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The W.I.N.G.S. Strategic Plan for 2026-2027

The mission of W.I.N.G.S. International Foundation is to educate, empower, and mobilize individual, particularly students and emerging leaders to engage in meaningful advocacy and service addressing education equity, environmental and social justice, mental health awareness, and women’s empowerment. Through forums, conferences, mentorship, and civic engagement initiatives, the Foundation prepares participants to lead with integrity and purpose.

Education Support

Responding to needs with meaningful action

Women’s Issues

Growth through mentorship and connection

Justice

Societal and environmental justice issues

Mental Health

Engagement and support for lasting impact

FOCUS – 1

Mobilizing Founding Members

  • Objective –  To form a core team of former and current students of Dr. Burnett as founders

  • Strategy – Identify potential students that have been inspired by the teachings and mentorship of Dr. Burnett

  • Task – Send a letter of invitation to select students

  • Timeframe – October 2025-June 1, 2026. Completed May 1, 2026

FOCUS – 2

To obtain Articles of Incorporation

  • Objective – To submit application to Florida Sunbiz

  • Strategy – Dr. Burnett will be the person responsible.

  • Task – Prepare the appropriate documents and submit them to the state

  • Timeframe – Completed June 1, 2026

FOCUS – 3

Establish a marketing plan and social media presence

  • Objective – Create a position that is responsible for this

  • Strategy – Bonnie Villafane will be the key person responsible for this task

  • Task – Create webpage.
    Create media presence

  • Timeframe – Ongoing

FOCUS – 4

Launch the Legacy of Learning Project 2026

  • Objective – Create a position for two current students to serve as co-investigators.

  • Strategy – Matias Akerman and Naisha Cheruku will serve as student co-investigators.

  • Task – Conduct research. Conduct interviews of select black educators. Compile a collection of stories and experiences.

  • Timeframe – January 2026-Present

FOCUS – 5

Provide online student workshops

  • Objective – To provide a range of topics that meets the needs of students

  • Strategy – Offer monthly virtual and in-person workshops by various professionals.

  • Task – Establish a campaign to reach out to high school students.

  • Timeframe – November 2026

FOCUS – 6

Establish an online student forum

  • Objective – To provide a space for students to discuss current issues and concerns

  • Strategy – Set-up an organizational structure for high school students to engage virtually and in-person about current issues, college, community service, etc.

  • Task – In collaboration with our objective to provide online student workshops

  • Timeframe – November 2026

FOCUS – 7

Establish ongoing scholarships

  • Objective –To provide an annual scholarship or scholarships in honor of Dr.  Burnett’s legacy

  • Strategy –Begin to secure funding for the scholarships

  • Task – Establish the criteria for selection

  • Timeframe –September 2026-January 2027

FOCUS – 8

Establish national annual conference

  • Objective –To commence an Annual National Conference in 2028

  • Strategy – Set up a committee to outline a plan of action that will be completed by April 2027.

  • Task – Present final plan to founders. Present plan for members. Promotion of Conference.

  • Timeframe – June 1, 2026 and final plan April 2027 for promotion

FOCUS – 9

Secure partnerships

  • Objective – Identify at least 10 governmental organizations, non-profits and schools

  • Strategy – Schedule a virtual meeting with all of the potential partners

  • Task –Set up a plan of collaboration

  • Timeframe – September 2026-January 2027

FOCUS – 10

Obtain
501 (c )3

  • Objective – To obtain a 501 (c ) 3 for non-profit.

  • Strategy – To set up a bank account.

  • Task – Submit application by November 30th

  • Timeframe – Bank Account October 2026. Submit application November 30th.

FOCUS – 11

Launch a membership campaign

  • Objective – To expand our membership beyond the founding group

  • Strategy – To secure membership of at least 100 members.

  • Task – Promotion of WINGS through schools and social media

  • Timeframe – Year 1: 100 memberships. Year 2: 250  memberships. Year 3: 300 memberships. Year 4: 350 memberships. Year 5: 400 memberships

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