SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

An award-winning professional journalist with more than 30 years in the business, Clyde Hughes is often described as the "voice of reason" in the room of today's debate where both sides scream at each other. On a wide range of topics, Hughes will get to the information your audience will need in an entertaining and engaging way.

Dr. Ashley Dash is a Career Branding Expert™ known for her ability to help people identify the patterns that keep them stuck and move them into action so they can take their careers to the next level. Drawing on 10+ years of Corporate HR experience, she has the unique gift of connecting with her audiences and ensuring they walk away with actionable strategies for professional transformation -- strengthening leadership skills, improving business relationships, and enhancing performance.

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.

Elizabeth “Dr. E” Carter, PhD, is your corporate elevation strategist who utilizes an innovative 3-step, framework for professional leaders of color who want to be seen, heard, and valued in the corporate workplace during an era when so many of us feel deflated, unsure, and confused of how to elevate our value! Through speaking and coaching, she supports, guides, and equips you with tools so there are no gaps on your career acceleration path.

If you want to Empower your community with engaging and insightful presentations that's tailored to schools, civic groups, churches, and organizations, John Porter is the answer. This awesome and dynamic speaker brings expertise on a wide arrays of topics and fosters knowledge, dialogue, and inspiration on those topics. Elevate your events with a compelling voice that educates, transform, and motivates. Book now for an enriching experience that will transform and impact your group.

10 years of professional public speaking on empowerment, encouragement, and healing from past hurts. I am a 6x published author, trauma coach, and motivator. I look for ways to connect and engage with the people I come in contact with.

James “JD” Davis, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, concluded his military career as Professor of Military Science at Florida International University. He later served as a high school teacher and central office administrator, extending his commitment to education and leadership. A Board Certified Coach and John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, JD emphasizes emotional intelligence and equips leaders with strategies to clarify priorities, unlock potential, and achieve lasting impact.

Tricia is an expert trainer, coach and facilitator. In 2015 she co-founded HGVenture, a leadership and management consulting firm. She is on faculty at the Robert H Smith School of Business where she teaches Business Communication. In 2005, Tricia was awarded Miss Congeniality at the Miss Universe competition where she represented the US Virgin Islands.

Roz Miller Choice is a trailblazer in the relatively new field called the Expert/Influencer Industry. In fact, she is known as The Expert Maker. She has an uncanny ability to help people to uncover their genius. Then using her expertise in personal branding shows them how to take their knowledge and turn it into a profitable business.

Shae takes pride in the evolution of what it means to be a Black Woman. Represented by a multitude of female archetypes, there is no one size fits all and it brings me joy to create a platform that showcases the spectrum of Black Girl Magic and Black Female Sexuality.

After attaining career and financial success as an attorney, Tamika Michelle Johnson, realized that many successful, educated, accomplished, and professional women, which she terms as “Bosses by Day, but Single by Night,” are failing miserably in the dating and relationship department. Now she shares with audiences the business principles that create both successful businesses AND healthy personal relationships to Transform high achieving women from “Successful & Single to Marvelous & Married.”

Aisha is dedicated to encouraging professionals to embrace their personal strengths in order to make an IMPACT in their professional development. Aisha has over 20 years of experience within industries such as the consumer financial services, commercial real estate, and residential property management sectors. Her area of expertise in career and leadership development include HR practices in recruiting and employee management, developing leadership and communication training curriculum for adult learners, and implementing employee engagement programs.