MEET THE FOUNDER

JAJUAN ARCHER

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Jajuan Archer is a woman who knows her own worth and was willing to fight for it. A small business owner and a mom who is devoted to her family, she had the fight of her life in the summer of 2011 when a relationship went bad. Accosted at gunpoint by her ex boy-friend for the second time she had to make a life-saving decision.

Today Jajuan serves as a domestic violence speaker who wants to speak up to protect others. One in every three women is affected by domestic violence. She wants the victims to learn to become victors and protect themselves and their families. She believes God protected her for a reason, and to that end Mrs. Archer started the non-profit W.O.W.- Women’s Own Worth. She wants to “Pay Forward” what God has given her--the strength to survive an awful ordeal and grow from it.

More than just a support group, W.O.W will offer individualized services for the victims of domestic violence. From emotional support, to financial support, therapy, and family programs, W.O.W is committed to making a difference in the lives of women whose lives who have been changed by the effects of domestic violence or violent crime.

Instead of going into hiding from her ordeal, Jajuan started active therapy and, as a domestic violence speaker, has been quite vocal in telling her story, as graphic as it may be, in the effort to possibly prevent such a tragic out come in another’s life. She has spoken at several venues including the Arkansas State Capital for the Coalition Against Domestic Violence and at the California Endowment Center in Los Angeles to raise awareness of the effects of domestic violence. Archer was instrumental in the creation and passage of Act 488, a new law that requires Arkansas cosmetology students receive an hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training.

Mrs. Archer has been blessed with the outpouring support of so many people in her life to help her overcome the effects of domestic violence. This doesn’t happen with all victims so W.O.W. steps in to make the difference. Women’s Own Worth is growing daily because of its ever widening circle of supporters. Their mission is to empower Women to know their Own Worth.

"Instead of hiding from my past, I chose to live and fight for a life worth living. I've been so blessed, with so many friends, family and service professionals helping me without a second thought. It's my turn to give back and help women in need."

-JAJUAN ARCHER

BOARD MEMBERS

The board members of Women's Own Worth devote their spare time to finding and providing help for victims of abuse in Arkansas. They volunteer to help women, individuals, and families who have been in abusive relationships or have been victims of violent crime.

If you would like be involved and help victims of abuse, please contact us today.

Rep. Charlene Fite

Rep. Charlene Fite is a four-term member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. She represents District 80, which includes portions of Crawford and Washington counties.
During the 92nd General Assembly, Rep. Fite served as chairperson for the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs Committee. She also served on the House Judiciary Committee, the Joint Energy Committee and the Arkansas Legislative Council.
Rep. Fite has served on the Board of Court Appointed Special Advocates in Crawford County, the Board of Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas, and the Board for Bost Development Centers.
She was recognized as WOW's 2017 Woman of the Year and received the Domestic Peace Award from the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She was also presented the Joe T. Robinson Award by the Arkansas National Guard.
A retired school Psychology Specialist, she earned her undergraduate and Master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee and the University of Arkansas, respectively. Rep. Fite and her husband Tom have six children and seven grandchildren.

Kellee McCoy, MS, LPC, LMFT

Kellee McCoy is the owner of Argenta Counseling, located in downtown North Little Rock’s Historic Argenta Arts District. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is passionate about helping adolescents, individuals, couples and families strengthen their relationships, discover healthy perceptions of themselves, find healing in trauma, and take positive steps through a difficult life transition.
Kellee, a Benton, Arkansas native, received a Bachelors of Arts in Music from Ouachita Baptist University and holds a MS in Clinical Mental Health and Marriage & Family Therapy from John Brown University.