Our story
From bold vision to scalable safe haven.
World Wide Women Group was born from a bold, expansive vision: to be everything women and girls might need to heal, grow, and thrive. We created programs, experiences, and spaces that touched every corner of a woman's journey — mentorship, leadership academies, summits, retreats, scholarships, and community outreach.
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We impacted hundreds of women and girls. But we realized: transformation doesn't come from doing everything — it comes from building the right things, deeply and sustainably. So we evolved.
Today WWWG is focused on a clear, scalable model: The Haven, The Bridge, and The Well — a holistic ecosystem grounded in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, designed not just to support women but to transform lives.
Our story
13 years in the making.
2012 · Founded
Years 1–10 · Expansion
Evolution · Three pillars
2025 · Mission Elevation
2026 · What's next
WWWG established in Suffolk, VA — mission to dismantle barriers for women and girls worldwide.
Leadership academies, retreats, summits, scholarships, mentorship, and community outreach across Hampton Roads.
Focused into The Haven, The Bridge, and The Well — grounded in Maslow's Hierarchy for lasting transformation.
Selected for Mission Elevation cohort. New brand identity, three division logos, Project High Street in predevelopment.
The Well fully launches nationally. The Haven moves toward construction. The Bridge expands leadership programming.
Our founder
Dr. Eltonette "Elle" Harris
Dr. Eltonette "Elle" Harris is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia — a true philanthropist with a servant's heart who has dedicated her life to advocating for women and girls worldwide. Her professional background spans family reunification, family stabilization, human trafficking, independent living, foster care, and human service company management.
B.S. · Mass Communications
Virginia State University
M.S. · College Leadership
Purdue University Global
M.A. · Community Counseling
Norfolk State University
Ph.D. · Counseling & Human Services
Capella University
Honors & recognition
Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award · Obama 2011
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
YWCA Women of Distinction 2020
Top 40 Under 40 · Inside Business 2022
Dr. Harris has served in many capacities and still operates in many- throughout the community. She was a volunteer mentor with the Up Center, a Chairwoman over Youth and Recreation for the Lee Ward Civic League in Portsmouth, and a Program Director of Just Dyvine Dance Crew--an initiative under a non-profit organization called Youth Matter. Dr. Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She serves as the Chairman for the Risk Management Committee for the Lambda Gamma Omega Chapter. She is a member of the Virginia Beach Pearls Foundation, where she formally served as the Co-chairman of the Grants and Sponsorship Committee. Dr. Harris is the President of the Burbage Grant Homeowners Association in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Harris is also the Vice Chairman of the Early Childhood Development Commission for the City of Suffolk, Virginia.
Her continuous work has earned her a Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama, in 2011. She was honored as the 2020 Women of Distinction Honoree in the category of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, from the YWCA of South Hampton Roads. And a 2022 Top Forty under 40 Honoree in Hampton Roads from Inside Business.
Board Of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides strategic guidance, fiduciary oversight, and stewardship in support of WWW Group’s mission and long-term vision.
The team behind the mission.
Meet the Team Members of World Wide Women Group
Dr. Elle Harris
CEO & Founder
Rashod Harris
Vice President
Installed in 2013, Rashod is called upon to provide insight on digital marketing strategies for the organization.
Cheryl Davis
Treasurer
Installed in 2013, Cheryl serves as the Financial Officer for the organization.
Irvinia Gregg
Board Member
Installed in 2024 to the board of directors and is the head of logistics for our Men Giving Back program, she coordinates with Social Services to identify families in need during the holiday season.
Christina Kanu
Board Member
Installed in 2018 to the board of directors and is In charge of outreach and community relationship building.
Ready to support our mission?
13 years in and the most important work is still ahead. Join us.