Youth Empowerment: Meet the Founders of C.I.A.J. World Youth Alliance

Carletta Grier Williams is the Founder and CEO of C.I.A.J. World Youth Alliance, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta that was established in 1991 to empower youth for local citizenship and global leadership. 

In addition to her role at C.I.A.J. World Youth Alliance, Carletta Grier Williams has had a highly successful career as a Senior Research Scientist and Inventor, holding multiple U.S. and International medical and surgical device patents for Fortune 500 companies (Carletta Grier, Grier-Idris). 

Her accomplishments have been recognized by the Atlanta Business League and Who's Who Publishing Company, which included her in the 2002 and 2003 editions of Who's Who In Black Atlanta (Carletta Grier Idris). 

As a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Carletta is also a Realtor and a sought-after speaker. She is focused on the future, traveling and conducting seminars on Christian Women Leadership, in conjunction with the extended 2026 launch of her new book, "Crushedpepper (c)." 

Her insights on Faith, Leadership, Empowerment, and Fulfilling the Vision are highly respected and have positively influenced people from diverse backgrounds. This innovative and creatively charged leader frequently addresses religious, civic, and business associations.

Since its founding in 1991 by Carletta Grier Williams and other dedicated founders, there have been many rewarding moments in our work at C.I.A.J. World Youth Alliance. From the beginning, our initiatives have been grounded in the principles of leadership, empowerment, and spiritual development.

We have witnessed that true leaders produce more leaders rather than merely maintaining followers. This focus, along with spiritual inspiration, has allowed us to progress while lighting the way for others to follow.

Deep down, each of us yearns for something beyond a second-hand experience to create a meaningful impact. This deeper fulfillment is significantly realized when we invest in one another.

C.I.A.J. World Youth Alliance is committed to producing leaders and building alliances that will endure over time. A call has been made for others to join this essential initiative.

As we pass the mantle to new leadership, we hope you will continue to stand with us in defending the least of these, mobilizing, empowering, and commissioning them to Change Our World.

The late Rev. Roosevelt Grier and Mrs. Bobbie Alford Grier were co-founders and parents of Carletta Grier Williams, the founder of the C.I.A.J. World Youth Alliance. Ms. Bobbie A. Grier, a nurse by profession for 30 years, conducted global missionary travel along with her husband. She and her family travelled extensively to numerous countries to support children and families in villages as well as to work in medical clinics. They served as hosts to over 200 youth as part of their International Youth Exchange Programs. Their lives revolved around youth, the elderly, the homeless, and both domestic and international missions. They spoke to many churches, schools, and organizations about the needs of children. Mrs. Grier authored two books concerning youth, drugs, teenage pregnancy, gangs, and murder among youth, entitled, 'Parents: Plug It Up And Listen To Their Cries' and 'I Told Ya.'