SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Dr. Jovonni Spinner, CEO and Founder of Beacon Public Health, is an award-winning health equity strategist and TEDx speaker dedicated to advancing health equity across all stages of life through research, education, and partnership building. She champions inclusive public health initiatives viewing health as an inherent human right. Driven to dismantle systemic barriers, she empowers organizations and professionals to create dynamic, culturally tailored programs, fostering equitable health solutions for all communities of color.

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.

I am the author of three nonfiction books of Afican American history and one historical fictional novel, an adjunct professor of history at The Citadel Military College in Charleston SC, tour guide, you tuber, and storyteller. I am also a former newspaper columnist and radio commentator. I specialize in African American history stories of empowerment for audences of all ages.

V. Jesse Smith, a professional and motivational leadership speaker, strategist and coach, who specializes in helping individuals, entrepreneurs and employees, become influential leaders and dynamic public speakers.

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.

Dr. Epps is a leadership expert who is self-motivated and pragmatic, with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for crafting great solutions. He understands the best approach to transformational and organizational changes is made due to the company's progress and level of trust. Dr. Epps recently published his new book, New Principal, No Problem: Leading a Winning Culture Without Losing Your Mind. The focus of the book is to provide research-based best practices.

Malaika Simmons is the founder of Momentology Media, LLC, and creator of The Momentology Method™. Using the Momentology Method™ she shows servant-leading executives, managers, and high performers how to design a life, career, and business that brings peace, productivity, and profit. Malaika provides motivational speaking, empathy-based corporate training, workshops, and coaching services. As a result of hearing her speak, audiences are encouraged to live intentionally, helping people increase performance and productivity through insight and impact.

Few executives have walked a more improbable path to the boardrooms of some of America’s largest companies. Upon waking up in the backseat of a car some years ago to rise from homelessness and poverty, Clarence relied on the strength and faith instilled in him at an early age by his mother that all things are possible and that he could become whatever he chose. Clarence’s rocky path led him to be a courageous leader in life and within Fortune 500 companies.

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.

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in trauma-focused psychotherapy for more than two decades, Kiva Harper has emerged as one of the nation's foremost thought leaders in trauma treatment. Harper now speaks and consults extensively, is a frequent mental health correspondent for network TV & radio, a contributing writer to industry trades and a social media influencer.

Freddy Fri is a life champion. He is also an entrepreneur, author, speaker, voice-over talent, basketball coach, international underground hip hop artist, and motivational lyricist. Freddy is a man who wears many hats, all of which fit under one umbrella - LIFE MINDSET TRANSFORMER! Freddy Fri's mission is to push you to achieve the greatness you have within.

Stephanie Wall is a personal and professional development Coach. She has received premier training from the Proctor Gallagher Institute which specializes in coaching solutions for entrepreneurs tackling barriers of the mind such as overcoming fear or stress to achieve success. She challenges aspiring business owners aiming at greatness with her passion that drives all aspects: leadership; communication skills; behavior modification including professionalism on stage (or any public speaking situation).