About Us
Mocha Sisters Organization® was founded October 9, 2004 by Ladi Mallam. It started with a phone conversation with Deirdre Kelly, a native of Jackson, Mississippi giving the concept of the organization's name. Ms. Mallam saw a specific vision for an organization with a mission to promote all its' six core values. Mocha Sisters Organization® was incorporated October 20, 2004 and has received its non-profit status recognized under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Mocha Sisters Organization® will partner with organizations to promote awareness in women of color regarding health, wellness, business etiquette, and much more. Our mission is to further promote the interests of our organization and our members to the community. We strive to make a difference by educating the public and expanding our reach.
Mocha Sisters Organization® was created and designed to:
- Articulate and promote community awareness (community service)
- Bring unity among women
- Teach networking skills with other influential and innovative women of color
- Provide scholarships
- Provide a mentoring program
Mocha Sisters Organization's six core values are:
Sisterhood- The state of being a sister by uniting in one order to demonstrate trust, respect, cooperation, and aid to future Mocha Sisters that this is our expected norm.
Knowledge- We emphasize direct perception, understanding, education and experience, whether gained in the classroom, or the workplace.
Integrity- Mocha Sisters Organization® members must demonstrate the state of being upright. Mocha Sisters Organization® stresses whether in business or life all actions, members’ are guided by honesty, ethics, and fairness.
Network- Our actions form a common place where women can learn, exchange ideas, and build business relationships with other business women in the organization.
Unity- Mocha Sisters Organization® members must demonstrate the state of being one. MSO members will act on a common understanding of our vision and values.
Community Awareness- Future members and members of Mocha Sisters Organization® actions will demonstrate the priority by sharing of time, talent, and treasure with both communities and with Mocha Sisters Organization®.
We are the S.K.I.N. U. C.
