SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Charles Jackson is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. During those years at Emmanuel, he found he had an affinity for diversity and inclusion issues especially those dealing with race. After graduating from college, he went on to receive his certification as a Diversity Practitioner from NTL Institute. Charles Jackson teaches Introduction to Health Disparities to future medical practitioners and serves as Health Equity Director in Baltimore.

Stacey’s story begins with a simple desire: to edify and empower girls and young women to live successful, enjoyable lives from the inside out. She uses her distinctive blend of expertise, creativity, and influence to connect her audiences with the information and essential skills needed to win at life on their terms.

Dr. Kami (pronounced kah-MEE) Anderson is an interculturalist, scholar and language advocate. Her primary focus is family empowerment through language with an emphasis on application and confidence. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Spelman College, a Master’s degree in International Affairs/Interdisciplinary Studies in International Communication and Anthropology from American University and a PhD in Communication & Culture from Howard University

Danica The Diabetic shares her holistic approach to living life as a diabetic and as a Duke trained health and well being coach. Danica brings more than ten years of experience in the healthcare industry.. Her areas of expertise and professional skills include guiding organizations through strategic initiatives, best practice analysis, training, diabetes management, preventative care, multi-million cost savings initiatives, patient advocacy and improving patient behavior through health communications.

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).

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.

Bonita Owens, Certified Coach and owner of AWN Leadership Consulting empowers leaders to balance life and leadership through self-awareness. She has worked with organizations like IBM, Google, Bank of America, and AMEX on leadership development and communication. Her S.C.A.L.E. framework cultivates authentic leadership. As a Dare to Lead Trained Professional, Bonita integrates Brené Brown's principles to build trust. She is an Amazon best-selling author of Who Stole My Significance.

Dr. Will is a Military Veteran turned entrepreneur. As the founder of several successful companies, he has traveled the world to impact, inspire and influence Leaders at all levels. As a Professional Speaker and Business Coach, Dr. Will has been named a Top 30 Speaker in the World and named Businessperson of the Year by community organizations five times. Most recently being named one of the Top 100 CEO’s in Arizona.

Erica L. Anthony, Ph.D., is an accomplished business professional with diverse skills serving in various roles; she brings more than 15 years of experience working for global organizations such as Sprint and Honeywell as well as non-profit organizations. She’s currently serving as an Associate Professor of Management with the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Managements at Morgan State University.

Coach Crystal, a Business Growth Coach and Strategist, specializes in helping women coaches, consultants, and service providers earning under $100k transform their businesses into profitable, sustainable enterprises. Her expertise in strategic planning, client acquisition, and brand development, combined with actionable steps and accountability, drives quick business growth. With Coach Crystal, clients can expect to build multiple income streams, plug financial gaps, and achieve their business goals confidently and clearly.

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.