About Us
Welcome and thank you for visiting! Runway To Success was founded in August 2020 in Alexandria, Virginia. Our team consists of professionals that bring a cumulative 20+ years of experience in mentorship and training plus over 5 years in the fashion and beauty industry.
We are passionate about connecting at-risk teenage girls with the resources, education, and mentors they need to kickstart their careers in the fashion industry.
Meet the Founder
Hello! I am Elizabeth T. Diamant, founder and CEO of Runway To Success (formerly Elizabeth Diamant Incorporated). Ever since I can remember my heart has been turned outwards - meaning I have always felt an overwhelming desire to assist others. Whether it is helping a friend navigate through a difficult situation, feeding the elderly, mentoring junior soldiers, or just helping a stranger on the street, philanthropy has been a major part of my life in one way or the other.
When I became a fashion designer in 2017, I quickly saw that there was a disparity in the equitable opportunities in fashion for black women compared to other sexes and races. I immediately knew that I wanted to build a bridge to close that gap and two years later, Runway To Success was formed. I am elated to pouring my heart’s desire into assisting others in this organization and I look forward to the great things we will do together.
My Background:
Veterans Resource Employee Association, DHS, President
Paralegal, Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Army Soldier (Retired)
Fashion Designer at Elizabeth Diamant
BS in Business Administration from Kaplan University
Elizabeth Diamant
Founder
Board Members
My name is Vacherrie Toles and I am a Financial Analyst for the Federal Government. I have over ten years of Federal Government experience in investigative and financial analysis, auditing, and accounting. I have a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Accounting. I am passionate about helping others attain the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their goals.
Mentoring and guiding our youth to be successful and impactful entrepreneurs is vital to our present and our future. Thus, it is imperative that I am a part of this organization who will help young women excel in the fashion industry.
Vacherrie Toles
Financial Analyst
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.”
— Oprah Winfrey
