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Dr. Judy Mandrell's Bio

Dr. Judy Mandrell is the proud and happy wife of Superintendent Dr. Gerald Mandrell for over 42 years. Dr. Judy Mandrell's mantra is: "If, I can help somebody as I travel this life, then my living will not be in vain." She has a faith that turns dreams into reality for herself and others. She is a path maker. Her genuineness, love, compassion, and joy are felt by everyone she touches throughout the community, the city, the state, and internationally. Dr. Judy Mandrell authentically, untiringly, and wholeheartedly serves both her church and community. Her genuineness, love, passion, and joy are felt throughout her community, city and by everyone she touches. She works closely alongside her husband of over 41 years, Senior Pastor, Dr. Gerald Mandrell at Life Changers COGIC. 

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She is a God ordained, called and anointed evangelist in the Lord’s church.  She is an international speaker, one of her most humble speaking opportunities was being the keynote speaker at THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE in Sterling, Scotland, where King James was baptized, King Charles and many other Kings were crowned. 

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She is incomparably one of the most life-changing loving influential women in the world. She travels extensively throughout the United Stated both as an evangelist and conference speaker to many churches, businesses and organizations.  Her love, support, and powerful presence in the community and in the church is phenomenal. She is a leaders leader; and a “PEOPLE’S ARCHITECT.”  

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Dr. Mandrell organized over 500 Tallahassee women across race, economics, religion, political party , social status and brought them together to get to know each other, and they are still meeting quarterly.

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Dr. Mandrell, at the leading of the Holy Spirit, has brought 60 pastors and their congregations together from various denomination since December 2022, to meet every Monday after the 1st Sunday to pray for Tallahassee and have gone to very spot where a person has been killed by gun violence in Tallahassee with Pastors, intercessors and prayer warriors to pray for the victim family and the shooter family.

Tallahassee, FL has caught on fire with this prayer.

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Dr. Mandrell has spent her life serving by empowering, inspiring, and making pathways for others to follow.  She is a true trailblazer.

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Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)   

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL

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Master’s Executive Leadership & Doctorate – Christian Leadership

Clarity International Christian University, Tallahassee, FL   

                   

She is the founder, CEO AND Executive Director of several businesses: 

  • Dream Builders Greatness Center, Inc. Non-Profit 501©3,  

  • Real Talk with Judy Radio Show, International Host 

  • Real Talk Sister Girls Network, Inc., Non-Profit 501©3  

  • Dream Builders Family Affairs “Making Home Sweet Home Again,”  

  • Dream Builders Child Development Center, LLC., to name a few. 

 

She serves on so many Boards of Directors and has so many certifications such as: 

  • REAL TALK SISTER GIRLS NETWORK – Executive Director

  • Leadership Tallahassee Class 36 

  • Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Tallahassee Executive  Program Class VIII

  • Tallahassee/Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

  • Rotary Club of Tallahassee Southside

  • Tallahassee Human Resource Committee

  • Tallahassee Branch of NAACP, Executive Board of Directors, Religious Affairs   Committee Chair, and Women in the NAACP Committee Chair

  • Jeffrey Bear Foundation, Vice President

  • United Partners for Human Service, Committee Chair for Interfaith Leaders –  Co-Chair Faith Base Committee

  • Community Activist – City and County Liaison for Pastors and Faith-Based   Leaders/Interfaith Leader

 

MINISTRY SERVICES

  • Life Changers COGIC, Inc. - Co-Pastor, Board of Directors Member, Women Department President, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Director of Ministry Leaders and Community Liaison Director  

  • Spiritual Advisor for the Committee for the Tallahassee Healing Prayer Ministries

  • Department of Women Executive Board President and AIM President of  Western Florida 2nd Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ

  • Church of God in Christ – Region 13 (Florida and Alabama) Elect Lady of Evangelism,

  • District Missionary Kingdom Builders COGIC

  • JRM Ministries - Founder and Chief Visionary

  • World Youth Ministries, Inc. – Past Board of Directors

  • Pace Center for Girls – Past Board of Directors

  • The Big Bend Homeless Shelter Coalition – Past Board of Director

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She is a woman who has dedicated and committed her life to the Lord for His service and expanding the Kingdom of God.  Her greatest joy is that God counted her faithful and putting her in the ministry to serve this present age.  

 

She has received so many rewards, recognitions, and awards for her untiring service to the church and the community. 

  • RECEIVED THE KEY TO THE CITY of Tallahassee, FL 

  • PRESIDENT LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • W.E.B. DUBOIS HUMANITARIAN AWARD

  • 2023 Greater Tallahassee Chambers of Commerce  Leader of the Year

  • BIG BEND MINORITY CHAMBERS 2023 TRAILBLAZERS AWARD 

  • TAMPA BAY GOSPEL AWARD- RADIO HOST OF THE YEAR 

  • WONDER WOMAN OF THE YEAR – GIRLS ON THE RUN 

  • FAMU HONOREE BLESSINGS & BRUNCH Community Service AWARD 

  • National Association of University Women – Business of the Year Award

  • Hallelujah 95.3 & Capital Outlook – Media Pioneer Award 

  • Leon County Sheriff’s Department Honorary Deputy

  • The Oasis Center for Women and Girls Trailblazer Award 

  • John Maxwell Stellar Leadership Award 

  • 2020 John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker 

  • Tallahassee Democrat 25 Women You Need to Know Award 

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. South Atlantic Regional Conference “Family    Strengthening Community Award” 

  • Tallahassee Woman Magazine’s Women Who Mean Business “Service    Award” 

  • The Outstanding Service to Youth and Families in Our Care Award from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

  • GREATER TALLAHASSEE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD     

  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN – BUSINESS       OF THE YEAR AWARD

  • TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT 25 WOMEN YOU NEED TO KNOW AWARD

  • ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE

  • FAMILY STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY AWARD”

  • INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST – UNSUNG HERO AWARD

 

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