About UsOUR "About" is really about YOU!
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Our Story
I'M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL is a global non-profit leadership movement, positioning girls to be leaders for gender equality. We’ve coached and mentored women and girls of all backgrounds to create tangible change for girls everywhere. I'M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL provides mentorship, leadership and personal development workshops and conferences to give women and girls tools to become gender equality advocates and activists in their communities. Through our programs, women and girls broaden their social impact skill set, as well as benefit from a platform to tell their stories. Our "GIRL" leaders are change-makers at local, national, and global levels. We help raise awareness to various initiatives that impact women and young girls around the world and build community-based movements. I'M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL was founded by Dr. Karen D. Lomax in 2019 and continues to work across a global community of partners to achieve gender equality worldwide.
Our VisionI'M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL desires to provide effective support and community partnerships in order to empower women and girls, ages 12 and up with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to transform themselves, their communities, and to make healthy decisions that will make an impact in every dimension of their lives.
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Our MissionJoin forces with community partners to host seminars, workshops, retreats, mentoring, self-development programs and to advocate for women and girls to have the tools they need to be successful members of their communities.
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Our Founder
Dr. Karen D. Lomax is the Founder and President of Karen Lomax Ministries, KAIROS Editing & Publishing, LLC, H.E.R.R.S. LLC Professional Life Coaching and H.I.S. Outreach Ministry. In May 2018, Dr. Lomax founded and launched the H.E.R.R.S. Life Coaching Academy to provide training and mentorship for other professional life coaches. In 2019, she formed the “I’M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL” Network to help equip and empower women and girls on a global scale. She is dedicated to reconciling the loss back to God through her unique style of preaching, teaching, and mentoring.
Dr. Lomax is an honor graduate of Columbia College of Missouri where she received an A.A in General Studies, an A.S. in Criminal Justice, a B.A. in Psychology, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice. She is also an honor graduate of Liberty University, where she obtained her M. Div. for the Chaplaincy, her M.A. for Pastoral Counseling - Life Coaching, and her M.S. in Criminal Justice. She has four life coaching credentials in Finances, Health & Wellness, Marriage, and Business. She is also a Certified SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator and Trainer. Dr. Lomax is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society and received her Doctorate of Humanities in October 2018 from Elbon Solutions College of Ministry for her outstanding efforts in global outreach. In June 2020, Dr. Lomax received her credential as a Board Certified Master Christian Life Coach and her Certified Christian Mental Health Coach certification in September 2020 from the International Board of Christian Care.
Dr. Lomax serves her community as a member of the Assistance League of North Coast and a volunteer at Dynamic Church Planters International in Oceanside, CA. She is a veteran of the United States Army and currently serves as the Command Chaplain for the 416th Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne) in San Diego, CA. In June of 2017, Dr. Lomax was certified as a Humanitarian Joint Operations Coordinator for USAID for the San Diego region. She is one of the first African-American female chaplains commissioned by President Barack Obama during his last term in office. She is the only African-American chaplain (male or female) that has served as the Battalion Chaplain for the 416th, and the only African-American female officer within the 416th. While most people read about black history, she IS black history. Her focus is to be a beacon of light in a setting that can often seem dark, lonely, and cruel. In addition, Dr. Lomax is the Chaplain, Chief Spiritual Advisor, and sits on the board of directors for Healing Hearts Angels Outreach Ministry in St. Louis Missouri. This gives her the opportunity to positively influence a group of young ladies who are seeking to be part of something bigger than themselves and make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. She was nominated as the San Diego Region Global Goodwill Ambassador in March 2018. On April 10, 2021, Dr. Lomax was sworn in as a Diplomatic Missions Ambassador with the Federation of International Gender and Human Rights. She is the Advisory Council Lead representing the United States.
Dr. Lomax is the author and co-author of 7 best-sellers. In addition, she has written 2 Ebooks, "Rediscovering You By Discovering Your Purpose" and "Happiness 101: How To Bring More Joy Into Your Life." She also has a workbook, "Love Yourself" and a new release, "An Interactive Daily Life & Self-Care Journal" which are excellent for retreats, coaching seminars, and women's groups. Her various literary skills and knowledge has made Dr. Lomax one of the most sought after Christian Coaches, motivational speakers and mentors in the global arena. Because of the work she does with women in the international arena, Dr. Lomax was inducted into the Global Library of Female Authors in September 2020.
Dr. Lomax is the proud mother of two children and currently serves as the Associate Pastor and Director of Protocol for Atmosphere of Faith Christian Church under the leadership of General Overseer Larry Sauls, Jr and Lady Elizabeth Sauls.
Dr. Lomax is an honor graduate of Columbia College of Missouri where she received an A.A in General Studies, an A.S. in Criminal Justice, a B.A. in Psychology, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice. She is also an honor graduate of Liberty University, where she obtained her M. Div. for the Chaplaincy, her M.A. for Pastoral Counseling - Life Coaching, and her M.S. in Criminal Justice. She has four life coaching credentials in Finances, Health & Wellness, Marriage, and Business. She is also a Certified SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator and Trainer. Dr. Lomax is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society and received her Doctorate of Humanities in October 2018 from Elbon Solutions College of Ministry for her outstanding efforts in global outreach. In June 2020, Dr. Lomax received her credential as a Board Certified Master Christian Life Coach and her Certified Christian Mental Health Coach certification in September 2020 from the International Board of Christian Care.
Dr. Lomax serves her community as a member of the Assistance League of North Coast and a volunteer at Dynamic Church Planters International in Oceanside, CA. She is a veteran of the United States Army and currently serves as the Command Chaplain for the 416th Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne) in San Diego, CA. In June of 2017, Dr. Lomax was certified as a Humanitarian Joint Operations Coordinator for USAID for the San Diego region. She is one of the first African-American female chaplains commissioned by President Barack Obama during his last term in office. She is the only African-American chaplain (male or female) that has served as the Battalion Chaplain for the 416th, and the only African-American female officer within the 416th. While most people read about black history, she IS black history. Her focus is to be a beacon of light in a setting that can often seem dark, lonely, and cruel. In addition, Dr. Lomax is the Chaplain, Chief Spiritual Advisor, and sits on the board of directors for Healing Hearts Angels Outreach Ministry in St. Louis Missouri. This gives her the opportunity to positively influence a group of young ladies who are seeking to be part of something bigger than themselves and make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. She was nominated as the San Diego Region Global Goodwill Ambassador in March 2018. On April 10, 2021, Dr. Lomax was sworn in as a Diplomatic Missions Ambassador with the Federation of International Gender and Human Rights. She is the Advisory Council Lead representing the United States.
Dr. Lomax is the author and co-author of 7 best-sellers. In addition, she has written 2 Ebooks, "Rediscovering You By Discovering Your Purpose" and "Happiness 101: How To Bring More Joy Into Your Life." She also has a workbook, "Love Yourself" and a new release, "An Interactive Daily Life & Self-Care Journal" which are excellent for retreats, coaching seminars, and women's groups. Her various literary skills and knowledge has made Dr. Lomax one of the most sought after Christian Coaches, motivational speakers and mentors in the global arena. Because of the work she does with women in the international arena, Dr. Lomax was inducted into the Global Library of Female Authors in September 2020.
Dr. Lomax is the proud mother of two children and currently serves as the Associate Pastor and Director of Protocol for Atmosphere of Faith Christian Church under the leadership of General Overseer Larry Sauls, Jr and Lady Elizabeth Sauls.
The H.E.R.R.S. GIRL Promise
As a member of I'M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL, I promise…
- To attend at least one H.E.R.R.S. workshop, group session, or seminar within a year of becoming a member.
- To assist, host, or facilitate(coaches only) an empowerment workshop, or seminar, a vision board party, or a mentorship session (mentors only).
- To encourage, empower, and motivate other members
- To help I'M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all women and girls to learn and grow
- To treat all members with respect and courtesy
- To encourage other women and girls to become members or support the I'M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL Network
- To adhere to the guidelines and rules set forth by I'M A H.E.R.R.S. GIRL programs
- To maintain and exhibit honest and highly ethical standards