About Me
My background
Kayla Booker is a dedicated empowerment advocate, community leader, and business owner with a strong commitment to positive change.
BIO
Kayla Booker
Empowerment Advocate, Community Leader, and Business Owner
Kayla Canise Booker, is an empowerment advocate who draws strength from being the daughter of an immigrant mother from Trinidad. Currently residing in Riverside Ward 1, she is a community leader dedicated to fostering positive change within marginalized communities. Kayla is also a small business owner, since 2016. Student at Riverside city college for drug and alcohol counseling.
Kayla's work equips individuals with the skills to recognize their potential and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Her approach examines the importance of self-reliance, historical awareness, and collective action. Kayla ignites a sense of belonging, purpose, and empowerment among program participants.
Kayla is a respected community leader known for her dedication to fostering unity and creating safe spaces for individuals to connect, share, and support one another.
Kayla is CEO of non profit The Black Collective, Her initiatives within the BLACK Collective have facilitated mentorship, career development, and entrepreneurial growth, showcasing her commitment to creating a brighter future for the community.
With a steadfast belief in the power of education, empowerment, and collaboration, Kayla Booker inspires individuals to embrace their potential, celebrate their heritage, and work collectively toward positive change.
Kayla attended and graduated Ranchero Middle School and Sultana High school in Hesperia.
She then attended Norco College and while at Riverside City College attended American College of Health Care and graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Massage Therapy license from CA Massage Therapy Council CAMTH.
When Kayla Booker claims the Ward1 City Council seat she will be the first Black Woman to do so, making history and empowering others to do the same.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
As your dedicated candidate, I've been a proud member of this community for many years, working tirelessly to make it a better place for us all. From organizing events celebrating our rich diversity with up to 1800 attendees to speaking at countless City Council sessions, we've collectively made strides. Notably, I played a role in having the Juneteenth flag proudly flown for the first time in Riverside City's history. Our journey continues — making history today and empowering tomorrow remains our shared goal.
My involvement
Always stepping to the frontlines, fighting for change .
Chair person of RNP Riverside Neighborhood partnership, 2022 3RD VICE PRESIDENT OF RIVERSIDE NCNW, Riverside WOMEN Club member and NAACP Youth member.