Prince George’s County is home to some of the most dynamic, driven, and dedicated mothers in the DMV — and this Mother’s Day, PG PROUD Magazine is celebrating them.
Read on to learn about six mothers who were nominated for making a difference in their communities and leading with purpose in Prince George’s County.
- Jasmine Mumtaz, Owner of Royal Kids Weekend Childcare
Category of Impact: Entrepreneurship, Business, Community Organizing and Advocacy.
How she is making a difference: Jasmine is assisting families with unconventional work hours by providing childcare on the weekends from 8am-11pm. She has an inclusive program. Her goal is to also promote mental health by giving parents a much needed break on the weekends. Royal Kids also giving parents the opportunity to advance in their careers by allowing them time away from their child to study or attend classes on the weekends. Weekend childcare provides endless opportunities for parents to thrive.
What makes her story uniquely tied to this community?
Jasmine is the first childcare provider to offer weekend childcare Prince George’s County. She is dedicated to supporting families that need extended support.
Nominator: Latoya Berrien, Sister
2. Knyja Gadson, Owner of KG Impact Group, Public Speaking Coach and Event Host
Category of Impact: Entrepreneurship and Business, Education and Youth Development
How she is making a difference: She’s an amazing role model to her children ages 10 and 8. She’s helped countless women elevate their voices as their public speaking coach and has also emcee’d various events in the Prince George’s County area.
She works to uplift and coach many women in the Prince George’s County area by helping them enhance their public speaking skills. Her mantra is “Make a difference where you are first” and she has done just that.
What makes her uniquely tied to this community?After being called on to write the Hall of Fame speech of NFL legend Terrell Owens, she decided to focus on her own community. Since then, she has facilitated Public Speaking workshops and provided 1:1 private coaching with several Prince George’s County residents.
Nominator: Shirley White, Mom
3. Monique Duell, Owner of This Ability LLC and Author
Category of Impact: Community Organizing and Advocacy, Health and Wellness, Faith and Community Service
How she is making a difference: Monique has taken real action to make a difference by building something that supports others, not just her special needs family. Her work reflects resilience, purpose, and a commitment to uplifting people who are often overlooked.
Monique’s impact comes from building support where it’s genuinely needed. By starting a special needs organization and drawing from her own lived experience with special needs children and siblings, Monique’s created understanding, resources, and advocacy for families in Prince George’s County who might otherwise feel overlooked.
She has made a difference by giving those families a sense of community and a voice—helping them navigate challenges, access support, and feel less isolated. That kind of work doesn’t just help individuals; it strengthens the entire community by promoting inclusion and awareness.
And importantly, her presence as someone who gets it adds credibility and trust. Monique’s not just offering services—she’s building something rooted in empathy, which is often what makes the biggest, most lasting impact.
What makes her story uniquely tied to this community?
Her work isn’t abstract or distant; it’s rooted in lived experience. She’s not approaching special needs advocacy as an outsider—she’s part of the very families she supports, which gives her a perspective that can’t be taught or replicated.
Monique also chose to build something within her community rather than taking her efforts elsewhere. That decision creates a direct, local impact—supporting neighbors, strengthening families nearby, and addressing needs that she’s personally seen exist in that area.
Finally, Monique’s connection shows up in trust. People are more likely to open up, engage, and lean on someone who understands their reality firsthand. That makes her role not just helpful, but deeply embedded in the community’s fabric.
Nominator: Romona Crank, Home Health Aid
4. Rebecca Muse, Community Leader and Senior Government Leader
Category of Impact: Entrepreneurship and Business, Education and Youth Development, Community Organizing and Advocacy
How she is making a difference: Rebecca Muse is a tireless advocate who has dedicated over 12 years to uplifting Prince George’s County Public Schools, serving in impactful roles from PTO President to Legislative Advocate while raising more than $30,000 in critical resources for students. Her commitment extends beyond the classroom as a Girl Scout troop leader, youth mentor, and president of National Harbor Jack and Jill of America, where she continues to shape and empower the next generation. As a devoted mother of two and a senior government leader, Rebecca exemplifies service, leadership, and an unwavering passion for community impact.
What makes her story uniquely tied to this community?
As a native Washingtonian, Rebecca grew up just minutes away from Prince George’s County and understood early the importance of reaching back to help others, just as so many had supported her throughout her youth. A proud public school graduate and Howard University TRIO Programs alumna, she is a direct reflection of a community that poured deeply into her development. Rebecca is unique because she carries that legacy forward every day using her leadership, advocacy, and service to uplift families, mentor youth and women, and create lasting impact across the Prince George’s County community.
Nominator: Riley-Simone Ruse
5. Jennifer Bing, Owner of Jens Gemz Childcare
Category of Impact: Entrepreneurship and Business, Education and Youth Development, Faith and Community Service
How she is making a difference: Jennifer Bing has nurtured and cared for generations of Prince George’s County’s youth. She is an incredible teacher, a patient leader and a truly gifted childcare provider.
What makes her story uniquely tied to this community?
People have trusted her with their most precious gifts since the 80s, and 40 years later she is still positively impacting Prince George’s County’s future leaders. She is humble, funny, brilliant, compassionate, unsung and deserves every accolade. Jenz Gemz alum are making waves not just in PG, but across the world–dentists, doctors, lawyers architects, photographers, business leaders and more. Being a Gem is being part of a family–everyone, even parents, call her “Aunt Jenn.” She has been a crucial part of thousands of villages raising thousands of PG county babies over the last four decades. Her impact as a foundational part of youth development cannot be overstated.
Nominator: Aja Taylor, Gem Alumni, God Child
6. T. Corine Smith, President of HER Wingspan, Inc., Pierce the Silence, the Scribbling Lab
Category of Impact: Community Organizing and Advocacy
How she is making a difference: Corine is a relentless force for equity in Prince George’s County who deserves to be featured because she transforms systemic challenges into actionable hope for vulnerable populations. By dedicating her time to multiple district advisory boards and leading statewide legislative efforts, she ensures that all children, especially those facing adversities, have the resources and advocacy they need to thrive.
Corine actively bridges the gap between policy and the community. Through HER Wingspan, Inc., she hosts targeted workshops that demystify policies, teach families their disability rights, and instruct children on how to effectively self-advocate. Beyond her workshops, she tackles systemic inequities head-on, and directly amplifying the parent voice at both the Board of Education and with the County Council.
What makes her story uniquely tied to this community?
Her leadership is deeply woven into the local civic fabric as the District 6 Representative of PCAC, reflecting a personal commitment to the Capitol Heights community where she actively raises her children. Recognizing critical gaps in local support, she built concrete solutions from the ground up: launching HER Wingspan, Inc. to help families reach beyond adversities and establishing The Scribbling Lab to equip children as literary architects. Through this tireless dedication to arts, academics, advocacy, and athletics, she brings vital representation, empowerment, aspiration, creativity, and hope to Prince George’s County.
Nominator: Lee Barry, Board Member, HER Wingspan
