About the Founder
Our founder, Rosalind Carthen, is well qualified for her position and has proven herself as a compassionate and dedicated humanitarian. As a survivor of domestic violence herself, Rosalind wishes for others encountering the same situation to know that there are people who understand and care.
Rosalind offers no judgment, only solutions. It is her ongoing goal to take a stand against domestic violence and share methods that were most effective for her. While Rosalind knows that not all domestic violence circumstances and situations are the same, she is willing to assist individuals build a more personalized plan to better suit their specific needs.
Black Butterfly Aspiring to Inspire Inc. is dedicated to Rosalind's mother, Barbara Jean Dunn
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Our Vision
It’s estimated that ten million people experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Black Butterfly Aspiring to Inspire will actively work towards a decline in those numbers. Through research, and community intervention we seek to serve those that are battling domestic violence and also provide support services for survivors. We will also call for a forum to discuss core needs of those affected by domestic violence, build teams from existing resources with new innovative ideals and energy, and figure in core components adding new dimension and dynamics which will help implement and provide resources more effectively.
Our Team
Felicia Khan
Event Administrative Coordinator
My name is Felicia Khan and I’ve been in retail leadership for just shy of 30 years! I love training & developing a strong team that delivers excellence in everything they do. In my many years of experience I’ve held various roles always linked to client events, event planning & building brand awareness. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration and mgmt. & am an active member with the following volunteer services; Pajama program, Dress for Success & food pantry.
Yolanda Gaye Madison
Consultant
A Kansas City, Missouri Resident , MS. Madison is a survivor of domestic violence. She is committed to the Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery from domestic violence.
She is dedicated as an Educator, Group Facilitator, Trainer and Ally of Violence Interruption Process Module, Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Trauma Informed Care Certified, and Mental Health First Aid Counselor.
Her volunteerism includes working with women recovering, whether from substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, incarceration, or mental health disorders. She loves humanity and has worked with male populations in these same areas. As a Mental Health Public Speaker sharing her story, she advocates for reducing the stigmas associated with all forms of abuse.
Experience spanning 35 years working with Drug Courts, Family Courts, Probation & Parole, as well as Community Organizations, Domestic Violence Shelters, Homeless Programs, Crisis Intervention Call Centers, Residential/ Outpatient Drug Treatment Programs, plus 12Step Support Groups & Housing Resources, will give her a chance to offer herself relentlessly in assisting others who suffer or just like her Recovering, Living Life Better despite domestic violence/ abuse.
Lester Suggs
Meeting Facilitator / Consultant
Lester Suggs has over 30 years of experience in Behavioral Health. He’s also certified as a Domestic Violence, Peer Recovery Support Specialist, and Support Group Facilitator.
Keith Carthen
Treasurer
United States Army Veteran – Former SGT/E5 Field Artillery Section Chief
Vice Chair of trustee board at Allen AME Church