SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Tasha Burks is the CEO of T. Burks & Associates, an executive recruiting firm based in Charlotte, NC, and the force behind goHIRE, a college-to-corporate America professional development program. This savvy CEO and diversity champion has built relationships across the U.S. while knocking down barriers for women in male-dominated industries, introducing diversity in the workplace and preparing college graduates to transition into corporate America. In addition, Burks is also a motivational advocate for female entrepreneurs.

Business and young adult speaker Kali Richardson has engaged audiences across the United States. He is able to customize engagements around the following topics: Leadership in the Workplace, Manhood, Modern Day Issues for Young Men and Women, and Fraternity and Sorority Greek Life.

Dr. Chinasa Elue is a professor, author, speaker, coach, and CEO of True Titans Consulting Group, a professional development firm aimed at supporting professionals of color. She brings a wealth of insight in supporting professionals in overcoming imposter syndrome, conquering negative workplace experiences and microaggressions, and helping them to improve their overall health and productivity. Dr. Elue’s talks focus on grief leadership, trauma-informed practices in organizational settings, and health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Lisa R. Ealy is a powerful and charismatic speaker, coach, minister, and author who has deposited words of encouragement and wisdom in the lives of many. A devoted, focused, and spirit-filled leader, Lisa has helped countless individuals with mindset renewal and clarity, spiritual direction, and practical guidance throughpublic speaking, workshops, consulting, and coaching.

Jenise Albritton known as ‘Jen Lo’, author, endurance speaker and health and wellness coach. She has taken the world by storm with her creativity and take initiative approach to every day life and business. As CEO of Second Chance 21013, she has made an impactful social media presence helping people around the world one testimony at a time!

Melinda Muganzo is a legendary corporate trainer who is considered the "go to" person to facilitate small groups to corporations resulting in Transformation.

Janet Autherine is the author of Growing into Greatness with God: 7 Paths to Greatness for our Sons & Daughters, and Wild Heart, Peaceful Soul: Reclaiming Your Heart in order to Live and Love Harmoniously. She is also the founder of Autherine Publishing. Janet was born in St. Thomas, Jamaica, and immigrated to the United States when she was twelve.

Mark Cheeks Speaks, provides transitional navigation to separating military members who are preparing, in the process, or currently assimilating to the corporate culture. Ensuring the reshaping and reframing of talents and skills acquired through military service and developing a transitional roadmap for success. As a retired Air Force veteran with 21 years of military service and 17 years in corporate; 7 years as an executive, he is equipped to bridge the military and civilian sectors.

Roquita Johnson is a Certified World Class Speaking Coach, Certified Virtual Presenter, and co-author of "Speak Up! The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry." She specializes in transforming Christian female professionals and entrepreneurs into powerful presenters who SLAY the stage! She works with private clients and delivers high-energy, content-rich trainings to a variety of organizations. She focuses on mastering in-person and virtual public speaking skills that can help you move up the corporate ladder, stand out as an expert, or be ready to rise to any speaking occasion. She is passionate about women of God being confident, clear, engaging communicators.

While many corporations concern themselves with quotas and balance sheets, Claudette Harris\' main focus is the heartbeat of any organization - the customer. With over 35 years customer service experience at various levels, she knows firsthand that ordinary just won\'t do. Claudette realized early in her career that one must go above and beyond the normal call of duty, providing exceptional, stellar service in order to stand out in any industry amongst the competition.

Ceola knows what it is to be victorious and to overcome! She has overcome rape, domestic violence, barrenness, divorce, infidelity, material loss, and more herself. Being with her mother during times of devastation and struggle and then losing her mother when she was only thirty-three-years-old and Ceola, just sixteen-years-old was difficult for the teen.

My name is Dr. Monique C. Johnson and I'm the CEO of Dr. MCJ Consulting, LLC. As a professional Executive Coach, Board-Certified Counselor, Certified Career Coach, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting individuals, executives, and professional teams to excel in their careers and to promote diverse and inclusive environments.