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Meet the Founders
Carletta Grier Williams
There have been many rewarding moments
in our work here at C.I.A.J. World Youth
Alliance. From the beginning, these
works were based on the principles of
leadership, empowerment and spiritual
development.
We have witnessed the fact that leaders
produce leaders and don’t maintain
followers. It has been that type of
focus along with spiritual inspiration,
which has enabled us to move forward
while igniting the path for others to
follow.
The truth is that deep within each one
of us is a longing for something more
than a second hand experience to make a
difference. This deeper fulfillment is
majorly realized when we invest in each
other
C.I.A.J. World Youth Alliance is
producing leaders and building alliances
that will stand the test of time. A
beckoning call has been issued for
others to join this initiative.
As the mantle is passed to new
leadership, it is our hope that you
will continue to stand with us as we
defend the “least of these” mobilize,
empower and commission them… to Change
Our World.
Biography
Carletta Grier Williams is the Founder
of C.I.A.J (Count It All
Joy) World Youth Alliance, Inc.
an Atlanta-based nonprofit corporation
established in 1991 to empower youth for
local citizenship and global leadership.
Her professional achievement also
includes a highly successful career as a
Research Scientist and Inventor holding
several U.S. and International medical
and surgical device Patents for Fortune
100 Corporations (Carletta Grier, Grier-Idris)
The Atlanta Business League and Who’s
Who Publishing Company collaboration
recognized Ms. William’s
achievements (Carletta Grier
Idris) by including her in the 2002,
2003 Edition of Who’s Who In Black
Atlanta forwarded by Atlanta’s
former mayor, Shirley Franklin.
Carletta, a member of Delta Sigma Theta,
Inc., is also a Realtor and a Speaker.
She keeps her eyes on the future, while
travelling; conducting seminars on
Christian Women Leadership in
conjunction and launching her new book.
Her views on Faith, Leadership,
Empowerment, and “Fulfilling the Vision”
are well respected and have helped
educate and positively influence people
of all walks of life.
This highly innovative and creatively
charged leader is a frequent speaker
addressing religious, civic and business
associations
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Bobbie A. Grier
The late Mrs. Bobbie Alford Grier
was co-founder of World Youth Alliance
and mother of the founder. Ms.
Bobbie A. Grier, a nurse by profession
for 30 years, was appointed by Alabama
State Commissioner
as Director of In-Home Detention of
Jefferson County's Family Court.
Ms. Grier
worked with children in villages and
medical clinics in numerous countries
including, Monrovia, West Africa, and
Port-a-Prince, Haiti.
She served as host to over 20 youth as
part of International Youth Exchange
Programs. The city school (Community
Intensive Treatment to Youth) elected
her chairman of their advisory board.
Her life revolved around youth, elderly,
the homeless and domestic and
international missions.
She spoke to many churches, schools, and
organizations on the needs of children.
Mrs. Grier authored two books,
concerning youth, drugs, teenage
pregnancy, gangs and murder among youth,
entitled, "Parents: Plug It Up
And Listen To Their Cries" and “
I Told Ya.
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