SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Diana Elizabeth Jordan is an Actor, Solo artist, Theater & Filmmaker nationally recognized Disability & IDEA influencer. She is committed to supporting meeting/event planners in making their next event impactful & exceptional by offering and creating content- powerful solo performances, keynotes, expressive arts-based DEIA training workshops- and incorporating evidence based proven tools, strategies and ideas to build and strengthen, DEIA (Disability Focus), Corporate Social Responsibility, Professional and Personal Development goals

DEI Speaker with 20+ years of experience in labor and employment compliance law working with colleges and universities and corporations. Juris Doctor (JD) law degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Law School in Chicago as well as a Master of Law (LLM) degree in Business Compliance Law from Loyola University Chicago. I also earned my B.A. degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.​

After 20 years in branding and marketing, Dr. Raechelle "Rae" Johnson knows what works. The CEO of Kreative Ink LLC, she [and her staff] work with small and global enterprises to solve branding issues, developing and implementing solid marketing strategies--while managing change. Dr. Johnson is a sought-after keynote speaker and Digital Marketing & Leadership Instructor. To create your organizations branding success contact Dr Johnson today.

Bernard “Wesley” Gibbs is a leadership development subject matter expert, public speaker, and trainer. He acquired his leadership development and mentorship expertise through his work in various industries and volunteer groups, including Toastmasters International.

Aisha is dedicated to encouraging professionals to embrace their personal strengths in order to make an IMPACT in their professional development. Aisha has over 20 years of experience within industries such as the consumer financial services, commercial real estate, and residential property management sectors. Her area of expertise in career and leadership development include HR practices in recruiting and employee management, developing leadership and communication training curriculum for adult learners, and implementing employee engagement programs.

Brand Ambassador, Entrepreneur, Speaker & Podcaster providing brand awareness for various brands such as DELL Technology, Effen Vodka, Mountain Dew, Samsung, JBL/Harmen and more. Serve as an impactful speaker and panelist for recent events. Monthly podcast, eXpression Mode on Groove Radio Detroit. Owner of a service-based business called Savvy Global Brands specializing in social media management, brand consulting, virtual assistance, event production & public speaking.

Award-winning author, national speaker & student success strategist--- Linnita Hosten coaches students to identify and go-after their DREAM career. The high-energy edutainer provides content-packed and research-based programing for organizations, universities and community groups; and group coaching to students. Linnita has been honored with various awards including: Excellence in Education; Youth Speaker of the Year; 40 Under 40 in Education; Education Book of the Year; and Alumni of the Year.

After more understanding and research, I have learned how to create the relationships I want. And through my experiences; I teach other people to do the same – in my coaching sessions, workshops, books, and talks. I have finally learned to love fearlessly, and I am free to create loving relationships without doubting myself.

A highly sought-after diversity, equity and inclusion speaker, Dr. David Jones is a leading voice in helping individuals develop consciousness of self and others, and organizations create transformational culture change. The son of a father who lived in the segregated south, Dr. Jones’ family and personal story influences his commitment to addressing and dismantling injustice. He has delivered more than 200 speaking engagements for conferences, colleges/universities, corporations, non-profit organizations, public service employees and government officials.

As someone who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury after a hit and run car accident, I've been trying to shed light on life after trauma and encourage others to push past their shortcomings.To do this I created my Unfazed but Dazed platform where I write blog posts about my healing journey and have a podcast to chat with other trauma victors abut how they are able to keep pushing forward.

2020 WomenTech Network “Speaker of The Year”. An expert in career growth, branding, executive leadership, and workplace equity. Her opinions have been included in popular conversations at Stanford University, Morning Brew, Black Enterprise, Facebook, Pearson, etc. Founded Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech in April 2017. Today, it is one of the largest virtual communities of its kind to exist, boasting a 14,000+ membership of professional women from over 72 countries.

Thomas Waters aka WATERSpeaks is a Motivational and Key Note Speaker who is dedicated to motivating people to action thus enabling them to become the best version of themselves. He is known for his ability to be authentic and candid with his audience. While Tom is able to speak to a variety of audiences he loves speaking to those fifty and older encouraging them to enjoy this half of their lives.