The Team
Jamila Roy
President
Jamila Roy has dedicated her career to the mental health field for over a decade. She is a proud mother and a program manager at Lousiana Mental Health Association, where she leads ‘Target Health’ a whole health program. She has a strong passion for helping others while also working on her own healing journey. In her personal time she gives back to her community by partnering with organizations that promote youth wellness and empowerment. She has also been igniting optimism and empowerment by hosting the SLB Empowerment Brunch for two years, and plans to continue doing so annually. One of Jamila’s favorite quotes is “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.” - Unknown
JasMiyona Jackson
Youth Coordinator
Meet Jasmiyona Jackson. I’m a small-town country girl from Albany, La! My parents have always been my biggest supporters/motivators. I’ve attended Delta college of Covington La to obtain my certification in “Medical Office & Health Insurance Tech”. I have two children Aminee’ and Devin Coney whom I adore with my every being. I enjoy reading, writing, painting, shopping, traveling, and attending church services with my grandma! I am a private event decorator, and motivational Speaker. Within the years I survived a bone marrow transplant and beat cancer twice. That has led me to become a public figure of inspiration in my parish. I am currently realigning my practice to become a psychologist, so that I could be of help for my cancer community finding resources and counseling needed to carry others through their journey’s. This is me! (IBJ) Inspired By Jas-Strong !!!
Angel Haney
Vice-President
Angel Haney is a dedicated Social Worker with over 13 years of experience in mental health and two decades in non-profit work across Louisiana. She holds minors in Sociology, Religious Studies, and Leadership Development.
Her journey in youth advocacy began at Louisiana State University, where she participated in a mission trip to Northern Mexico. There, she created recreational programs for inner-city youth and assisted in distributing essential supplies and building projects, igniting her passion for helping others.
Angel has worked with diverse populations, including the homeless, women in crisis, at-risk youth, and families with disabilities. She currently focuses on issues like the cradle-to-prison pipeline, mental health stigma, and educating minority families on cultural history.
In her personal life, Angel enjoys reading, movies, and music, and she is involved in growing several small businesses. Her unwavering commitment to advocacy and education continues to make a significant impact on her community.
Jerlesha Calahan-Fleming
CEO-Founder
Hello, I’m Jerlesha Calahan-Fleming a devoted wife, mother of three, and proud bonus mom to three more. I am the founder and CEO of Village of Hope LA (VOHLA), a nonprofit organization devoted to transforming lives through mentorship, community empowerment, and faith-based support. At my core, I’m a servant leader with a heart for healing, purpose, and restoration.
With over a decade of experience as a youth specialist, mentor, and community advocate, I’ve committed my life to uplifting the broken, guiding the lost, and walking alongside those who are navigating life’s toughest challenges. My work has especially focused on at-risk youth, families in crisis, and individuals reentering society after incarceration, helping them rediscover identity, break generational cycles, and reclaim their future.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and I believe in the power of second chances and God’s ability to rebuild lives. Whether I'm hosting leadership retreats, mentoring young women, delivering resources to struggling families, or launching faith-based books and teachings, I do it all with one mission in mind: to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world.
Through Village of Hope LA, my team and I offer youth mentorship programs, community outreach events, trauma-informed care, spiritual guidance, and leadership development opportunities all rooted in love, truth, and faith. I am also an author and speaker, passionate about preparing women for godly marriage, teaching biblical identity, and encouraging people to live boldly in their God given purpose.
This isn’t just what I do it’s who I am. And I thank God daily for trusting me to carry this mantle.
