Kaprece James

Kaprece James holds a BS in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Savannah State University, and a Master’s in Public Administration with a specialty in Nonprofit Management & Leadership from Walden University.

Kaprece is the Founder, President & CEO of Stella’s Girls Incorporated, a 501c3, international nonprofit and recognized Liberian nongovernmental organization that holds United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Special Consultative Status.

As the spouse of a retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer, Kaprece has been a pillar of the military spouse community for over 17 years. She was named the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Naval Postgraduate Military Spouse of the Year and is also the Co-Founder of Military Hearts Matter, a nonprofit that focuses on “Supporting the Hearts that Serve”, with an emphasis on heart disease effecting military families.

A dedicated leader recognized locally, nationally, and internationally Kaprece has served in or is currently serving in the following leadership roles: Vice-Chair for the Charles County Commission for Women (current); 2nd Vice President of the Tri-County MD Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated (past); International Trends and Services Chair for Southern Maryland Chain Chapter of The Links Incorporated (current); Youth Advisor for the Charles County NAACP Youth Council (current); Vice President of the Board Directors for the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (current); Advisor to the Charles County Youth Collaborative (current) and most recently elected as the Board of Directors Vice Chair for the Diaspora of the African Women's Development and Communication Network.