth coordinator at Elevation Church. 

 Life has offered Lydia many lessons she has found very valuable.  She has embraced and truly cherishes these life lessons, imparting them graciously to those she loves, essentially including anyone who comes into her presence.  She is knowledgeable and trained in the area of healthcare with a nursing career spanning over 43 years with Atrium HealthCare System in Charlotte, NC. As a certified life coach, relationship-building comes naturally for her and a tenet she finds essential for effective communication.  Lydia has extensive leadership experience with solid communication skills, both cloaked in a strong work ethic.  Serving in leadership roles in the workplace and the Association of Occupational Health Professionals, she has worked alongside other colleagues as an integral part of the evolution and progress in moving the occupational health industry forward for a safer workplace. She loves to mentor the young and give of her time to the elderly. Her love for humor will always keep a smile on her face as her heart beats to help others.  

   Dr. Alexandra Arrington is a Charlotte community member, a consultant and trainer, an adjunct faculty member, a non-profit leader, and a wife and mother. She is passionate about creating equitable opportunities for marginalized young people, and invested in the ways that community support, empathetic relationships, and coalition-building can support that. 

  I was born and raised in Garfield Heights, Ohio. I graduated from Kent State University in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education. I am currently working on my eighth year as a high school math teacher. I have two kids and have been married for 13 years. I earned my masters degree in Adult Education from Strayer University in 2016. I currently serve as a mentor and part time instructor at CPCC. I volunteer at Elevation Church as a leader with outreach and Women's Bible Studies.

 Kimberly has over 20 years of experience as a Treasurer for non-profits ranging from School PTAs, School Booster Clubs, United Way agencies, and many others.  She has served on several non-profit boards and completed year-end audits and reviews for numerous non-profit organizations. She is looking forward to bringing her years of experiences to the Board of More Than My Pretty Face. 

Gina McCauley is originally from South Africa and moved to America almost 5 years ago to pursue a calling in youth ministry along with her husband of 6 years, Davide Mutendji. Gina has been in youth ministry for 14 years and passionate about leading and empowering teenagers to use their gifts, talents, and voice for change. She is heading up a Student Development Program and loves serving her community. She enjoys music, reading, exploring the city, watching documentaries, and spending time with friends and family. 

Gina has a double Honours Degree in Communication & Media and Management through Monash University. She has a Higher Certificate in Christian Life and is currently studying to complete a Higher Certificate in Christian Counseling through the South African Theological Seminary. 

Dr. Sara E. Stevenson is a psychologist who works in private practice in Hickory, North Carolina. She is the Director of Training and Consulting Services for the National Christian Family Resources Council, a non-profit organization that

she co-founded in 2000 with her husband. It provides training and consulting services

to individuals and organizations interested in successful relationships, marriages, and

healthy families.

Dr. Stevenson has over thirty years of experience as a psychologist, consultant, and life/career

coach. In addition, she has had management and teaching roles in higher education and

corporate experience, having worked as either an internal or external consultant in

Fortune 500 companies such as Proctor & Gamble and Corning, Inc. She consults with a

wide variety of organizations, including those in the public sector and various educational 

and religious institutions.

A partner in a dual career marriage, she is married to Rev. Donald W. Stevenson, a

corporate tax attorney, and they are the parents of one son. In addition to her private practice, 

Dr. Stevenson teams up with her husband to conduct marriage enrichment workshops and retreats. She also supports her husband in his clerical role as an ordained minister. They currently worship at 

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Stevenson holds a PhD in social psychology, a 

MS in counseling psychology and BS degrees in psychology and biology.  She describes

her purpose driven role as that of “Encourager,” 

especially to those who are of the household of faith. 

 My name is Jocelyn Leaf, and I am from Florence, SC. I relocated to Charlotte 5 years ago. I have been mentoring teens for 7 years. I am also an Exercise Physiologist and the owner of GET UP, GET MOVING LLC. I believe that it is my calling to serve others.  Serving to help people become more spiritually, physically, and mentally healthy is my passion. A quote that I was taught when I was younger that I continue to live by and pass on to others is: “Whatever you do, strive to do it so well that no man living and no man dead and no man yet to be born could do it any better.”
-Benjamin E. Mays

 Born & raised in Alaska, God called Maryann to move to North Carolina in January 2024. She was a youth leader for 5+ years to middle school & high school students, where God orchestrated a full circle moment of calling her to be someone she needed growing up. She has a mind for numbers with a career in Finance & a heart for outreach, especially for the youth (ask her about her testimony). She committed to serving & mentoring at M.T.M.P.F. because she believes in our core values & how we can pour into the lives of young women in a powerful way that will result in an overflow of God's love throughout the rest of their lives. You'll find her jamming at church, venturing the outdoors, playing video games, trying new eateries & lifting weights at the gym.
 

 My name is Katrina Fleming. I was born in Brooklyn, NY but currently live in Fort Mill, SC. I am married with two children. My family and I volunteer together at Elevation Church. I have served in the youth ministry for 9+ years, it is truly a passion of mine. I love family time, music and traveling. More than my pretty face is a dream come true, it allows me the opportunity to tap into my heart desires and help a generation of young ladies navigate through life. 

Monic is passionate about helping others reach their full potential, driven by a heart for service and an uplifting spirit. As a skilled cosmetologist of 31 years, and an HR Manager her skills enhance not only the health and beauty of hair but also the confidence of those she serves. With a compassionate nature, she creates a joyful and welcoming space wherever she goes.

Beyond her profession, her commitment to service is evident in her work with girls clubs, speaking to teens, and active involvement in her church’s kids, teens, onboarding, and usher ministries. Her unique blend of talents and a heart for helping others make her a positive force in every community she serves. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality moments with family, appreciating nature, traveling, and reading, which reflect her love for growth, exploration, and meaningful connections.

 Hey! I'm Melissa (or Mel) and I'm a believer from Cleveland, Ohio. I hold a Bachelors of Administration degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University. I'm passionate about mental health and dedicated to helping and advocating others, specifically youth. My mission is to approach everyone I encounter with love and understanding, while striving to make a positive difference. I enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and spending quality time with family and friends. Each experience reinforces my belief in the importance of community, empathy, and continued personal growth.