Past Conferences
1st Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Addressing our Needs, Overcoming our Challenges:
Mademoiselles Past and Present Building our Future
Date: April 2, 2005
Place: Booker T. Washington H.S. and the H.S. for the Engineering Professions
Workshops:
Why Are We in Awe Presented by Mosadi P. Rhodes
Brownstone: Excepting Our Shades of Black Presented by Mlle. Kimberly White, '97
Success Through Fitness: Having the Whole Package Presented by Dena Gray and Mlle. Brandii Mayes, '98
Dodging Stumbling Blocks: We Fall but We Definitely Get Up Presented by Mlle. Hostesses
Speaking Excellence into Our Existence Presented by Joye Giddings
Understanding Our Past: Mademoiselles, A History Presented by Mlle. Eva Cooper and Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson '00
From the Male Psyche Presented by Various Male Panelists
The Essence of a Finer Womanhood Presented by Itang Young, Miss Black Houston '05 and Mlle. Marlin Sylvester '01
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Tarsha Jackson
2nd Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Empowering Ourselves for the Future
Date: April 1, 2006
Place: North Shore Senior H.S.
Workshops:
Explaining the Foundation: Mademoiselles A History Part II Presented by Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson '00
Extending Beyond Your Circumstances Presented by Joye Giddings
Examining Your Life Presented by Shirley Spencer
Expanding Your Horizons: Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU) v Predominantly White Institutions (PWI)
Presented by a Panelist of Students and Alumni of both campuses
Experiencing the Truth: From the Male Psyche, Part II Presented by Various Male Panelists
Keynote Speaker: Rita F. Pierson
3rd Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Becoming Prepared, Professional and Punctual
Date: April 7, 2007
Place: Jack Yates Senior H.S.
Workshops:
Preserving the Purpose: Mademoiselles, A History Party III Presented by Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson '00
Perfecting Your Panache Presented by Joye Giddings
Protecting the Package Presented by Dr. Myrtle Oates
Plotting a Profitable Path Presented by The MLLES Alumnae
Keynote Speaker: Reshonda Tate-Billingsly
4th Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Defining Your Destiny
Date: April 19, 2008
Place: Kashmere Senior High School
Workshops:
Developing Your Chapter: Mademoiselles, A History Part IV Presented by Mlle. Ashton Baltrip '04
Devising Your Strategy: The Mademoiselle City of Roses Presented by The MLLES Alumnae
Detecting a Distinguished Gentleman: From the Male Psyche Part III Moderated by Sandra Miles
Keynote Speaker: Joye Giddings
5th Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: 5 Years of Cultivating Self Worth
Date: April 4, 2009
Place: Phillis Wheatley High School
Workshops:
Fall in Love with Yourself - You must first love yourself before you can truly love others. Presented By: Mlle. Melodie Kent
Family Ties, Mademoiselles, A History - Build the foundation of your chapter history. Presented by: Mlle. Ashton Baltrip
Fierce Fashionista - Real women handle business first. Presented by: Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson
For Better or For Worse, From the Male Psyche Part IV - Let it go. He’s just not that into you. Moderated By: Mlle. Brandii Mayes
Foundation First - Sponsor Meeting. Presented By: Mlle. Erica Barrett and Alumnae Mentors
My Frappaccino Brings all the Boys to the Yard - It is not his job to protect your body. Presented by: Lillian Marbley and Sony Norsworthy
6th Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: From the Inside Out - A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Date: April 17, 2010
Place: Alief Taylor High School
Workshops:
A Look Inside the Mind - A Dialogue on Dialogue. Presented by: Sherisse Curd
A Look Inside the Body - A Dialogue on Health. Presented by: Dr. Jenna Hearn
A Look Inside the Soul - A Dialogue on Race. Presented by: Dr. Kimberly Brown. "Stars No Stripes" by: Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson. Directed by: Earl Latchely
Keynote Speaker: Aisha Deslandes, Miss Black Texas USA 2010
7th Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Mission Possible: Mademoiselles in Motion
Date: April 16, 2011
Place: Worthing High School
Workshops:
Mission 1: Whip Your Hair Back & Forth (Hair & Hygiene) – Proper hair care and hygiene for a young woman on the move. Presented by Mlle. Shari Bihms.
Mission 2: Girl, the Way You Move It ( Hip Hop Aerobics) - Get on your feet and get physically active, while learning proper stretching and moving techniques. Presented by Chi Chi of Dance Austin Studios.
Mission 3: A Way With Words (Poetry & Public Speaking) - Communicate your inner beauty by learning the techniques of public speaking through poetry. Presented by Mlle. Tina Sylvester of Tina B Poetry.
Mission 4: Mademoiselles, A History Presented by The MLLES Alumnae.
Keynote Speaker: Yvette Goree-Harris
8th Annual Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: This is a Man's World... NOT!
Date: April 14, 2012
Place: C.E. King High School
Workshops:
Big Spender – learn the fundamentals of finance and investments. Presented by Rehema Davis of Primerica.
Miss 007 – learn basics of protection, self-awareness and staying safe. Presented by Jeanna Cournoyer of Fight Back Fit (www.fightbackfit.com)
Miss Fix It – learn to fix common automotive break-downs. Presented by Auto Zone.
Keynote Speaker: DJ Supastar
9th Annual Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Sisterhood Reality Check
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Place: Furr Senior High School
Workshops:
Project Runway: Fashion & Finances Edition – Learn how to “dress” your budget to be dressed for success, beginning with your sister’s closet.
True Life: Am I My Sisters Keeper – Learn the importance of mental health through problem solving and peer – mentor counseling.
Get Your Life: Sisterhood Survival Kit – Learn to raise questions about the uses of power and competition in a society.
10th Annual Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: 10th Anniversary Conference
Date: Friday, April 18 - Saturday, April 19, 2014
Place: Boys & Girls Club, 1520 Airline Dr.
Workshops: C.L.A.S.S. Activities
CHARACTER
“Know Thyself…Determining Your Character” Led by: Mlle. R. Guillory, ‘02
“Mean Girls…Deciphering Perceptions of Your Peers” Led by Mlle: E. Harris, ‘02
LEADERSHIP
Elevator Music…Developing your Speech Led by: Mlle. C. Edwards, ‘00
AMBITION
Taste Of…Diversifying Your Palate Led by: Mlle. S. Johnson
SCHOLARSHIP
Resume Scramble…Deciphering the Code Led by: Mlle. Ebony Towns, ‘00
Toastmasters…Up for Discussion Led by: Mlle. Jacquetta Edward, ‘06
SERVICE
“Sisters Helping Sisters…Delivering Treasures of Hope” Led by: Mlles. Asia Howard, ‘11 and Jay Washington, ‘04
Theme: Addressing our Needs, Overcoming our Challenges:
Mademoiselles Past and Present Building our Future
Date: April 2, 2005
Place: Booker T. Washington H.S. and the H.S. for the Engineering Professions
Workshops:
Why Are We in Awe Presented by Mosadi P. Rhodes
Brownstone: Excepting Our Shades of Black Presented by Mlle. Kimberly White, '97
Success Through Fitness: Having the Whole Package Presented by Dena Gray and Mlle. Brandii Mayes, '98
Dodging Stumbling Blocks: We Fall but We Definitely Get Up Presented by Mlle. Hostesses
Speaking Excellence into Our Existence Presented by Joye Giddings
Understanding Our Past: Mademoiselles, A History Presented by Mlle. Eva Cooper and Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson '00
From the Male Psyche Presented by Various Male Panelists
The Essence of a Finer Womanhood Presented by Itang Young, Miss Black Houston '05 and Mlle. Marlin Sylvester '01
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Tarsha Jackson
2nd Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Empowering Ourselves for the Future
Date: April 1, 2006
Place: North Shore Senior H.S.
Workshops:
Explaining the Foundation: Mademoiselles A History Part II Presented by Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson '00
Extending Beyond Your Circumstances Presented by Joye Giddings
Examining Your Life Presented by Shirley Spencer
Expanding Your Horizons: Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU) v Predominantly White Institutions (PWI)
Presented by a Panelist of Students and Alumni of both campuses
Experiencing the Truth: From the Male Psyche, Part II Presented by Various Male Panelists
Keynote Speaker: Rita F. Pierson
3rd Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Becoming Prepared, Professional and Punctual
Date: April 7, 2007
Place: Jack Yates Senior H.S.
Workshops:
Preserving the Purpose: Mademoiselles, A History Party III Presented by Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson '00
Perfecting Your Panache Presented by Joye Giddings
Protecting the Package Presented by Dr. Myrtle Oates
Plotting a Profitable Path Presented by The MLLES Alumnae
Keynote Speaker: Reshonda Tate-Billingsly
4th Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Defining Your Destiny
Date: April 19, 2008
Place: Kashmere Senior High School
Workshops:
Developing Your Chapter: Mademoiselles, A History Part IV Presented by Mlle. Ashton Baltrip '04
Devising Your Strategy: The Mademoiselle City of Roses Presented by The MLLES Alumnae
Detecting a Distinguished Gentleman: From the Male Psyche Part III Moderated by Sandra Miles
Keynote Speaker: Joye Giddings
5th Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: 5 Years of Cultivating Self Worth
Date: April 4, 2009
Place: Phillis Wheatley High School
Workshops:
Fall in Love with Yourself - You must first love yourself before you can truly love others. Presented By: Mlle. Melodie Kent
Family Ties, Mademoiselles, A History - Build the foundation of your chapter history. Presented by: Mlle. Ashton Baltrip
Fierce Fashionista - Real women handle business first. Presented by: Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson
For Better or For Worse, From the Male Psyche Part IV - Let it go. He’s just not that into you. Moderated By: Mlle. Brandii Mayes
Foundation First - Sponsor Meeting. Presented By: Mlle. Erica Barrett and Alumnae Mentors
My Frappaccino Brings all the Boys to the Yard - It is not his job to protect your body. Presented by: Lillian Marbley and Sony Norsworthy
6th Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: From the Inside Out - A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Date: April 17, 2010
Place: Alief Taylor High School
Workshops:
A Look Inside the Mind - A Dialogue on Dialogue. Presented by: Sherisse Curd
A Look Inside the Body - A Dialogue on Health. Presented by: Dr. Jenna Hearn
A Look Inside the Soul - A Dialogue on Race. Presented by: Dr. Kimberly Brown. "Stars No Stripes" by: Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson. Directed by: Earl Latchely
Keynote Speaker: Aisha Deslandes, Miss Black Texas USA 2010
7th Annual Citywide Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Mission Possible: Mademoiselles in Motion
Date: April 16, 2011
Place: Worthing High School
Workshops:
Mission 1: Whip Your Hair Back & Forth (Hair & Hygiene) – Proper hair care and hygiene for a young woman on the move. Presented by Mlle. Shari Bihms.
Mission 2: Girl, the Way You Move It ( Hip Hop Aerobics) - Get on your feet and get physically active, while learning proper stretching and moving techniques. Presented by Chi Chi of Dance Austin Studios.
Mission 3: A Way With Words (Poetry & Public Speaking) - Communicate your inner beauty by learning the techniques of public speaking through poetry. Presented by Mlle. Tina Sylvester of Tina B Poetry.
Mission 4: Mademoiselles, A History Presented by The MLLES Alumnae.
Keynote Speaker: Yvette Goree-Harris
8th Annual Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: This is a Man's World... NOT!
Date: April 14, 2012
Place: C.E. King High School
Workshops:
Big Spender – learn the fundamentals of finance and investments. Presented by Rehema Davis of Primerica.
Miss 007 – learn basics of protection, self-awareness and staying safe. Presented by Jeanna Cournoyer of Fight Back Fit (www.fightbackfit.com)
Miss Fix It – learn to fix common automotive break-downs. Presented by Auto Zone.
Keynote Speaker: DJ Supastar
9th Annual Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Sisterhood Reality Check
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Place: Furr Senior High School
Workshops:
Project Runway: Fashion & Finances Edition – Learn how to “dress” your budget to be dressed for success, beginning with your sister’s closet.
True Life: Am I My Sisters Keeper – Learn the importance of mental health through problem solving and peer – mentor counseling.
Get Your Life: Sisterhood Survival Kit – Learn to raise questions about the uses of power and competition in a society.
10th Annual Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: 10th Anniversary Conference
Date: Friday, April 18 - Saturday, April 19, 2014
Place: Boys & Girls Club, 1520 Airline Dr.
Workshops: C.L.A.S.S. Activities
CHARACTER
“Know Thyself…Determining Your Character” Led by: Mlle. R. Guillory, ‘02
“Mean Girls…Deciphering Perceptions of Your Peers” Led by Mlle: E. Harris, ‘02
LEADERSHIP
Elevator Music…Developing your Speech Led by: Mlle. C. Edwards, ‘00
AMBITION
Taste Of…Diversifying Your Palate Led by: Mlle. S. Johnson
SCHOLARSHIP
Resume Scramble…Deciphering the Code Led by: Mlle. Ebony Towns, ‘00
Toastmasters…Up for Discussion Led by: Mlle. Jacquetta Edward, ‘06
SERVICE
“Sisters Helping Sisters…Delivering Treasures of Hope” Led by: Mlles. Asia Howard, ‘11 and Jay Washington, ‘04
11th Annual Mademoiselle Conference & Mother/Daughter Luncheon
Theme: Fit to be QUEEN
Date: April 11, 2015
Place: Barbara Jordan High School
Workshops:
High Tea Led by: Ashley Lesley
Rock Your Crown Led by: Karissa Lindsay, Roneshia Ray
Pretty on Fleek! Led by: Shontoria Walker
I am Q.U.E.E.N. Led by: 2014 Miss Mademoiselle Debutantes
Keynote Speaker: Shayna Naylor
Theme: Fit to be QUEEN
Date: April 11, 2015
Place: Barbara Jordan High School
Workshops:
High Tea Led by: Ashley Lesley
Rock Your Crown Led by: Karissa Lindsay, Roneshia Ray
Pretty on Fleek! Led by: Shontoria Walker
I am Q.U.E.E.N. Led by: 2014 Miss Mademoiselle Debutantes
Keynote Speaker: Shayna Naylor
12th Annual Mademoiselle Conference
Theme: Let Off Some STEAM!
Date: April 16, 2016
Place: Microsoft Houston
Workshops:
Gimme an S! SCIENCE workshop presented by Vickie L. Kloeris, NASA
Gimme a T! TECHNOLOGY workshop presented by Microsoft Employees
Gimme an E! Engineering workshop presented by General Electric African American Forum
Gimme an M! Mathematics workshop presented by Math – A- Matics Tutoring, LLC
STEAM Panel:
Ashlie Bausley, Science
Dawn Harrison Brown, Math
Candace Cole, Technology
Alexandria Dillard, Engineering
Jessica Terry, Engineering/Mathematics
Ariela Ventura, Arts
ARTS PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP
presented by Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company
The Pan-African Passport
Theme: Let Off Some STEAM!
Date: April 16, 2016
Place: Microsoft Houston
Workshops:
Gimme an S! SCIENCE workshop presented by Vickie L. Kloeris, NASA
Gimme a T! TECHNOLOGY workshop presented by Microsoft Employees
Gimme an E! Engineering workshop presented by General Electric African American Forum
Gimme an M! Mathematics workshop presented by Math – A- Matics Tutoring, LLC
STEAM Panel:
Ashlie Bausley, Science
Dawn Harrison Brown, Math
Candace Cole, Technology
Alexandria Dillard, Engineering
Jessica Terry, Engineering/Mathematics
Ariela Ventura, Arts
ARTS PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP
presented by Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company
The Pan-African Passport
13th Annual Mademoiselle Conference
Co-Chairs: R. Guillory, E. Harris
Theme: SQUAD GOALS: Girls' Guide to Entrepreneurship
Date: April 29, 2017
Place: Start Houston
Workshops:
Building a Business Plan presented by Angle Santos, Grow My Brand
Building a Marketing Plan presented by Amy Malkan, The Malkan Group
Building Buy-In presented by Antre'chelle Dorsey, The Electric Personality
Shark Tank Panel:
Denise Hamilton, WatchHerWork
Angel Cornelius, La Belle Femme Products
Desola Awofeso, Equinox Consulting
Mentors:
Ashley Betts, Ashley Betts Real Estate
Jazzellea McKeel, Jazzella McKeel Photography
Jennife Hayes, MIJEN Consulting
Kimberly Grant, Math-A-Matics Tutoring, LLC
Danelia Argueta, Project Z
Kisha Proctor, The Godfidence Coach
Michelle Johnson, Brown Girlz Who Brunch
Tamara Washington, Boom Media & Image Consulting
Tiffany Williams, Twice Media Productions
Queen Ester Martin, Financial Educator
Tina Sylvester, Tina B Poetry
Ana Rojas, TiE Houston
LaCrisha Osborne, LA OPS, LLC
Cassandra Skinner, Three Tree Productions
Diedre Mathis, Wanderlust Houston
Vendors:
The Malkan Group
Edward Jones
#IMBLACKTOO Apparel
Project Z Events
World Financial Group
The Godfidence Coach
Tina B Poetry
Camellia Alise Skin Care Line
Consuella Fontenet
Opus 11 Custom Design & Event Planning
14th Annual Mademoiselle Conference:
Theme: Identity Theft
Date: April 28, 2018
Place: KIPP Spirit
11000 Scott St.
Workshop Presenters:
Candace Strother & Queen Lyfe, Danielle Fontenot, Joyce Johnson,
Kyla Smith, Kalinda Campbell, DJ LuNetta
Makeup Artists:
Ashley Byers, Shon'tasia Burns, Ashley Davis,
Bienke Estimond, Terrica Smallwood, Krysten Smith,
Kapreia Maria, Brittany Wilson
Conference Chair: Mlle. Sheree B.
15th Annual Mademoiselle Conference:
Theme: Homecoming
Date: April 6, 2019
Place: Booker T. Washington High School
4204 Yale St, Houston, TX 77018
Conference Chair: Mlle. Monica Gary
Co-Chairs: Mlles. Krysten Blackshear and Krystal Winkley
“I liked the understanding of life that I gained from this experience.” – 2013 Conference Attendee