About Us
Who We Are
Different Mindset, Inc. is a community-centered nonprofit in Prince George's County, Maryland, dedicated to helping women navigate complex systems and build lasting stability.
What Drives Us
Mission, Vision & Values
Why This Work Matters
Small administrative gaps often lead to denials or delays, prolonging instability even when resources exist. We close the gap between crisis and stability by walking alongside women through every step.
Our Mission
We advance long-term stability for immigrant women, women with disabilities, and survivors of abuse through structured systems navigation, economic empowerment, and community health coordination.
Our Vision
A community where women facing systemic barriers are supported with clarity, dignity, and strategic guidance to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
Our Values
Our Story
Born from Lived Experience
Different Mindset, Inc. was founded by Dr. Isatu Jalloh, who witnessed firsthand the barriers that women face when trying to access essential services. Navigating systems like SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance, and SSI can be overwhelming -- especially for immigrant women, women with disabilities, and survivors of abuse who may lack familiarity with these processes or have limited support.
What began as one woman helping others in her community has grown into a structured nonprofit providing guidance, advocacy, and hands-on support. Based in Prince George's County, Maryland, Different Mindset serves women across the region who need help understanding their options, completing applications, gathering documentation, and following up with agencies.
We do not provide direct financial assistance or approve applications. Instead, we walk alongside women through every step of the process -- making sure they have the knowledge, preparation, and advocacy they need to access the resources available to them.
Our approach is built on trust, consent, and cultural sensitivity. Every interaction is guided by respect for the women we serve and a commitment to empowerment over dependency.
Current Initiative
Community Health Resource Navigation Pilot
Different Mindset is expanding a Community Health Resource Navigation Pilot in Prince George's County to reduce benefit denials, improve housing and income access outcomes, and integrate financial literacy into long-term stability planning.
Leadership
The People Behind Our Work
Dr. Isatu Jalloh
Founder & Executive Director
Driven by personal experience and a deep commitment to her community, Dr. Jalloh founded Different Mindset, Inc. to ensure that no woman has to navigate complex systems alone. Her hands-on approach and dedication to advocacy have helped hundreds of women access the support they need to build stability.
Get Involved with Our Mission
Whether you need support, want to volunteer your time, or are looking to partner with a growing nonprofit -- there is a place for you at Different Mindset.