Outreach Mission

Aspirationally Ahead is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established to assist in providing resources for a greater emphasis on the development of personal, interpersonal and professional pathways for Women and Girls.  Our work with our clientele consist of community outreach services, career and personal development services and building a bridge to connect or help transition from one stage in their lives to the next. It is essential to build local and regional collaborations between business corporations, educational and financial institutions and civic organizations together to strengthen the Female population in each community that we serve.  We partner in alliance with government agencies and the private sector to double-down on partnering for solutions to help meet the unique needs of the women and girls in our communities.

Our vision is to assist in establishing an organization that works to empower and educate women and girls create ripple effects that strengthen entire families, communities, economies, and future generations. Here are some of the most important contributions to society as a whole:

  • Breaks cycles of poverty through education, job skills, and financial literacy

  • Strengthens families by empowering women to support their children’s success and well-being

  • Boosts economic growth through workforce participation, entrepreneurship, and job creation

  • Reduces dependence on public assistance by promoting self-sufficiency and independence

  • Improves mental and emotional health through mentorship, support, and leadership development

  • Reduces domestic violence and exploitation through education, awareness, and financial empowerment

  • Creates positive role models for young girls and future generations

  • Strengthens communities through advocacy, mentoring, volunteering, and civic engagement

  • Improves educational outcomes for children and future generations

  • Promotes gender equality, fairness, and social justice

  • Develops future leaders in business, education, healthcare, government, ministry, and nonprofits

  • Encourages financial responsibility, wealth building, and economic stability

  • Helps lower crime, substance abuse, trafficking, and other high-risk behaviors

  • Encourages healthier lifestyles and improved overall wellness

  • Creates long-term social and community stability

  • Gives women a stronger voice, confidence, and sense of purpose

  • Inspires girls to dream bigger and pursue greater opportunities in life

Aspirationally Ahead Inc. was founded by Lena Clark-Copeland who is a retired US Navy Service Disabled Veteran of the Persian Gulf War, Operational Desert Shield and Desert Storm conflicts. Combining her work experience, education and background together with her service in the military, ministry, and working in the corporate world, Lena has developed a passion to speak and advocate for Women and the disadvantages and inequalities experienced daily. For organizations like Aspirationally Ahead Inc., the impact goes beyond individual success stories. The real contribution is helping create stronger women who build stronger families, stronger communities, and ultimately a stronger society.