SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Visionary, life coach, author and motivational speaker, Dr. Regina Boateng helps individuals develop a strategic action plan to achieve their goals. With over 15 years of working in the federal government, she empowers and inspires others by sharing her story of overcoming various adversities as an African American woman in leadership.

Linda McGhee is a clinical psychologist and nationally recognized mental health speaker. McGhee has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, and Huffington Post. She hosts “Good Mental Health on Radio One. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, devoted to mental health for college students of color, and is a regular contributor to the Son Rise Project, an OWN podcast that supports families of black youth with mental illness.

Dr. Lia Abney is a leadership expert, international speaker, and bestselling author. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop leaders and create positive change. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Abney's expertise in leadership development and organizational behavior has been sought after by audiences worldwide. Her high-energy presentations are known for their practicality and engaging delivery, making her a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and events.

Oumar Dieng is a resilience subject matter expert who helps clients build “everlasting resilience" and spark a chain reaction of motivation, productivity and high performance in teams and individuals so that they can overcome any challenge life throws at them and reach their goals.

T. Alston-Sutton Consulting Services LLC provides consulting services to promote excellence in educators, parents, and students. The business offers services related to culturally responsive teaching, and other concepts to enhance pedagogy, teaching practices, and perspectives for all grade levels in general and special education. Services for community organizations and businesses provide support for equity and diversity practices. Services promote professionalism and team building for organizations. Collaborative models implement performance-based activities, workshops, observations, feedback, and consultations.

Author and speaker, Dr. Teresa Fuller is double board-certified in pediatrics and integrative holistic medicine. She received both her M.D. and Ph.D. at Howard University. Dr. T is the Executive Director of A Healthy Tomorrow, PA, an organization designed to build wellness into the now and next generation. She is the author of Change 1 Thing: A Doctor's Plan for Permanent Weight Loss, Disease Prevention and Incredible Health

Katherine Barner is a Grief & Trauma Expert, Award-Winning Author, and Licensed Psychotherapist. Katherine specializes in equipping Black women survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as individuals recovering from significant loss with the skills to pursue and achieve, mental, emotional, and spiritual health leading to more productive and peaceful lives. She speaks on topics of Grief and Loss, Recovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse, Mental Wellness, and Spirituality.

As a sales professional with 20+ years of experience, I have trained hundreds of entrepreneurs to master the skills to develop relationships, build, and create and monetize opportunities that results in residual income through plugging into the power of networking. I have worked alongside some of the most influential, multi-million dollar leaders in network marketing industries--and I’m not done yet.

I am Minister Jalisa Hardy, affectionately known as The Golden Child, based in Glen Burnie, MD. As a single mother and survivor, my journey has shaped me into a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Healer, licensed minister, self-published author, global speaker, Human Design Expert, and a Trauma of Money Certified Professional.

Rob “YB” Youngblood is a 2x Author, Award Winning Speaker, Public Relations Consultant, Visionary Business Coach and Top Business Networking Voice. YB enhances the Clarity & Confidence of Young Professionals who struggle with networking and is known in many circles as "The LinkedIn Locksmith" because of his ability to help his clients to unlock the power of LinkedIn so they can increase their Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability.

Da'Shaun Antionette Joseph, with over 14 years of experience in the industry, is the CEO of D.A. Joseph LLC, managing the brands Boom Speaks and Boom Productions. Her growing expertise covers artificial intelligence, machine learning, equity, leadership development, empowerment, emotional intelligence, and program management. This expertise has provided her with opportunities to speak, moderate, and host various conferences, keynotes, and seminars related to these topics. Furthermore, she is pursuing a doctorate in AI/ML

Dr. J. Michelle Vann is an author, speaker, and advocate dedicated to empowering women through personal development and resilience-building. With a focus on breaking limiting cycles, she mentors women to cultivate self-confidence and leadership skills. Dr. Vann's work inspires audiences to embrace their full potential, navigate challenges resiliently, and lead impactful lives.