ABOUT BAFA

Based in New Orleans, Beauty Arose From Ashes proudly stands with women across the U.S., offering a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental sisterhood. We guide survivors of trauma to reclaim confidence, restore self-worth, and rediscover hope, purpose, and inner peace. As a health and wellness nonprofit, we provide practical resources, emotional support, and empowering connections to meet everyday challenges head-on.

Whether you’re facing social anxiety, toxic family dynamics, workplace stress, adapting to a new environment, the loss of a loved one, divorce, financial hardship, unemployment, rising living costs, chronic illness or injury, anxiety, depression, or other life transitions—you don’t have to face it alone. We believe healing is possible, growth is powerful, and every woman deserves to be seen, valued, heard, and empowered.

Together, BAFA helps women

RELEASE, REBUILD, and RESTORE.

Your story is still being written.

Meet the BAFA Team

  • Lyrae Norman Kinchen

    Chief Executive Officer

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our CEO brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    Lyrae sets the tone for everything we do.

  • Carolyn East

    Chief Financial Officer

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our CFO is all about building strong relationships. She keeps the organization in order with clarity and care.

  • Khalilah Franklin

    Community Outreach Coordinator

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, COC brings fresh ideas to every campaign. She turns insights into action and helps galvanize our efforts in the community to bring positive results.

  • Nadine P. Mitchell

    Chief Administrative Officer

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our CAO ensures every interaction is a positive one. She keeps communication clear, timely, and human.

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