Dr. Lilisa Mimms' Major Accomplishments
Lifelong Resident of Paterson, NJ
Mother of 4 (1 girl, 3 boys)
Education
- PS #21 graduated 1983
- Attended Paterson Catholic Regional HS ‘83-’85, Attended Eastside HS 85-87 graduating in 1987
- PCCC graduated 2000 A.S. in Marketing
- Univ of Phoenix graduate of 2004 B.S. in Marketing
- Gilgal Bible School graduate 2004 with academic achievements
- Alpha Bible Institute graduate 2008 with 4.0 GPA
- Valedictorian of class, Summa Cum Laude, received Bachelor of Religious Education
- The Christian University graduate 2009 with a 4.0 GPA
- Valedictorian of class, Summa Cum Laude, received a Doctorate of Ministry and 8 awards for academic achievement
Work Experience
- Senior Pastor & Founder, New Beginnings Christian Outreach Ministries (2009- Present)
- Home School Liaison for Public School No. 21 (2011-2012)
- Senior Franchise and Acquisitions Manager for Verizon Communications (1997-2008)
- Director of Communications and Technical Support for New York Choice Cable TV (1989-1997)
Community
- Founder and Pastor of new church plant, Paterson, New Jersey (Jan 2009 –present)
- Elected as Commissioner for Paterson Public Schools November 2014 (3yr term)
- Appointed as Commissioner of Planning Board for Paterson, NJ July 2016 (4 year term)
- Pioneered Yearly Women’s Conference in an urban environment
- Community Advocate for Children and Parent (10 years+)
- Community Block Party 2014 (Supplied 100 free book bags, free food, entertainment, shoes, etc.)
- Adopted and partnered with Outreach in community (2009-Present)
- Public School No. 21
- Easter Egg hunt which provided recreation, photos and gifts for the community
- Community Yard Sale which generated $500 which we matched and gave $1000 to school for uniforms
- Provided Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas toys
- Provide childcare and tutoring at all Back to School, Home School council and recreational activities
- Purchased 8th grade yearbooks for class of 2010 & class trip for 6th grade 2012
- Provided tutoring for a student failing in math within a 4 week turnaround got an “A”
- Public School No. 21
- Adopted School of Education & Training at Kennedy H.S. (2012-Present)
- Parent Linkage (2011-present)
- Sponsored 12 teenage girls and their children and provide toys and gifts for the holidays
- School Based (2011-2012)
- Mentoring & workshop training for UMOJA club, Board member (2012-present)
- College Tours Sponsorships (2012-2013) Young People Can Achieve & Black College Tour
- Maria Magda (2009-Present)
- Provide outreach, mentorship, life skills and counsel to women ages 20+
- Distributed thanksgiving baskets and toys to over 50 women and their children
- Assisted the women with transition into apartments, resume writing and job placemen
- Community Service Awards
- Awarded and honored eleven (11) Community Leaders for their outstanding contributions to the city of Paterson
- Holiday Baskets and Toy Drives (2009-present)
- You are Worth More Than That Scholarships
- Awarded 25 college scholarships to high school graduates and current college students in the amount of $500, laptops, Kindle Fires, Tvs, DVDs, Printers and iPad3 (2010-present)
- Awarded 8 book scholarships to students from Nyack College 2011
Global Impact
- Provided technology upgrades to leaders in Africa and books & supplies to children
- Trained and mentored a group of 100 upcoming entrepreneurs at Business Symposium in Africa