Our Team
Monique Wilson
Board Member – President
Monique Coleman-Byas has always believed that a family, stable home and a good education are the three most important things every child needs to succeed and blossom in this life. Growing up in a household of seven brothers and sisters she put her education on hold to make sure her siblings were well taken care of. During one of the worst drug epidemics to hit the Black Community, Monique took in a child who’s mother was addicted and this was when she was in her teens and against her mothers approval. She cared for this child making sure she had food and clothes and that she went to school every day. Monique has always had the passion for helping any child in need and this is what allows her to do what she loves and that is foster children. View Full Bio | Email Monique
Leslie C. Wilson
Board Member – Vice President
Leslie C. Wilson knows firsthand what children in the system go through. He has been a Licensed Resource Parent with New Jersey for the past 5 years and has opened his home to several children. Every child he takes in has their own story so helping them to come out of their shell and getting them to show their personality is what Mr. Wilson does best. His loving parenting style conveys to the children in his home that he can be trusted and will always be there for them. View Full Bio | Email Leslie
Raquel Chisholm-Monroe
Board Member – Executive Director
Raquel Chisholm-Monroe brings her knowledge, experience and education to Styles House Inc. Mrs. Monroe will hold the position, Director of Operations. She will be responsible for the direction and coordination of Styles House Inc. which is in her wheel house as she has assisted several start-ups from beginning to end. She holds a MS degree from New York University along with countless business relationships that she has developed over the past two decades. Raquel knows firsthand what children in the system go through. Formerly the owner of Helping Hand In Deed, Inc., an organization that provided support and guidance to women seeking a successful transition from substance abuse back to their children and communities. With her experience and know how she will be the driving force that allows Styles House to make a huge impact in the New Jersey Foster Care system. Email Raquel
Elizabeth Hemingway
Board Member – Director
Elizabeth Hemingway will serve on the Board of Directors for Styles House Inc. where she will provide direction because she is community driven. Elizabeth is a person that believes in giving back to her community and is presently a consultant to Miss Chevonne’s School of Etiquette in which she participates in Ms. Chevonne’s School of Etiquette annual Prom Give Away. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Uneeek Inspirations and knows the ins and outs of nonprofit organizations. Mrs Hemingway is the Admin. for Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight, who is the Founder of AngelaCares. She contributes to AngelaCares by assisting with Santa for Seniors, the annual book bag give away and that’s just to name a few. She is a proud member of Phi Theta Kappa the National Honor Society, she holds two degrees, a Business Liberal Arts Degree and a Legal Assisting Degree. She graduated in 2017with a Dual Master’s Degree in Clinical and School Counseling. She lives by the thought that with faith that no matter what obstacles comes your way, no matter what circumstances come upon you, you can and you must walk by faith and not by sight.
Diane Harris
TEAM Member
Diane Harris brings wide-ranging expertise to the Styles House in her secretarial operations. Her areas of responsibility plays a critical role in fostering communication and diligence through proper management and utilization of important records such as meeting minutes and the organization's bylaws. Administrative tasks, stepping in and accountability.
Arelius Ingram
TEAM Member
Arelius brings wide-ranging expertise to the Styles House Inc., which includes his ownership of a 501(c)3 called Uneek Inspirations. Arelius continues to demonstrate his love for his community by hosting activities throughout Jersey City (e.g. community feedings, book bag giveaways, and coat drives) and his work with the youth. He spends time encouraging the youth in Jersey City by providing after-school, summer and Saturday programs offering life skills, culinary, conflict resolution, entrepreneurship programs.
Robin Silvera
TEAM Member
Robin Silvera is Treasurer of the Styles House. Being Treasurer of this organization is a great honor. Along with supporting the Styles House vision, my responsibilities will be overseeing and safeguarding the organizations finances. This entails managing the finances with a trusted institution to secure funds, banking, financial reporting, advising, strategizing, fundraising and future money making developments.