Congratulations, Your Future is Bright!

IBWPPI’s multiple projects in Kumasi, Ghana includes supporting the Sunday Morning Girls and the Academic Programs created through the work of Bridge To Africa Connection, Inc. a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering women and children. BTAC is changing one life at a time, says Madam Dawn Sutherland, who is also a member of IBWPPI’s Board of Directors, residing in Kumasi, since retiring from an executive position at Xerox Corporation.

If you wish to help us with this program, go to our website www.ibwppi.org for details and on how to make a donation. Sending a new girl to school with all the supplies needed for one year cost approximately $500. However, no amount is too small and we thank you in advance!

Congratulations President Perkins!
President’s Letter of Recognition

The 46th President of the United States of America, Joseph R. Biden, Sr., recognizes President Barbara A. Perkins for her dedication to volunteerism.

“Documenting over 4000 hours of volunteerism resulted in receiving one of the highest recognitions in the United States for a civilian with a heart for service. This is an important and special project of love,” says Dr. Kim Client Long of the Lowcountry Rice Culture Project.

Barbara A. Perkins is an Executive Leadership Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Author, Lecturer, and Multi-faceted Business Woman with 30+ years working in human and organizational development. Her compassionate and purposeful leadership has had a transformational impact across public and private sector landscapes.

She is co-founder of the Los Angeles African American Public Policy Institute (LAAAWPPI), creating an endless pipeline of women prepared for public office. Since first launching in 2002, there have been more than 350 graduates of the LAAAWPPI Program with a growing and impressive list of appointed and elected leaders.

In 2009, Barbara invited policy expert, Ka Flewellen, to join her in co-founding the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute. (IBWPPI). She is currently serving as President and CEO of the organization, where she is guiding the operations of the organization representing seven countries and eleven major cities across the United States. The talents of this trail-blazing woman, mentored by women whose legacies she amplifies have been noticed by Governors, Mayors, and elected leaders, who appointed her to multiple leadership and service positions in the State of California. Exceptionalism has been the brand of Barbara A. Perkins.

When she is not working on one of her endeavors, she is spending time with her husband of 37 years, retired Fire Captain, Stanley Perkins, her adult children, and grandson.

How Would You Like to Join Our Team?

In the midst of so many changes in the world and the consequences of Covid-19, IBWPPI has grown and expanded our reach. We are looking for new team members who are excited about working in the Policy and Humanitarian space. We are seeking a Programs Manager, Communications Manager, Social Media Manager and a Finance Officer. All positions are part-time and 1099 consultants. Please send an email to Barbara@ibwppi.org if you are interested.