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Who We Are

OUR FOUNDER

I am Kowjuana Ross-Kirkland, Executive Director, of Love My Life Inc. (LML). I have been a dedicated teacher of youth in special education programs, a coach for school and community athletic teams, a mentor and sponsor for children and young adults. I am also a local business owner, mother and a minister's wife. At times it is almost overwhelming, but I have always felt compelled to try and help change the course of our future by changing the path of our youth. 

  

I remember when our communities were bursting with mentors and volunteers in our school and community centers. I am glad to say, I was one of the youths that was a part of this bursting community that helped shape me, give me confidence and empower me to be a productive citizen in society. As I worked with some of these children today, I see myself all over again, having the desire to do something good, but not having the support. I know that no matter how far I get in life, I will never forget where I came from. 


Love My Life, Inc. started in my classroom, when some of my students would come to school dirty, hungry, tired and sometimes angry. Some of them were diagnosed with Autism, and Asperger’s syndrome. While others were just angry for being taken away from their parent, grandparent or the only caregiver they have ever known. My students were often bullied or ignored. I felt that, I had to do something. No child should regularly feel hungry, forgotten, 'different,' and unhappy. My homeless students would say, "that school is a home to them it's a place where they can count on seeing their buddies." They eat at the same time everyday with their classmates. It's a place where they feel like they own something, even if it's only for nine months out of a year, their desk, their books, even their place in line. I started LML to support children and families living in underserve, and violent communities because, I want all children no matter their socioeconomic status, race, physical /psychiatric condition, to have opportunities that will help them to love their life. 


Thank You,

~K

Meet our Team

Kaliah Kirkland

Akilah Jones

Akilah Jones

Attorney working within the Legal Division at the California Department of Transportations. Chief Financial Officer of Love My Life, Inc. (LML, Inc.). In this capacity, she brings her strategic acumen to guide the financial and operational aspects of the organization. 

Akilah Jones

Akilah Jones

Akilah Jones

Social Media and Internet Security. Works as a Social Media Manager for the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.

Kim Gerould

Akilah Jones

Nina Barringer

Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction Placer County Office Of Education. A former teacher and principal and current education leader utilizing 20+ years of experience to develop parent / community relationships.

Nina Barringer

Jodi Simpson

Nina Barringer

LML's Secretary - bullying prevention, parent engagement programs for youth. 

Jodi Simpson

Jodi Simpson

Jodi Simpson

BA in Theology. LML's Homeless Outreach Community Ambassador and a member of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, CCCAPP.

Sandra McBride

Jodi Simpson

Jodi Simpson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT Specializes in Anxiety, Depression and Anger Management. She provides treatment services in a variety of settings residential, behavioral/mental health, elementary/ high schools grades K-12th, and private practice. 

Philip Kirkland

Stella Crockerham

Stella Crockerham

Journeyman Electrician who has spent over 34 years as a local 340 union electrician.  Philip is a successful small business owner. He serves as a minister at Saint Matthews Christian Church. He is a Community Outreach “BOOTS ON THE GROUND” Volunteer.

Stella Crockerham

Stella Crockerham

Stella Crockerham

Retired from the Elk Grove School District. With a remarkable 25-year career as a Pre-K teacher. She completed the Multi-Cultural Multi-Language Teaching Program at Sacramento State University. Stella provides Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training and support for staff and volunteers.

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Stella Crockerham

Youth Leadership Volunteer. A promising young student from Oak Park that was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious Brookfield Private School. He is currently the president of his 8th-grade class, a role that speaks volumes about his leadership skills and dedication to his peers.

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