SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

the Geek Speaker Preacher. Kirk Nugent is an Innovator, Leader, Speaker and YouTuber who teaches Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs, and Faith-Based Entities how to simplify live stream mechanics to shine a floodlight on their brand. With over 15 years experience in Media/Technology Management he provides Leadership training assisting organizations to leverage innovation. While his topics are technology focused he delivers the content with the flair of a Pastor and the energy of a Life Coach.

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Thought leader and accomplished speaker in the field of higher education, leadership development and personal/professional empowerment to create success mindsets. Speaking engagements consist of Baccalaureate Service, high school commencement, non-profits for mentorship, Black history programs, Juneteenth Celebration, AAMI College programs, church youth and consulting with HBCUs.

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I am a former Backrub employee... (which is now Google) - where I helped code and patent the search algorithms the world uses today. I teach people how to meet the mathematical algorithmic equation to rank on the first page of Google without paying a dime in ad spend.

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I spent 27 years counseling incarcerated men and helping see them their potential. I began speaking in the Maryland public school system to help youth understand the connection between their current choices with their future life.

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Justin Cloud is a Chief Engineer with over 20 years of experience with L3Harris Technologies and Lockheed Martin. In prior roles he served as Engineering Project Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Director of Strategy and Technology. In 2019, Justin established The Cloud Family Foundation, and serves as the organization’s Executive Director. The Cloud Family Foundation is a STEM based Non-Profit supporting students in underrepresented communities providing grants and scholarships.

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“The Mayor” is an Army & Navy veteran, International Speaker, and Author with an inspiring message that, “The Greatness You Seek Comes From Within.” Eric’s mantra “I Just Keep Pushing, because no one will do it for me,” helps maintain a positive and strong mind to overcome adversity. He believes mindset is the key to shifting momentum. He’s shared the bill with Les Brown, Top Life Coach Jon Talarico, and TedX Expert Corey Porier.

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Corporations, Universities and Churches, hire Dr. Louis to speak for their seminars, retreats and conferences, so that their staff, students and congregation members can gain mental health tools and strategies to effectively lead and communicate. Dr. Louis is a psychologist, author and world renown speaker. Relationship issues can destroy productivity and limit focus, as a result of what Dr. Louis does organizations expand productivity and reduce turn over due to distress.

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Shayla Atkins is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, global DE&I strategist, and leadership expert. Leveraging nearly 20 years of HR leadership experience in global Fortune 500 corporations, Shayla’s extensive expertise, proven track record and exceptional oratory skills has earned her invitations to speak on some of the largest stages across the U.S.. Shayla is the CEO/Founder of The Atkins Impact, a global consulting firm specializing in cultivating inclusive cultures and building authentic leaders.

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Dr. Gaddy Robbins serves as the founder and head consultant of Ashley Gaddy Enterprises, an organizational culture agency which focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion using authentic approach to center humanity. She has previously worked in Higher Education, Corporate Sales, and Telecommunications serving in all organizational levels. Dr. Gaddy Robbins believes that normalizing authenticity in the workplace leads to happier and more successful teams. Dr. Gaddy Robbins enjoys bringing engaging energy and truth to spaces.

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Dr. Love an International Speaker who shares her wisdom and experience of 50+years of Marriage with listeners on being resilient, fulfilled and successful in the area of self, family, career and various Relationships:how to balance the struggles of life, career and family. She assist women in discovering how to NOT be a public success and a private failure. As a Marriage and Relationship Strategist, she assist women to WIN in both areas of life.

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I help entrepreneurs and professional influencers understand diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through soft skills using childhood stories.

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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.

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