SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Dionne Webster-Cox, principal of The Webster Law Office, for your next speaking event. With expertise in Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Whistleblower cases, and Employment Law, Dionne captivates audiences with her compelling insights and powerful advocacy. Her dynamic presence and profound legal knowledge make her an inspiring and impactful speaker, perfect for any event seeking to engage and enlighten attendees on crucial social justice issues.

Dr. Rhonda M. Wood is an award-winning international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and mental health advocate. Once a corporate professional, she privately battled depression and anxiety before seeking therapy, inspiring her to share her journey with authenticity. Through her WBGR media platforms, Dr. Wood amplifies the voices, creating a space for healing and empowerment. Featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS, she is a leading voice in mental health dedicated to helping women "heal out loud."

Committed to maximizing results Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC celebrates over 25 years as an award winning educational administrator, executive, facilitator, coach, trainer, and consultant for DEI, Leadership, and Wellbeing. She also serves as a host/moderator. Mariama guides individuals and organizations to safely move through transition to find shared purpose and create frameworks. She is the author of articles, book chapters, and 3 books, the latest of which is VENT: Our Resilience Is Enough.

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.

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.

Diana Elizabeth Jordan is an Actor, Solo artist, Theater & Filmmaker nationally recognized Disability & IDEA influencer. She is committed to supporting meeting/event planners in making their next event impactful & exceptional by offering and creating content- powerful solo performances, keynotes, expressive arts-based DEIA training workshops- and incorporating evidence based proven tools, strategies and ideas to build and strengthen, DEIA (Disability Focus), Corporate Social Responsibility, Professional and Personal Development goals

This Novelist takes you on a captivating journey in search of value and empowerment. The pain of a soul-searching single mother who didn’t know how to nurture love to a kid, which eventually birthed a 12-year-old runaway child to detach from yearning to receive love from his mom any further only to be gratified by inflicting the same pain on others. Living on and off the streets, multiple suicide attempts, gang-violence, jail &drugs.

As a Presidential Lifetime Service Award recipient, an acclaimed trainer of 100,000 individuals, founder of an organization that’s reached over 2 million women globally, and with 40,000 hours clocked on stage, Mothyna James- Brightful brings her best to every stage. As CEO of MeRISE, a consulting, coaching, and development company, Mothyna has taught countless speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders how to go from mediocre to mesmerizing, magnetic storytellers.

Mariah Manuel-Berry is a renowned professional speaker and Founder of Knowledge Career Experts LLC, with over a decade of experience in leadership development, DEIB, and strategic transformation. She has a profound influence across various industries, including Health Insurance, Mortgage, Banking, Technology, and Nonprofit. Mariah's commitment to empowering individuals and fostering inclusive environments makes her a catalyst for change. She actively leads community initiatives and transforms workplaces through engaging, data-driven presentations.

Shauna K. is a brand cultivator, consultant to visionary people, and creative communication specialist from Baltimore, Maryland. With over 15-years under her entrepreneurial belt, she is known as the brand-building Maven, and has become a sought-after expert in the areas of digital strategy and leveraging the art of personal brand building.

Walter, a University of Baltimore alumnus with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Management, has spent over a decade transforming challenges into triumphs. Born and raised in Baltimore and now residing in Bel Air, he inspires others to reach their personal and professional aspirations. Beyond his career, Walter treasures family time and enjoys watching football, playing basketball, and bowling. His journey embodies resilience, proving that adversity can ignite growth and success.

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.