Mijiza Green, founder of Treasured Jewels Mentor Program, Co-Owner of Opulent Lady Business Association. All created to impact, inspire and educate the lives of all ages, as they build character, self-esteem and leadership skills amongst many other attributes through Mentorship, Health & Wellness, and Life coaching.
Graduate of Morgan State University, pursuing a Masters in School Counseling at Bowie State University and by day the In School Youth College and Career Coordinator for Harford County employed by Susquehanna Workforce Network. Mijiza has worked with children and adults for over 15 years. Mijiza has created and customized youth programs for organizations and community centers in the DMV areas.
Mijiza is a Bestselling Author, Inspirational Speaker, Mentor, Coach and Consultant. She strives each day to impact the lives of youth and young adults to ensure they do not experience similar traumas she once did while growing up in Brooklyn, New York. While completing her first children’s book, “Pretty to be Dark-skinned”, she paved the way in breaking barriers of stigma, colorism and bullying while creating space for self-love within in today’s youth. Three children, and two grandchildren, Mijiza understands her purpose is to tell her story to fulfill her destiny – by creating change in this world and empowering all through her written words and her voice.
Mijiza has shared the stage with Dynamic speakers such as Dr. Cheryl Wood, Shawn Fair, Che Brown, and Les Brown. Speaking on topics such as Mental Health, Going from Distracted to Directed, Identity, Leadership, Life Purpose & Vision, Adolescent Behavior, and Managing Areas of your life that keep you from being the best version of yourself. She is bold in speaking on topics that demand you to shift the paradigm of your life, take control, and adjust your crown no matter who you are and what position you are in, she reminds all that you have a purpose that needs to be fulfilled and an obligation to share your story to save the lives of others.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Mother of 3 Boys and a care giver of my mother.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
As a business owner and educator, I love to help other woman succeed in any adventure they may be inspired to led towards.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Towne Center of Belair, Latitude, PM Mexican, and Chilis.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
22 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Dione Gunthrie
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Double Jeopardy/ Martin.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never give up. Your response is your responsibility.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Boys n Girls Club.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Sarah Jakes Roberts or Joyce Meyers. They are inspirational and I would take them to Latitude.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Belair Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired on the beach, Reading to children in Costa Rica
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I love motorcycles.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
10 out of 10 is the response to weather.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Jonika Lynch.
Q: What community service or volunteer work do you participate in for your local community?
Mentoring, Cleaning, Moms against violence, and NAACP.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Secure, Special.
