SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Tricia is an expert trainer, coach and facilitator. In 2015 she co-founded HGVenture, a leadership and management consulting firm. She is on faculty at the Robert H Smith School of Business where she teaches Business Communication. In 2005, Tricia was awarded Miss Congeniality at the Miss Universe competition where she represented the US Virgin Islands.

Lyreshia has over twenty years of experience in the mental health field and criminal justice system. After working nine years in a hostile environment as a probation officer, Lyreshia filed a discrimination lawsuit against the NJ Judiciary. Lyreshia founded Bonds Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm where Lyreshia utilizes all her crisis management and conflict resolution skills to educate mankind, advocate for social justice/criminal justice reform and motivate future generations for true change.

Latoyah Saunders is a dynamic public speaker and Certified Career Coach with 20+ years of experience in HR, federal hiring, and workforce development. As Associate Director of Career Management at Georgetown University, she empowers graduate students, veterans, and career changers with tailored guidance. Latoyah specializes in delivering engaging talks on modern job search strategies, federal resume writing, and personal branding—equipping audiences with the tools and confidence to navigate today’s evolving career landscape.

Pamela Sharpe is a world-renowned Business & Life Coach, Educator, Transformational Speaker and Author. Prior to starting Pamela Sharpe Coaching & Consulting, LLC., she spent over 20 years in training development & facilitation. She has consulted at several non-profit organizations and has led an impressive career with the United States government as an Instructional Designer & Educator, designing and developing government mandated curriculum, online education and instructor-led courses, which are completed by over 65,000 people yearly.

Ron Lewis Jr, DBA is an Army Disabled Veteran From Jacksonville Florida. He spent two and a half years in the 9th grade with a GPA of 1.3. He shares his story with students "From the 1.3 to the Doctorate Degree" on not giving up & staying the course. Ron took 9 years to get a four-year degree starting off with remedial courses. Ron was diagnosed PTSD & Traumatic Brain Injury while serving the Army.

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.

Jayden Aubryn (they/them) is a Black, queer, non-binary, and ethically non-monogamous psychotherapist, personal trainer, and DEI consultant. They believe in the holistic healing of trauma on a personal and systemic level using movement, music, art, food, and everyday interactions so that healing can be accessible and fun.

Roz Miller Choice is a trailblazer in the relatively new field called the Expert/Influencer Industry. In fact, she is known as The Expert Maker. She has an uncanny ability to help people to uncover their genius. Then using her expertise in personal branding shows them how to take their knowledge and turn it into a profitable business.

Zeenat Watts is a CEO, trichology educator, and cultural wellness strategist specializing in holistic hair care, product development, and community-rooted entrepreneurship. As founder of Haku Holistics, she blends herbal knowledge with trauma-informed care and digital education. Zeenat speaks on Black beauty ecosystems, ethical business models, neurodivergent leadership, and creating accessible wellness for marginalized communities. Her talks resonate with those building healing-centered spaces that honor culture, care, and creativity.

Kristal Frazier is the Founder of the Assertive Ask™ Fundraising System, used by licensed trainers, organizations, and universities to help programs fund, sustain and grow. Kristal Frazier has an innate talent for coaching critical thinkers and thought leaders to craft words and deliver speeches that cultivate investors, funders, and donors. Thousands of fundraisers, students, entrepreneurs, program leaders, and collegiate executives, benefit from the Assertive Ask™ Fundraising System.

Monique S. Toussaint is a lifelong investor. She invests time, passion and creativity into helping clients explore and then implement business solutions. With over a decade of experience in strategic planning, program development and management; five years of coaching after earning the Global Career Development Facilitator credential; and a natural supporter and cheerleader of others working towards achieving their goals, it is her personal mission to see others succeed.