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Dr. Iesha Jackson is an assistant professor of teacher education at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). She received her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching, with an emphasis in Urban and Multicultural Education, from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research calls attention to the need for equity-based reforms in education practices and policies across…
As an assistant project manager at the Texas based commercial construction firm Linbeck Group, Phillip Thomas has a knack for solving complex issues within the built environment. Since joining the firm, Phillip has spent the majority of his time working on large healthcare projects. Phillip received his MBA from Prairie View A&M University, in 2017,…
Ralph Farquhar is currently an Executive Producer for Disney TV Animation. He began his career writing for the classic ABC television series Happy Days. After which he quickly advanced into the producing ranks as supervising producer for Fox’s iconic Married With Children and from there moved on to develop, executive produce and create several award…
Bill Duke is an Actor, Director and Producer in Hollywood with more than 40 years of experience on screen and behind the camera. His acting credits include recent television and feature film roles in shows like Black Lightning, the critically acclaimed new film, Mandy, and the highly anticipated Stephen Soderbergh film, High Flying Bird. He…
Dr. Jones brings a significant background in education serving as an elementary school assistant principal, an elementary school principal, a middle school principal, director of curriculum and instruction, an adjunct professor, an educational consultant and a school improvement director. Currently, Dr. Jones is serving Atlanta Public Schools as the principal of BEST Academy High School….
Award-winning financial journalist and author Stacey Tisdale is the CEO of Mind Money Media, and a pioneer in behavioral finance. Stacey’s more than 20 year broadcast journalism career has included reporting for CBS, CNN, PBS, the Today Show, as well as being a contributor for the Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and CNBC. Stacey…
Kacy Gambles is a regional manager of Investment and Fiduciary Services for Wells Fargo Private Bank in the Walnut Creek, San Jose, and Carmel offices of Northern California. Ms. Gambles leads a team of experienced financial professionals who help clients work toward their unique goals by providing investment management, trust and estate services, as well…
Julius W. Robinson is the Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader for Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, and Delta Hotels. He is responsible for business development, brand positioning, brand marketing, and overall operations for the brand(s). Julius leads the brand strategy and multi-year planning across all three brands, including driving overall brand performance to maximize profitability,…
Christie Patterson is a Director, Lodging Development at Marriott International. She is responsible for supporting the development efforts for all Marriott Select Brands in North America, and co-leading Marriott’s Diversity Ownership Program focused on attracting and educating diverse individuals and women specific to hotel investment and ownership. Marriott International is one of the world’s leading…
Javon Johnson, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor and Director of African American & African Diaspora studies and holds an appointment in Gender & Sexuality Studies in the Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He received his Ph.D. in Performance Studies with a certificate in Gender Studies and Cognate…
Since 1998, Anthony has served his clients’ financial interests through hard work and a common-sense approach to investing. This extensive experience — throughout major shifts in stock and bond market cycles — enables him to help his clients structure balanced portfolios to help meet their specific financial objectives. Before attending the University of North Carolina…
Brian Harris owner of Blackbook Media was born in Gary, Indiana. Received a BS Electrical Engineering and MBA from Purdue University and worked in corporate America for over 20 years. Created The Blackbookin 2012 with the goal of providing an electronic directory to locate businesses that are at least 50% black owned. President of the…
Kenneth Hill is a natural leader who has always had a passion for helping people. At an early age, he learned the importance of serving others and giving back. This outlook has produced success at home, in business and in the community. Kenneth was raised by a single mother and is the eldest of seven…
Selwyn M. Vickers, MD, FACS, is Senior Vice President for Medicine and Dean of the University of Alabama School of Medicine, one of the 10 largest public academic medical centers and the third largest public hospital in the U.S. He is a world-renowned surgeon and pancreatic cancer researcher, and he is a pioneer in health…
Yvette Hollingsworth Clark brings a global perspective and wealth of experience to the challenge of building best-in-class compliance frameworks for complex financial institutions. Currently Executive Vice President and Regulatory Innovation Officer within Wells Fargo’s Innovation Group, Yvette is taking the lead in developing, integrating, and executing a risk management model for the unique environment of…
Sterling Lane is a Branch Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors. With over 20 years of experience in the areas of the financial services industry, Sterling has concentrated on expanding his industry knowledge and leveraging that knowledge to continuously add value to clients and Financial Advisors. Sterling joined Wells Fargo in 2003, where he swiftly rose…
Ranking as the first female president and CEO of the historic Huston-Tillotson University, Austin’s oldest institution of higher learning and only historically black college and university (HBCU), Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette has proven to be a successful educational leader. This year alone, Dr. Burnette has been named an Innovator by the New Leaders Council –…
Dr. Ruben G. Alexander, M.D. is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician practicing in Las Vegas. Dr. Alexander graduated as the valedictorian from Morehouse College with a perfect 4.0 GPA. After college, he completed his medical school training and internship in general surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in…
Nathaniel Haugabrook, II is an attorney who handles cases throughout the country. He has a proven track record and a reputation for aggressively defending criminal clients in federal and state courts and litigating serious civil matters for plaintiffs. He has provided representation for clients charged with murder and involved in distributing hundreds of kilograms of…
Ashla Lane is a Business Initiatives Consultant on the newly formed enterprise Performance Management and Recognition team. She is the Recognition Lead Consultant for Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA), a line of business within Wealth Investment Management (WIM). She is responsible for leading the WFA recognition program strategy, processes, design and annual events. In addition, Ashla…
The Data Management & Insights (DMI) Strategic Planning team plays an integral role in adapting an evolving enterprise-wide data strategy, defining governance and oversight of strategic deliverables across a broad array of businesses, and leading end-to-end architecture design to support all foundational data for the investment bank. Work aims to enable next-generation analytic insights for…
Kylan has over 13 years of financial expertise, having served in every position in a branch environment. Kylan currently holds his series 6 and 63 investments licenses. What truly motivates Kylan though is his love of community. Kylan currently serves on the board of directors on El Sobrante Boys and Girls Club and on the…
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,…
Jimmy Gillispie joined the State Farm family as a Summer Intern in 1992 at the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Claims Service Office. A year later, he was rehired as a Claim Representative in Biloxi, Mississippi, and after several promotions, became a Claim Specialist in the Special Investigative Unit. In December 1999, Jimmy completed the Agency 2000 program,…
Dr. Zachary Scott Robbins wants schools to provide children and their families with experiences that ensure community health, wealth, and wellness. As a principal, Zac has turned around secondary schools on the East Coast, West Coast, and he has helped thousands of students get accepted to colleges, trade schools, and our armed forces. Zac was…
Dr. Neville Campbell is a board-certified anesthesiologist and a board-certified interventional pain management physician. He completed both his medical training and his anesthesiology residency in New York City at renowned Mount Sinai School of Medicine and State University of New York at Downstate respectively. After completion of residency training, he returned to Mount Sinai Hospital…
Alexander Smalls was the visionary co-owner of former restaurants, The Cecil and Minton’s. In their time, both were critically acclaimed restaurants and were located in the heart of NYC’s Harlem. Minton’s, the sexy supper club with live jazz, was praised for its Low Country cuisine inspired by Smalls’ childhood, as well as for the world-class…
“My mother turned and said ‘Rashid, you can do better. It’s your responsibility to speak your best to the world when the world is listening to you, and looking to you for guidance.” Common, the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning artist, actor, activist and New York Times Bestselling author, has spent over 25 years working towards…
Mr. Edwards is the author of the Life-Changing Guide for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents entitled, So You Want to be a Professional Athlete A guide for Raising, Being and Coaching the World’s next SUPERSTAR. As Chairman and Founder of the Rory T. Edwards Group, Rory is dedicated to developing programs and providing services that deliver…
Being the youngest of three I have always had a sense of self. Family and community are important. My parents separated while I was in grade school, as a result, my siblings and I became a strong unit. We encouraged each other, saw the importance of teamwork and acceptance. A major benchmark in my transition…
Chris is an internationally-known sports analyst and commentator for the FOX Sports 1 television network and FOX Sports Radio. He has shared the screen with some of the NBA’s legendary figures, including Magic Johnson, with whom he co-starred on the “KIA NBA Countdown Show” during the 2011-2012 season. He can be seen regularly on FS1’s…
Sheryl Lee Ralph continues to blaze a trail in the entertainment industry. She is currently starring on CBS’s new hit show FAM and has just launched a brand-new podcast called “Diva Defined,” where she talks to other powerful women who are making moves in their various career paths. Sheryl and her guests are inspiring women…
Mayor Bill Campbell became the 57th Mayor of Atlanta and the city’s third African-American mayor in a landslide victory in 1993. Under his leadership, the city leveraged the Olympic legacy into tangible benefits for the people of Atlanta. During his second term, Mayor Campbell’s vision of a New Atlanta for the 21st Century drove the…
A former juvenile court judge, Karen B. Baynes-Dunning has dedicated her career to improving the quality of life for disadvantaged children, youth and families. Over the past 25 years, she has served in numerous leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors to help improve the public policies and services that affect the lives of…
Chef Daniel W. Thomas is an acclaimed Chef, Cookbook Author, and Philanthropist. Chef Thomas is a graduate of the World’s Premier Culinary College, The Culinary Institute of America. He is a native of Washington, DC and has spent much of his career serving culinary creations at restaurants, hotels and dining rooms inside and around the…
Renaissance woman Mashonda Tifrere is a portrait of courage and a change agent. Singer, songwriter, artist and mother, Mashonda has fulfilled her calling to combat gender bias by empowering female artists and curators from around the world. From an early age, growing up in Harlem, Mashonda was captivated by the mosaic of arts, music, photography,…
A dual doctoral Ph.D. student in natural medicine, specializing in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and medicine, Ms. Johnson, through extensive research in ethnic medicine modalities, developed the Z ProtocolTM, a community education program which lowers blood pressure within six weeks. Ms. Johnson is certified in several clinical traditional medicine modalities including classical homeopathy, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese…
Bernie Lawrence-Watkins is a seasoned principal attorney at the law firm of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, PC, concentrating in the areas of Entertainment, Media Technology, Licensing, Copyright, Trademark, Business Transactions, Litigation, and Corporate Formations. Her clients include Grammy® Award-winning music producers, artists, and songwriters, some of who have sold over 10 million units in…
Anne-Marie Burton is the Vice President of Programs at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF). Ms. Burton oversees the strategic development and implementation of all CBCF program functions for existing and new program areas, including public health. Prior to joining CBCF, Ms. Burton led Aspire Solutions, LLC, a leading public health leadership development company….
Servant leader, educator, goodwill ambassador, mentor, and friend are just a few of the divine assignments that Omarosa Manigault Newman has embraced in her life. An ordained Baptist minister, Reverend Omarosa currently serves as head of the Faith and Family ministries at the Sanctuary at Mt. Calvary Church in Jacksonville, Florida. In this role, she…
Regina A. Petty is the Chief Diversity Officer and a partner in the San Diego and Los Angeles offices of Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national labor and employment law firm. Ms. Petty’s practice combines counseling employers, workplace investigations, and defense of employment and business litigation. She practices in state and federal courts at the…
Dynamic, highly respected, public servant and community leader. All these words and more describe Virginia W. Harris. She retired from the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in July 2006, as County Auditor after 20 years of service. Other professional positions included Accounting Director & Financial Management Analyst, Gwinnett County, Audit Manager, State of Georgia, Comptroller,…
Reed LoRenzo Shannon, {SAG-AFTRA; AEA; ASCAP}, dreamed of becoming a professional actor, singer and dancer since the age of 4, when he began studying musical theatre at North Carolina Conservatory in Raleigh, NC. Reed’s dreams turned into reality at the age of 13, when he was cast in the roles of Young Berry Gordy, Young…
Dr. Rolle currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Alabama State University. He serves as an ambassador for the president by providing specialized services and support. In addition to setting the tone for communications emanating from the President’s Office, he provides leadership, direction and executive oversight in accordance with all accreditation, regulatory, and governmental…
Quinnie Jenkins is a communications and aviation professional who serves as Community Outreach Manager of National Relationships at Southwest Airlines. In her position, she leads the team responsible for establishing and strengthening national nonprofit and business relationships in the communities served by Southwest Airlines. Prior to joining Southwest Airlines, Quinnie spent six years on the…
