SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

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.

Markeith Braden is a speaker, personal brand strategist, and podcast host who helps career professionals elevate their brands for greater visibility, leadership, and advancement. With a proven framework, he empowers professionals to position themselves as industry experts, increase influence, and attract new opportunities within the marketplace and beyond. Markeith’s engaging talks equip professionals with the tools to build a strong personal brand, communicate their value effectively, and create strategic opportunities.

Amber E. Davis is a certified education and business leader in Texas with decades of experience. She holds a B.A. in English, an MBA, and is completing a Ph.D. in Education Leadership and Organization. A Six Sigma Green Belt Level II and DEI-certified, Amber consults on leadership coaching, transformative student and adult learning, technology innovation, and equity in schools and in the workplace. She is a published author of both fiction and nonfiction.

Wisdom is a circle. What we receive, we must give back, and that's exactly what Jon Waugh aims to do. There is no limit to how many lives one individual can change when they commit to making a positive impact on every person they meet.

James “JD” Davis, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, concluded his military career as Professor of Military Science at Florida International University. He later served as a high school teacher and central office administrator, extending his commitment to education and leadership. A Board Certified Coach and John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, JD emphasizes emotional intelligence and equips leaders with strategies to clarify priorities, unlock potential, and achieve lasting impact.

Dr. Jan is a physician, trauma-informed resilience coach and speaker with 5+ years of experience, and proud owner of Optimal Vitality MD, LLC. Her compassion for healthcare providers led her to explore solutions for their complete well-being. She became known as the Doctor for Doctors. Today, she serves on all tiers of the healthcare system, doing her part to repair a broken system by facilitating the healing of broken, burned out, and overwhelmed healthcare providers.

I specialize in coaching black military veterans on concrete steps to alleviate stress and anxiety around their transition from military life to civilian life. I created a framework called Strategic Energetic TransitionTM to help veterans identify their biggest pain points, analyze their energetic self-perception, and make a command decision. My coaching practice involves training, workshops, and online courses on how to analyze complex, stressful situations, and develop innovative solutions for the veterans’ personal and professional lives.

A proud graduate of Howard University and a member of Gen Z, Michael has established himself as a credible leader in executive communications and strategic engagement. Michael’s keen eye for developing strategies that wed traditional media approaches with innovative outreach and engagement strategies is especially prescient in a world where justice, equity, and democracy are under attack.

Through seminars, books, coaching, podcasts, videos, and social media posts, Oliver & Denise offer a candid look into their own lives, with the goal being to encourage and inspire people to build their dream relationships, both personally and professionally. They coach people to communicate on an extraordinary level, recognize, manage, and recover from conflict in record time, and increase intimacy holistically. Oliver also works with men, empowering them to win in every area of life.

Dr. Tyreese R. McAllister is a Therapist, Best-Selling Author, and an Anti-Gun Violence Advocate. She has over 25 years of experience in emergency mental health and crisis intervention. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is heavily credentialed in her field. Dr. McAllister was voted 2021 Mental Health Advocate of the Year. She is a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership and a Humanitarian Award for her work in the gun violence arena.

Fabiola Paul is a therapist, speaker, and coach from New Jersey whose aim is to help people live emotionally healthy lives. Fabiola uses her faith, knowledge, and passion to educate people regarding the impact of mental health, stress, and self-care so they can make choices to live their best lives.

Michael Morgan obtained his BS from Penn State University and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Coupled with his educational background, he has over 15 years of work experience across companies such as Amazon, Walmart, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Chevron. His ability to build and maintain his network throughout his educational and career journey has been fruitful in his success. He has a passion for teaching and inspiring others to achieve their goals.