SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Ron Lewis Jr, DBA is an Army Disabled Veteran From Jacksonville Florida. He spent two and a half years in the 9th grade with a GPA of 1.3. He shares his story with students "From the 1.3 to the Doctorate Degree" on not giving up & staying the course. Ron took 9 years to get a four-year degree starting off with remedial courses. Ron was diagnosed PTSD & Traumatic Brain Injury while serving the Army.

Dr. Tyreese R. McAllister is a Therapist, Best-Selling Author, and an Anti-Gun Violence Advocate. She has over 25 years of experience in emergency mental health and crisis intervention. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is heavily credentialed in her field. Dr. McAllister was voted 2021 Mental Health Advocate of the Year. She is a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership and a Humanitarian Award for her work in the gun violence arena.

Dr. Caldwell is a speaker, author, and trainer to emerging leaders and corporations. Few have walked a more improbable path from the homelessness to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies. Companies hire Dr. Caldwell to assess the risks and build action plans for a lacking DEIB practice. Black leaders, hire Dr. Caldwell to help reach their professional aspirations. As an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Dr. Caldwell teaches doctoral classes on Leadership and Social Justice.

Dr. Timogi Jackson is an International Speaker with decades of corporate, non-profit, and higher education leadership experience combined. She is the author of 15 books and owner of Create & Facilitate a NC HUB Certified Customized Training Solutions Agency. As a keynote speaker she has graced stages from prisons to Harvard. Companies like Egger, Delhaize, municipalities, numerous colleges and universities call her to provide training, keynote speeches, and panel discussions.

Jady is a dynamic speaker, workshop presenter, and financial literacy advocate. She advocates for a life of financial freedom for everyone. The most requested workshop is “Nomadic Retirement”. But teaching financial literacy is her super power! With a Master’s Degree in education she taught in the United States, Japan, Germany and Italy for 31 years. She is currently on the 9th year of an around-the-world journey that was meant to be a year.

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.

Eva Medilek is a Certified High-Performance Coach, International Speaker and Author. She has coached both men and women in the areas of personal development, leadership and mastering habits for success in their personal and professional lives. She specializes in helping busy professionals have more money, time, and success without sacrificing health, well-being and relationships in the process.

Angela Hooper-Menifield, MPA, SPHR, SHRM - SCP is an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team; Certified Teacher, Keynote/Motivational Speaker, Success Coach; Certified Level II DISC Behavioral Consultant; Founder of the B.E.S.T Supervisor Academy & Symposium Membership Program; & Owner of Menifield & Associates, LLC where the premise of Leadership at Every Level for Every Sector.

Rob “YB” Youngblood is a 2x Author, Award Winning Speaker, Public Relations Consultant, Visionary Business Coach and Top Business Networking Voice. YB enhances the Clarity & Confidence of Young Professionals who struggle with networking and is known in many circles as "The LinkedIn Locksmith" because of his ability to help his clients to unlock the power of LinkedIn so they can increase their Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability.

From inspiring youth to empowering leaders, Dr. J’s mission is to help others find their place in STEM. After spending years at the bench, she decided to pivot her career to pursue her passion: Motivating and helping others to gain clarity and confidence as they navigate their STEM careers. Dr. J has an uncanny ability to connect with any audience through storytelling, compelling narratives. and practical guidance.

Shauna K. is a brand cultivator, consultant to visionary people, and creative communication specialist from Baltimore, Maryland. With over 15-years under her entrepreneurial belt, she is known as the brand-building Maven, and has become a sought-after expert in the areas of digital strategy and leveraging the art of personal brand building.

Wisdom is a circle. What we receive, we must give back, and that's exactly what Jon Waugh aims to do. There is no limit to how many lives one individual can change when they commit to making a positive impact on every person they meet.