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Braea Tilford Green is a multi-hyphenate leader known for her voice, vision, and heart for women and girls.

As the founder of Grow Lead Inspire, she leads a global movement dedicated to the empowerment of young women and girls through self-discovery, leadership, and purpose-driven living.

In 2018, Braea made history as the third Black woman to represent Kentucky in the Miss Universe Organization as Miss Kentucky USA. During her reign, she used her platform to champion the advancement of women of color and cultivate spaces where women feel empowered to lead with authenticity and boldness.

Her professional journey began in the fashion closet at Ebony Magazine, where she interned while studying Pan-African Studies and Communication at the University of Louisville. Immersed in the world of Black media and surrounded by dynamic women shaping culture, Braea developed a sharp eye for narrative, identity, and impact. That season not only deepened her appreciation for representation, but it also awakened her desire to lead work that centers the stories, strength, and potential of women and girls.

Today, Braea serves as First Lady of the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, one of the nation’s largest and most historic Black churches, alongside her husband, Rev. Stephen Green. In this role, she brings a fresh, holistic approach to ministry that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. Through her leadership of the GAC Women’s Ministry and GAC Girls Ministry, she is committed to building intergenerational sisterhood, fostering sacred self-awareness, and helping others peel back layers to discover the most authentic versions of themselves.

Braea’s life is a testimony to the beauty of becoming. Her work—whether on stage, in community, or online—encourages others to walk boldly in their light, honor their evolution, and embrace a life of faith, freedom, and impact.