Moderator

Juan R. Thomas is Of Counsel to Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., and is the founder and principal of the Thomas Law Group. Mr. Thomas’ practice includes the following specialties: real estate/estate planning, labor and employment, and family law. In addition, Mr. Thomas provides counseling and training to firm clients in areas involving personnel,…

Adewale Troutman identifies himself through his commitment to social justice, human rights, community activism, health equity and national and global health. His life’s work has been a testimony to this fact. Dr. Troutman has over 40 years of dedication through action to the principles of universal freedoms and the elimination of racism, injustice and oppression….

In June, 2017, Dr. Artis was unanimously elected the 14th President of Benedict College.  She is the first-female President in the 148-year history of the college which was founded by a woman, Mrs. Bathsheba Benedict, in 1870.   Intentional, professional and thoroughly committed to the proliferation and transformation of colleges and universities that serve underrepresented men and…

Jeff is a master communicator, strategist, and architect of social solutions who’s as comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind the scenes developing strategy and messages for his clients.  The award-winning journalist and communications specialist is currently Managing Principal for the Baltimore based strategy firm JIJ Communications, where he provides strategic insight…

McGhee Osse is a seasoned marketing and advertising professional. She is the Co-CEO of Burrell Communications Group, one of the leading and most highly regarded multicultural advertising agencies in the country with annual billings exceeding $200 million dollars and a roster of clients that lead in their respective categories – including Procter & Gamble, McDonald’s,…

Scott Evans serves as the Los Angeles Senior correspondent for the nationally syndicated, Emmy Award nominated and daily entertainment news program “Access.” Since joining “Access” in 2015, Evans has covered major entertainment events and red-carpets in both Los Angeles and New York and interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Oprah Winfrey, Heidi Klum, Taylor Swift,…

Stephen Vault is Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for WellStar Health System, where he facilitates the planning of new business development, oversees system strategic planning and manages market intelligence and strategic partnerships for the largest health system in the state of Georgia. Prior to joining WellStar, Stephen was Director of Planning & Business…