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.

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.

Chrissy Thornton is the President and CEO of Associated Black Charities and has a background in fundraising, donor & corporate relations, digital engagement, grant writing, and executing meetings, events, training seminars, team building sessions, education conferences, fundraisers, & peer-to-peer activities! She is a published author who believes in entrepreneurship and financial literacy and is a sought-after speaker on DEI, Health Equity & Access, Entrepreneurship, Energized Leadership, Wealth Building, Women's Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement, and Motivation.

Dashana Jefferies, an AI Consultant and Project Management expert with over 20 years of experience, specializes in integrating AI for business and educational efficiency. Completing her psychology degrees in record time using AI tools, she now helps businesses streamline workflows and promotes mental health through her app, available on Google Play and the Apple Store. Dashana's work empowers individuals and organizations to embrace AI for productivity and well-being.

Your events missing piece. Naomi’s call in life is to help people reconcile. She helps people reconcile with themselves by teaching techniques and coping skills that encourage a healthy, whole, and balanced mind, spirit, and soul. She help people reconcile with others through courageous conversations, dynamic workshops, and engaging dialogue, and creating and hosting community and cultural events. She also connects people to the heart of the father through poetry, worship, and itinerant ministry.

Recognized in Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World, international speaker, author, and entertainer, Cheryl BryantBruce, M.D. “The Celebrity Doc” is mental health and wellness expert for ultra-successful individuals, celebrities, and all who seek to successfully master midlife challenges. Dr. Cheryl BryantBruce’s signature paradigm enables clients to live a self-empowered, abundant, purpose-filled life. Kings and presidents call upon her expertise. Her talk show Chatters That Matter airs worldwide.

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.

After 20 years in branding and marketing, Dr. Raechelle "Rae" Johnson knows what works. The CEO of Kreative Ink LLC, she [and her staff] work with small and global enterprises to solve branding issues, developing and implementing solid marketing strategies--while managing change. Dr. Johnson is a sought-after keynote speaker and Digital Marketing & Leadership Instructor. To create your organizations branding success contact Dr Johnson today.

As a Certified Holistic Coach, keynote speaker, founder, and national thought leader in powerful communication, Linnita Hosten is committed to helping leaders discover and harness their leadership voice, to drive maximum productivity and impact within their teams.

Anthony W. “Tony” Scott, Esq. is an attorney, author, Marine Corps veteran, first-generation college graduate, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of leadership in both the public and private sectors. Passionate about helping others grow, Tony draws on his own journey to inspire professionals and students to silence self-doubt, embrace their potential, and lead with confidence. Through his books and speaking, he connects real-life experience with practical tools for personal and career growth.

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.

Deb is a visionary senior executive & one of the country’s foremost experts in Diversity & Inclusion. She is an inspiring speaker, presenting on diversity to such esteemed audiences as The United Nations in New York and The House of Commons in London. She is President & CEO of Corporate Playbook™, a company that provides leaders with strategic direction to elevate diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, and culture in the workplace.