About.
The mission of Jewels, Inc., is to provide venues where young urban girls can acquire understanding of the technical and social skills necessary to assume leadership roles through actual practice. Hosting collaborative events hosted by Jewels for our Junior Jewels & TenderSTONES our enrichment programs will instill a responsibility for producing community based events centered around entertainment, education, and health awareness.
history.
2006. In the beginning, b.Marcell started a company called Urban Gurl Companies, LLC. Under that umbrella was a company called Prominence Promotions. Prominence Promotions was designed to house an all girls entertainment street marketing team. b.Marcell appointed Shatara Hook as the original Street Team Executive Marketing Director. However, after a striking encounter from God, b.Marcell knew that she had to change the direction of this platform, providing more of a substance to the young women she would have influence over. Keisha Shelton, Jewels' first Branch Director, worked tirelessly to help create the foundation of our beloved organization. The first interest meeting for Prominence Promotions / UGC Jewels was held on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Howard University in Douglas Hall, room 310 with our 7 inaugural members.
2007. Under the leadership of b.Marcell, the Jewels began to meet weekly. Jewels helped develop workshops and the core standards that would soon become tradition including the official colors of Jewels, Inc., purple and teal and the Jewels Enrichment Program motto, "More Than A Lady, Always A Jewel". The Enrichment Program of Jewels, Inc., was founded on Thursday, January 11, 2007. The first official Jewels, Inc., Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. By the end of the year, Jewels, Inc., rose tremendously in numbers, as so many young ladies were interested in changing the lives of the youth. It wasn't long before Jewels established the very first mentee site at the Columbia Heights Youth Club in Washington, DC.
founder.
b.Marcell Williams
Founder & CEO
Jewels, Inc.
b.Marcell Williams is a Communications & Business Development Executive by profession; Planning and Productivity Producer by passion; Author, Speaker, Women's & Youth Advocate by purpose. b.Marcell is the owner of b.Marcell Enterprises, LLC, where she helps clients maximize resources, leverage their skillsets, and activate their dreams. b.Marcell is an energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive marketing & communications professional with experience in writing, radio, television/film production, development, team building, fundraising, capital campaigns, management, and more. She is driven by overcoming challenges to provide winning results proven by her diverse work history that spans from sales, customer service, real estate, financial services, marketing & management of medical and law offices to creating and overseeing $1M+ capital campaign fundraisers for non-profits. b.Marcell's most recent treasurers were spearheading a dynamic team of 314 Day Founder's, partners, creators and community leaders to produce the groundbreaking, historic 314 Day 2022 that united not just the African American community, but all communities to celebrate the St. Louis area that we all know and love. 314 Day 2022 offered a 5-day, city-wide activation that provided engagements for everyone to enjoy a piece of the St. Louis pie. b.Marcell's sweet spot was being the creator of the JEWELTEENTH, premier Juneteenth event which was the first-ever government-supported Juneteenth event in the City of St. Louis. b.Marcell had the opportunity to sign the Bill that made Juneteenth a State-Paid Holiday in MO alongside Governor Parsons and State Rep. LaKeysha Bosley.
b.Marcell is most proud of her work fueled by her purpose. She is the Founder of Jewels, Inc., (National 501(c)3 focused on girl's mentoring & enrichment programs) and brunch & Bible, (national women's ministry focused on helping women of all ages and backgrounds create and/or enhance their relationship with Jesus). One:11 Non-Profit Consulting Agency (helping non-profits navigate their communications and business development needs).
b.Marcell Williams is a multi-award winning social entrepreneur and community leader. She has received the following awards: 2022 Salute to Young Leaders Award, St. Louis American, St. Louis, MO (2022); 314 Day Edition Cover Art Issue, Deluxe Magazine, St. Louis, MO (2022); Women Who Inspire, Delux Magazine, St. Louis, MO (2019); Entrepreneur Spotlight, Doyenne Group, Madison, WI (2018); Social Entrepreneur, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Education Committee, St. Louis MO (2017); Bronze Award, Top Sales Associate, US Bank, Madison, WI (2016); Social Entrepreneur, Pursue Your Purpose Award, St. Louis, MO (2015); Top Philanthropist, Ladies of Distinction, St. Louis, MO (2014); Women's Empowerment Honor, Lady Diva Corporation, Washington DC (2009).
As a visionary and creator, b.Marcell strives for excellence in every endeavor she commits herself to bring award-winning execution to each program/project she touches. The following programs have received awards largely in part to b.Marcell's vision, creativity, and leadership: The St. Jude New Event of the Year: 2021 Saints Gala, St. Louis, MO (2021); St. Jude Radio Partner of the Year: 2020 Urban Radio Cares - WFUN St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (2020); Lighthouse ranked #1 in Schools in Madison, WI by the Analysis of School Performance by W.I.L.L. [Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty], Madison, WI (2018).
Mrs. Williams is a well-known community leader who passionately serves the St. Louis Metropolitan area and St. Charles County. b.Marcell has graciously shared her time, talent, and treasure with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Sista Strut, The St. Louis American Foundation, St. Louis Black Fashion Week, WePower STL, YWCA, FOCUS St. Louis, The Ethics Project, 314 Day, Whisky on Washington, BRVD Brands, and many more.
b.Marcell Williams is a proud graduate of Howard University where she founded Jewels, Inc., in 2007. In addition to the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Infant, Early Childhood & Family Mental Health Capstone Graduate; Focus St. Louis Emerging Leaders & Women In Leadership Graduate; and WePower STL Early Childhood Education Fellowship Graduate.
Her favorite treasure is being a wife and mother to 5 beautiful children.
dr. Elinor f. Hancock's distinguished jewels enrichment program of jewels, inc.
about Distinguished jewels enrichment program.
MISSION. At Jewels, Inc., Dr. Elinor F. Hancock's Distinguished Jewels Enrichment Program, we foster an environment that connects college women to professional mentors, providing pathways to empower the next generation of women.
VISION. We envision a world where women are empowered through mentorship and networking, and where the Distinguished Jewels program is recognized as a leading organization for extending mentorship to college women.
PURPOSE. The purpose of Jewels, Inc., Distinguished Jewels program is to empower college women through mentorship and networking opportunities that foster personal and professional growth, while extending the pipeline of mentorship to grade school girls. Distinguished Jewels strive to create a community of empowered women who support each other and pave the way for the next generation of female leaders.
Dr. Elinor F. Hancock's Distinguished Jewels Enrichment Program of Jewels, Inc.
& Director of Development
about dr. Elinor f. Hancock.
A life dedicated to serving children is in Dr. Elinor F. Hancock’s genetic makeup. Stricken with Type I diabetes at the age of 13, Dr. Hancock found motivation behind the illness and used it to propel her 37-year career in medicine. Dr. Hancock worked at St. Louis Comprehensive Healthcare Foundation and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation before starting a practice in East St. Louis, IL. She was determined to build a business based on the principle of providing quality healthcare to low-income and Medicaid patients. She achieved this goal with the establishment of Florissant Pediatrics, Inc., where she practiced from 1984-2019.
Dr. Hancock graduated with department honors in chemistry from Fisk University, then completed medical school at Meharry Medical College where she got her M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) and completed her residency. She also completed a fellowship program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
She has been members of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, medical staff, Cardinal Glennon Hospital medical staff, Christian Hospital medical staff, SSM Managed Care Group, the American Academy of Pediatrics, America Medical Association, just to name a few.
Dr. Hancock graduated from Meharry in 1980 and represents the 3rd of 4 generations in her family to graduate from Meharry and to serve the St. Louis Metropolitan and surrounding areas. Hancock Ave. in Berkley, MO., was named after her grandfather, Dr. Clifford Hancock.
Dr. Hancock is presently a member of the Archway(MO) Chapter of the Links Inc., and Jewels, Inc., a mentorship enrichment program founded at Howard University by her younger daughter, b.Marcell Williams. She devotes a lot of time volunteering and giving free services to her patients.
Her commitment to her craft has earned numerous awards including the A.T. Still University Certificate of Excellence and Appreciation, the St. Louis Sentinel, "Yes I Can" Award, Leaders in the Practice of Medicine Award, Certificate of Excellence of Allegiance Bank, Certificate of Excellence in Laser Aesthetica, and many more.
Elinor is a proud mother of 2 daughters, Farrell and b.Marcell ( Brandon), and a son, Brelon. Gifted in all things childlike, her cheery disposition and nurturing nature somehow makes her an even better grandmother, which she considers her best and most favorite job ever. She has been blessed with 5 grandchildren Jadyn, Peter, Brielle, Blake, and Brandon.