Meet Our Founder Rosalind Rayford

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Rosalind is a Dallas native who grew up in South Dallas. Wanting a more expansive educational experience to continue her leadership growth through higher education, she is attending Antioch University Graduate School of Leadership and Change to earn her Ph.D. Rosalind is passionate about developing leadership skills for women of color and those in higher education. Through Rosalind’s personal experience of family and intimate partner violence (IPV), she has a passion for women and young ladies whom domestic and intimate partner violence has directly and indirectly impacted. 

, domestic violence has a significant impact on mental health and has shown long-lasting effects. The effects of domestic violence and mental health hold captive every aspect of the human ability to function. Through experience, it is understood how quickly the human mind can be exhausted and how the physical body can be sustained. Rosalind hopes to educate, empower and encourage every person who receives services from Lip Gloss for Love and bring awareness of the importance to mental stability. Desiring that individuals become faithful to themselves by seeking professional guidance when needed or recommended.

In 2021, Rosalind took a leap of faith and, out of obedience, began working full-time in her organization, Lip Gloss for Love, as Executive Director. This choice was to become more impactful to her community and the families she serves. Rosalind has now become certified as an Anger Management and Domestic Violence Specialist. 

With the overturn of Roe vs Wade, Rosalind personally understands the long-term effects of abortion. Lip Gloss for Love  serves men and women who have experienced abortions and provide support services, including healing, forgiveness, and support servicesprovideswith hope for future childbirth.