Co-Founder of the Community Development & Training Center, Inc. Also, co-founded the St. Pete Stop The Violence Coalition which was recognized by President Barack Obama and received National Volunteer Service Awards from his office in 2013 and 2014.

Historian, published author, and scholar of African American, Civil War and Reconstruction, and Public History at Tennessee State University.

Owner of Center for Wellness & Clinical Development, LLC. With over 13 years of experience in community mental health as a clinician, advocate, consultant, and clinical director. Also teaches collegiate social work courses. 

Mutaqee Akbar, Esq- Founder and managing partner of Akbar Law Firm in Tallahassee, FL. Current President of the NAACP -Leon County Chapter

First Black female Circuit Judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida and current Administrative Circuit Judge, Unified Problem Solving Court.

An Author, Editor, Publisher, Screenwriter, Founder and CEO of iWrite4orU. Mrs. Lewis served students at Riverside High School (Formerly Robert E. Lee High School), as the only African-American English teacher for five consecutive years. Focuses on advocacy and collaborating on initiatives that will ultimately improve the public education system

Native of Seminole County, veteran, accomplished servant leader and community advocate. Managing partner and practicing mental health therapist at K.E.Y Counseling Solutions and instructor at Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute.

Passionate educator, pastor and public servant devoted to helping children realize their full potential. Previously served with distinction at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in roles that included senior faculty, director of diversity programs, photojournalism associate and founder of photojournalism programs at the Institute.