SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Rachael E. DuBose was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio by her paternal grandparents. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006 from THE Ohio State University and a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Dayton. Rachael’s passion for advocacy, education, healing from trauma, criminal justice, and fighting the stigma of mental illness, especially in historically excluded communities, shines through her community work as the owner of Be the Light.

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.

Robin R. Haynes, is a seasoned professional in the financial industry with more than 20 years of experiance. Robin has been and is committed & passionate about teaching both the fundamentals of personal finances and entrepreneurship, making sure there is a thorough understanding of the financial behaviors and habits necessary for success.

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!

An award-winning professional journalist with more than 30 years in the business, Clyde Hughes is often described as the "voice of reason" in the room of today's debate where both sides scream at each other. On a wide range of topics, Hughes will get to the information your audience will need in an entertaining and engaging way.

Dr Tracey K. George, born in Florida and raised in South Carolina, is an International Bestselling Author, Leadership Trainer, Inspirational Speaker, Biblical Therapist, Diabetes Specialist, and Apostle. In addition, Dr. Tracey, is an Editor/Proofreader and enjoys Ghostwriting for others. Having obtained a BS. in Psychology, M.Div in Biblical Counseling, and THD in Christian Education, it is her earnest goal to continue challenging others to overcome personal obstacles while improving their relationships.

JC Gardner is an award-winning author, an inspirational speaker, writing coach and ghost writer. She has written four books, along with contributing to numerous publications. Her latest novel, “Heated,” is an urban dramedy about a single mother’s plight to do better despite her negative circumstances. It is the recipient of a 2018 IPPY Award.

Dr. Will is a Military Veteran turned entrepreneur. As the founder of several successful companies, he has traveled the world to impact, inspire and influence Leaders at all levels. As a Professional Speaker and Business Coach, Dr. Will has been named a Top 30 Speaker in the World and named Businessperson of the Year by community organizations five times. Most recently being named one of the Top 100 CEO’s in Arizona.

Ashley Kirkwood is an international speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning lawyer. She believes that you should use The Currency of Confidence® to create a life custom-designed for you. In fact, that’s the title of her signature talk, performed at colleges and corporations nationwide. She has helped doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, consultants, therapists, DEI experts, and many other experts package and position their expertise to land large corporate and collegiate speaking contracts.

Latonya Beard Church Lady Cares is an Evangelist, Psalmist, Published Author, Spiritual Advisor, Motivational Speaker and Servant of the Lord that is known for making a memorable impact. She has a unique ability to connect with every person in the audience, Latonya Beard is an effective communicator with a powerful message of caring and hope. Once you have encountered her you will leave knowing that your life will never be the same.

Lisa Anderson is a Chief HR Officer and a certified Leadership Coach who has 25 years of HR experience. She speaks on topics that focus on leadership topics for women who want to find their leadership voice, build their leadership courage, and increase their executive presence so that they can propel their careers. Her signature speech is titled “Invisible Professional to Influential Leader” where she gives tips on how to lead with influence.

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.