SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Charles Jackson is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. During those years at Emmanuel, he found he had an affinity for diversity and inclusion issues especially those dealing with race. After graduating from college, he went on to receive his certification as a Diversity Practitioner from NTL Institute. Charles Jackson teaches Introduction to Health Disparities to future medical practitioners and serves as Health Equity Director in Baltimore.

Shayla Atkins is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, global DE&I strategist, and leadership expert. Leveraging nearly 20 years of HR leadership experience in global Fortune 500 corporations, Shayla’s extensive expertise, proven track record and exceptional oratory skills has earned her invitations to speak on some of the largest stages across the U.S.. Shayla is the CEO/Founder of The Atkins Impact, a global consulting firm specializing in cultivating inclusive cultures and building authentic leaders.

Valerie Yvette Peterson has been writing for over 35 years. Work includes the G.A.R.E. Annual Conference, four Anthologies: (L.A. Poet Society Press and Moonstone Press), latest book; GOD’S SEASONS, experimental film: THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL. She has worked with the Poetry Society of New York and Fertile Ground Festival of New Works. Her MUSICAL POEMS can be found on all streaming platforms; and the Numberz Radio 96.7FM.

Freddy's LoveNoEgo philosophy serves as the foundation for pushing the human spirit into greatness. He delivers powerful and relevant presentations, mentors, consults, and conducts workshops for individuals, teams, and organizations around the world. Freddy enables participants to grow and perform better than their everyday pressures, and gain optimal performance!

Dr. Helen, your Strengths Accelerator Strategist works with you to optimize your greatest potential to achieve more success, less stress, and deeper life fulfillment. Using an innovative, heart-centered approach to leverage your Strengths, manage weaknesses, and build resilience works. A certified and credentialed Strengths, Resilience, and Leadership Coach, utilizes an innovative, heart-centered approach proven to deliver results. This coach, trainer, speaker, conference presenter, show host and author’s team is ready to serve your needs.

I'm Reverend Dr. Roger E Dixon sr, Success Coach & Mentor to men ages 20-40 returning from the Criminal Justice System; "Your Future With Success Academy" provides an opportunity for change through Leadership Training, Education Resources, Employer Referrals, Family Advocacy and Prison Reform; by partnering with community leaders, faith-based organization, and intensive group coaching returning citizens achieve success with these four factors; GOALS, OPTIMISM, FOCUS, PERSEVERANCE to BE Your Own Success Champion!

Ty Nichols is a Behavior Design Expert and motivational speaker who helps people and organizations adopt life-changing habits. He is the founder of The Nichols Strategic Performance Group, a Tiny Habits® Certified Coach, and a Diamond-level Sales Professional. He has personally lost over 200 pounds and has led teams of Fortune 500 companies to achieve remarkable results. He lives in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and two children.

Ivye Gardner is a licensed social worker that is naturally gifted and passionate about working with others but is also trained and skilled to work with helping others find the best in themselves. She enjoys seeing people grow spiritually and mentally. Her aim is to empower others and help them reach personal and professional goals. She is a public speaker, consultant, CEO/Founder of an International accredited Community Behavioral Health Center, seminar and workshop presenter.

Owner of Every.Black. The mission of Every.Black is to assist entrepreneurs to create wealth through entrepreneurship by leveraging technology and a strategy of global networking. Founder of MacMasters Computer Services, a computer training and database development company. Conducted computer training workshops in more than 30 cities throughout eight southeastern states. Trained over 5,000 individuals on a wide variety of Macintosh software. Presenter and panelist about technology for numerous conferences around the country including two occasions at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., in Washington DC, Apple’s Boston MacWorld and the Sickle Cell Anemia conference in Miami, Fl.

Darnyelle is the award-winning Business Growth Speaker and Strategist of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, a multi-million-dollar coaching and consulting brand. Best known for transforming the lives of her business coaching clients and live event attendees, Darnyelle equips her clients to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually.

Dr. Josiah Jackson’s authenticity as an educator for 32 years, an ordained minister, motivational and caregiver speaker, she empowers and encourages adults and youth to overcome life’s stresses. Her sincere passion for creating cohesiveness of people and community are seen through the pursuit of servant leadership and educational reform. As an experience writer and author, she published God Called Her Josiah, An Autobiography by Dr. Josiah Jackson and Come Get These Kids.

Bonita Owens, Certified Coach and owner of AWN Leadership Consulting empowers leaders to balance life and leadership through self-awareness. She has worked with organizations like IBM, Google, Bank of America, and AMEX on leadership development and communication. Her S.C.A.L.E. framework cultivates authentic leadership. As a Dare to Lead Trained Professional, Bonita integrates Brené Brown's principles to build trust. She is an Amazon best-selling author of Who Stole My Significance.