All About Us!

Dr. Smith is a visionary, a coalition builder, and servant leader who can connect with any individual on any level.  She has always been a strong advocate against injustices directed at disadvantaged individuals and is very passionate about economic empowerment, social welfare, and alleviating poverty in the community. She founded INSPIRING G-STYLE, INC., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization with the mission of improving employability, aptitude skills, and life skills of disadvantaged individuals. The vision is to better secure the success of disadvantaged individuals in the workplace and ultimately become economically self-sufficient.  She is now taking on “the call for action” to be a difference maker in the community by inspiring hope and providing the supportive services through INSPIRING G-STYLE, INC.  

Ms. Johnetta Grimes

Johnetta Grimes is a versatile, performance-driven business professional with more than 15 years of management experience in successfully implementing strategic planning initiatives.  She is versed in conducting research, providing analytical insight to various problems and is an excellent problem-solver.  She is skilled in team building and participant motivation.  Ms. Grimes is our program assistant and helps coordinate program services.  

Dr. Theresa Odom

Dr. Odom is an experienced professional with strong technical knowledge, substantial business qualifications, and exceptional leadership abilities ready to assist others. She has served in various management positions in both the public and private sectors. Her work experience expands several industries including a tax preparation firm, working at the oldest technological research university in the United States for more than seven years, a major home improvement retailer, and a consortium of human services agencies. Dr. Odom is currently an independent contractor providing small business consulting. Dr. Odom is passionate about educating and helping students who are struggling academically. Since 2016, she has been a freelance tutor and has tutored courses in accounting, business, economics, statistics, presentation, study skills, and organization. To meet the needs of her diverse client populations and to improve self-sufficiency. Dr. Odom specializes in customizing instructional materials, learning instruction and approaches, and develops academic strategies and action plans.