Jamie Blunt — Ohio Women's Alliance

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Jamie Blunt

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**Jamie Blunt** is the founder and visionary behind Brown Girls Mentoring (Brown Girls), a transformative organization dedicated to empowering young girls and women to become the best versions of themselves. A proud Columbus, Ohio native, Jamie has made it her mission to set an authentic standard for young brown girls, inspiring them to embrace their unique journeys.
Jamie’s passion for mentorship is rooted in her own life lessons, shaped by the influence of her late grandmothers. They instilled in her the values of prayer, self-worth, and a no-nonsense approach to letting go of anything that doesn’t serve one’s purpose. These foundational principles guide the structure and ethos of Brown Girls, which seeks to equip girls with the tools to thrive and pay it forward in their communities.
A natural leader and servant at heart, Jamie’s dedication to empowering others is reflected in her personal and professional milestones. She is a TEDxColumbus speaker, sharing her impactful journey and inspiring others to embrace their authentic selves. She is also a participant and graduate of the prestigious African American Leadership Academy, a member of The Columbus Foundation, and a committed advocate for community advancement.
In addition to her work with Brown Girls, Jamie serves on the Marketing and Development Committee for Impact Community Action, a nonprofit dedicated to serving families across Columbus. She is also a board member for YES! Columbus, which helps women achieve economic independence through career support and development opportunities.
Her unwavering belief in individuality and self-acceptance is a cornerstone of her mentorship philosophy. As she often tells her mentees: “You don’t have to fit in. When God created you to stand out.” In today’s fast-paced, media-driven world, Jamie’s message resonates as a much-needed reminder to celebrate authenticity over conformity.
Through Brown Girls and her ongoing community work, Jamie is building a lasting legacy—one that empowers girls and women to lead, inspire, and create a ripple effect of positive change for generations to come.

Ohio Women’s Alliance is based in the state now known as Ohio, specifically on Shawnee, Myaamia, Hopewell, Kaskakia land. We are guests of the traditional stewards of this land. Ohio is the traditional territory of hundreds of different indigenous tribes and nations, including the Erie, Wyandotte, Mingo, Shawnee, Delaware, Miami, Huron, Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa. In spite of ethnic cleansing, forcible removal, unrecognized sovereignty, and outright denial of their existence, indigenous people are still here. Land acknowledgement is just a first step towards healing. You can learn more about the traditional territory where you are at native-land.ca. Learn more about LANDBACK and about returning indigenous control over their land at landback.org.

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