Presenters

Fred P. Banny III

Fred P. Banny III, also known as the “Life-Builder,” is a versatile Construction Engineer Technologist, distinguished Keynote Speaker, Mentor, and Leadership Coach. With a robust background in construction engineering technology, Fred plays a pivotal role helping oversee projects of construction and revitalization of various roadways and bridges across the New York metropolitan area. Beyond his […]

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Kyla Jada Turner

My name is Kyla Jada Turner. I was born in Chicago, IL and raised by my mother. I have been a creative writer since the age of seven, teaching myself how to write poetry, stories, scripts, and speeches as years went by. I was an honor roll student for most of my K-12 years while […]

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India Prather, Esq.

India Prather, Esq. is a licensed Florida and North Carolina attorney. She attended Wake Forest University on a merit scholarship (valued over $240K) and brought in over $50K in private scholarships. India graduated cum laude with a major in Political Science and double minor in Spanish and Latin American Studies. Upon graduation, India joined Teach […]

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Dr. Reginald R. Williams, Sr.

Dr. Reginald R. Williams, Sr. has over twenty-nine years in education. He is presently the Principal at Overton High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He has increased the enrollment by 350 students and increased the SBB budget by nearly 1 million dollars in his short tenure.  He was a finalist for Memphis Shelby County School’s District […]

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Dr. Jamie Eaddy

Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy is the founder and CEO of Thoughtful Transitions and helps you remember yourself whole. She is uniquely gifted to journey with people through grief, loss, and transitions from first to last breaths. Dr. Eaddy is deeply committed to challenging death-dealing systems and creating sacred spaces for exploring our humanity, mortality, faith, […]

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Jasmin Spain

“My name is Jasmin Spain and as I tell everyone, the job that I get paid for is me serving in the field of higher education as the Assistant Vice President of Student Support at Pitt Community College in Greenville, NC but the job that I was made and called by the Most High to […]

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Corey Martin Fitzgerald, M.Ed., LMHC, CAGS

Corey Martin Fitzgerald, M.Ed., LMHC, CAGS was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Higher Educational Leadership at Johnson and Wales University, Providence, and holds a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Louisiana Tech University. […]

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Dr. Jeff “Giovanni” Flanigan

Dr. Jeff “Giovanni” Flanigan wears many hats. He is currently the Principal of George Junior High School in Springdale, Arkansas. The Magnolia, Arkansas native, 1995 Magnolia High School Honor Graduate, and 1999 BSE graduate of the University of Arkansas is married to Korillene Flanigan, who is the Assistant Principal of the K-8 Connect ALE Program […]

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Franziska Miles

Franziska Miles spent six years in Marketing and Development and graduated with her B.S. in Business Administration from Roosevelt University in August 2022. During her time at the university she spent her senior year researching Black Entrepreneurship in the U.S. from a historical framework. Her research discussed various contributors, systematic oppressions, the Black experience, and […]

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Dr. Pearline Sturdivant

Dr. Pearline Sturdivant (born Pearline Allen) is a committed individual who believes in building the lives of others. As the wife of an United States Army veteran and mother of an United States Navy veteran, Pearline learned best how to serve those who serves others. She is also the proud mother of a recent law […]

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