Marsha Powell
Co-Founder & CEO
A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
Marsha Powell, Co-Founder and CEO of BelEve, is a visionary leader dedicated to empowering young women. Inspired by personal loss, Marsha founded BelEve in 2012 to foster self-belief, resilience, and leadership skills in young women. Her career in finance and wellness prepared her to build a strong foundation for the organisation, which has impacted over 20,000 young women aged 8-22. Marsha’s work is driven by her commitment to mentorship, offering continuous support to the next generation of female leaders. Her story of resilience and passion honors her mother’s memory and fuels BelEve’s mission to make a lasting difference.
Chyloe Powell
co-Founder & CFO
A Dynamic Leader Empowering the Women of Tomorrow
Chyloe Powell, Co-Founder and CFO of BelEve, is a passionate leader and advocate for young
women’s empowerment. With over 12 years in fashion and merchandising, Chyloe co-founded BelEve in 2012 alongside her sisters to inspire self-belief, confidence, and leadership in young women. Her mother’s legacy of faith and support continues to drive her work, impacting over 20,000 young women aged 8-22 through programmes fostering emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Committed to nurturing future leaders, Chyloe’s journey of resilience and dedication leaves a lasting legacy of hope and empowerment.
Rochelle Powell
co-Founder & Programmes Director
Crafting a Legacy of Empowerment
Rochelle Powell, Co-Founder and Programmes Director of BelEve, is committed to empowering young women with values of self-belief and confidence. With a background in HR, people management, and charity work, Rochelle joined BelEve in 2019 to strengthen its mission and has been instrumental in expanding its impact, reaching over 20,000 young women aged 8-22. Her strategic vision and community engagement have driven BelEve’s growth, providing young women with spaces to connect and develop. Passionate about building future leaders, Rochelle
continues to champion systems that support young women to lead themselves confidently in life.
Meet the team
Xander Adeosun
Programme Officer
Naasaa Nyanin
Social Media Executive
Imahra Skelly-Gill
Youth & Mentor Facilitator
Samara Martin
Mentoring Coordinator
Kia Gabbidon
Youth & Mentor Facilitator
Kelis Wellington
Youth & Mentor Facilitator
Diana Baros - Pina
youth & Mentor Facilitator
Taneisha Fowler
Mentoring Coordinator
Kelesi Anim
youth & Mentor facilitator
Jeremiah Bent- Russell
youth & Mentor Facilitator
trustee
board
Trustee board
Shruti Dube
Chair of trustees
Ramat Tejani
Engagement & Communications Trustee
Katy Clark
Marketing Trustee
Shalena Haughton-Peters
vICE-CHAIR
Jenny Tolmie
Treasurer