Founders & First Initiates

Founder Yashica Hill-Goins

Founder Hill-Goins served honorably as a Sergeant, 42A- Human Resource Manager, in the Army National Guard for nearly 6 years before being medically discharged. She enjoys watching movies, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Founder Hill-Goins currently resides in Fort Lauderhill, Florida and is employed as an Investigation Agent.

Founder Moneka Smith

Moneka Smith is one of the two visionary Founders of Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Inc., a military Greek lettered organization that prides itself on sisterhood and was founded to unite, honor, and mentor female veterans. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Founder Smith is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, reflecting her commitment to self-improvement, continuous learning, and innovation.

Founder Smith honorably served and retired after 20+ years in the United States Army, across both active and reserve components. Her military career spanned the specialties of 51B (Carpentry and Masonry), 42A (Human Resources), 92Y (Unit Supply), and she earned an “8” Instructor Identifier as a Logistics Instructor, training soldiers in supply and logistical procedures.

A purpose-driven leader, Founder Smith lives by the 7 Mindsets, modeling personal accountability, gratitude, and service. Her leadership is grounded in her faith, supported by her family, and inspired by her mentor. An avid reader, Founder Smith enjoys insightful authors like Dawn Staley, Dr. Dharius Daniels, Mel Robbins, and Craig Groeschel.

Founder Smith remains steadfast in the values and mission of KEΨ, preserving her legacy of
Servant Leadership while mentoring Elite Professionals. She continues to lead with grace, discipline, and vision, strengthening the organization’s impact and future for years to come.

Our Sisterhood

Founder Hill-Goins and Founder Smith began their beautiful and long-term friendship in August 2003, while in college at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Georgia. They were both enrolled in the early Commissioning Program in ROTC. At that time, both Founders were serving in the military specialty as a 42A- Human Resources Specialist. Founder Smith left school in October 2004 to prepare for her first deployment to Kuwait, while Founder Hill-Goins remained in school. Although both Founders continued their career paths in two separate directions after college, they vowed to maintain their inseparable friendship. Their commitment to take annual trips to celebrate their love, sisterhood, and friendship has continued.

In 2010, the Founders traveled to New York together for their annual trip, where they discussed their personal goals, aspirations, and plans for their future. On this trip, the idea of establishing Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Incorporated was born. Once they returned home, Founder Hill-Goins began working diligently on their ideas, which would represent their love, sisterhood, and friendship on a global scale.

Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Incorporated was founded on the principles of Sisterhood, Love, Bonding, and Uniting, from the close friendship that Founders Hill-Goins and Smith have maintained since college.

A photo of nine Black women in white dresses, smiling at the camera

First Initiates: (Standing; L to R): Ciera Burts, Kesia Loyd-Brown, Keondra Harris, Ariane Wyatt*, Marga Horn, Jennifer Berry* & Kayla Hall.
Founders: (seated) Yashica Hill-Goins & Moneka Smith.
*Indicates initiate is no longer affiliated with KEY.