SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Nicole D. Vick is an author, public health advocate, educator, community connector, and fashion and beauty maven. She’s leveraged her lived experience, academic training, and professional expertise to engage and inspire future leaders of public health in a variety of settings. She is the author of two books. Her latest, “Push Through: 52 Week of Light in Tough Times” is a guided journal for women who want better for themselves and their communities.

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Briaunna Embrey-Banks, the 2021 recipient of the MACHUO Commitment to Social Justice Award is a public speaker and Founder of Owning My Blackness (OMB) and Owning My Blackness Consulting (OMBC); who specializes in Racial Justice in K-12 and higher education. OMB is an organization that works to educate, advocate, and elevate for Black Students. OMBC is a consulting business that works with educators to reduce systematic racism in education.

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Michael K. Jackson is a Caribbean American inspirational keynote speaker, author and Master Trainer specializing in the area of emotional resilience & well-being. As Founder and CEO of Michael K. Jackson International, Michael leverages over two decades of business, ministry, and government leadership experience to advance his mission to inspire, empower, and equip purpose-driven leaders around the world to “bounce back from setbacks and 'Build Back Stronger' from stress and adversity.”

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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.

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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).

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Dr. Dominic “D” Curry is a native Washingtonian, with more than 20 years experience in personal and organizational leadership. He works wisely with words and has a unique ability to make human connection through transformative communication as a speaker. He is known to deliver clarity and simplicity to complexed curriculum. Curry is a Published Author and recognized Philanthropist, who’s purpose is to “Help Others Gain a Vision of a Better Version of Themselves.” D. Curry

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Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM, known as “Mr. Enthusiastic!” is an International Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author, Corporate Trainer, Radio Personality and Expert Communication Coach. He worked 30 years for two Fortune 500 companies, Xerox Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company. At Eastman Kodak he trained 8,000 employees from 69 countries who were managers, supervisors, group leaders, executive secretaries and manufacturing employees and he earned the Trainer of the Year Award!

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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.

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Dr. Sharon H. Porter (Dr. Sharon), educator, author, publisher, and host, is President of SHP Enterprise, the umbrella entity of Perfect Time SHP Publishing, SHP Media and Graphics, and Vision & Purpose LifeStyle Magazine and Media,. She is the Executive Director of The Next In Line to Lead Aspiring Principal Leadership Academy (APLA), and founder of The New Principal RoundTable. She currently serves as an elementary school principal in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

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Lisa M. Noble is a brand strategist, award-winning web designer, and speaker who has worked in the digital industry for 19 years helping women in business to gain confidence and visibility online for their brands. As the founder of Vivid Visual Solutions,she creates visual solutions that harness the power of communication through design, video, digital marketing solutions to help business owners to 1) build their online presence and 2) create profitable businesses.

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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.

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As one of the top experts in image development, Stacey is a dedicated advocate to helping youth expand their view of themselves, others and the world. Through her coaching and training brand, Urbanity à la Mode, her acute insights and dynamic presentations have inspired numerous students and organizations on how to successfully navigate the crossroads that they will inevitably face and approach their academic & personal development with a sense of purpose, passion, and fulfillment.

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