First Lady
Dr. Elizabeth York-Westbrook, THD
Executive President, Jaya: Elizabeth York-Westbrook, daughter of the great Reverend John Hill Westbrook, is a dynamic motivational speaker, poet and performer. After working for the prestigious Paine Webber Financial Firm, she went on to become an executive officer for one of most prominent social organizations in American history and has sold thousands of poetry cds around the world. Elizabeth has worked with award winning artists such as Erykah Badu and spoken at prominent historical gatherings including events honoring Stokely Carmichael "Kwame Ture" and committee meetings for the organization of the Million Man March. She was also an important spokesman at the historical Martin Luther King Memorial opening in Washington DC.
Elizabeth has had an incredible background in academics; she completed her Bachelors Degree in Liturgical Psychology and Doctoral Degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Science from the University of Bio-Vibrational Science, School of Theology. She has been recognized and accredited with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Association for Alternative Medicine for her work in laboratory and clinical study of essential oils, resins, stones and other alternative cognitive and behavioral therapies. Her work includes empirical evaluation to substantiate the potency and authenticity of ingredients in these modalities.
Elizabeth is a highly sought after Consultant in Technical Editing and Writing working on projects including Federal Contractor response to RFPs as well as Revision and Graphic Design for Marketing Materials and Literature. Elizabeth is recognized as one of the great scholars in education in the Country. In her academic trek at the University of Houston Clearlake, she has been inducted into two prestigious honors societies. Phi Theta Kappa is the largest and oldest international honor society specifically for students attending community colleges and two-year programs. Established in 1918, it is recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as the official honor society for this sector. Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) is the international honor society for education, founded in 1911 at the University of Illinois. Its mission centers on fostering excellence in teaching through scholarship, leadership, and service. KDP’s Laureate Chapter honors individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the field of education. Historically significant members include:
Albert Einstein: The world-renowned theoretical physicist was inducted as a Laureate in 1950.
Eleanor Roosevelt: The former First Lady, diplomat, and activist was inducted in 1949.
George Washington Carver: The influential agricultural scientist and botanist joined in 1942.
Jean Piaget: The developmental psychologist famous for his work on child development was inducted in 1974.
Margaret Mead: The pioneering cultural anthropologist was inducted in 1962.
Elizabeth is an expert in meditation, history, Qigong and Tai Chi studying with the Pearland Tai Chi Group as sponsored by the Houston Shaolin Kung Fu Academy under the direction of Master (Shifu) Shi Xing Hao. Tai Chi (太極) is a traditional Chinese martial art known for its slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and meditative quality. Generally, Tai Chi (tàijí) was designed with Taoist principles in mind around 300 years ago. It is often practiced for health, relaxation, and stress relief, as well as for self-defense. Tai Chi focuses on balance, flexibility, and mental concentration, helping practitioners improve their coordination, circulation, and mind-body connection.
Elizabeth is the Executive President of the Universal Church of God and is responsible for organizational policy and legal counsel. Elizabeth was appointed the title "Jaya" meaning victory and is married to Robert York-Westbrook, ThD affectionately known as AcharYah meaning teacher. They share 6 beautiful children together. Her incredible mind and spiritual power serve to help hundreds to recognize their internal value and power. AcharYah credits her with his spiritual resurrection and activation.
