Myshell Gresham wears many hats, affectionally referring to herself as “The Relationship Maverick or Coaching Maverick,” depending on the context and role she is facilitating. She is a risk management and finance professional, a development coach, a champion for diversity, and an advocate for her community, with over 20 years of experience across the United […]
As the Founder of The Kempington Group, Monique (Porras) Mason is a passionate people mover, influencer, and talker. She believes in the power of openness, humor, and storytelling to connect candidates and clients for lasting matches. Growing up in the Washington, DC metro area, Monique has grown a strong network in Phoenix and beyond with
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Vice Mayor OD Harris is an exceptional leader who currently holds the position of Vice Mayor of Chandler, Arizona. He represents the diverse and forward-thinking community of over 275,000 residents as an at-large representative. Vice Mayor Harris is not only a dedicated public servant-leader but also the first African American to hold the position of
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Tiyee LaMar – Joined the Six Pixels Studios: East Valley Phoenix team in 2023 as the Youth Instructional Lead. She helps students develop artistic story-based content, guide their creative processes, and assist them through the cinematography as well as editing process for the short films and YouTube videos. Tiyee LaMar previously worked as a Kindergarten teacher,
William E. Nicholson II – Introducing William Nicholson, a Virginia native whose journey epitomizes resilience and empathy. As an educated Black father, brother, uncle, and friend, he humbly embodies these virtues. Rooted in diverse experiences, his path is marked by triumphs over adversity, shaping his profound commitment to uplifting others. Family lies at the heart of
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Jimmy Hart, Ed.S. – Career spans three decades serving his community through education and leadership. His diverse roles serving as a classroom teacher, school principal, district leader, and small business owner reflect his deep-rooted commitment to fostering equity, inclusion and promoting cultural understanding. An award-winning educator, Hart stands as a leading figure in leadership and diversity
Jerry Woods – Owner/Managing Director of Six Pixels Studios: East Valley Phoenix; which offers creative STEAM based learning opportunities for kids (ages 7-15) in everything from: Make-a-Movie (Filmmaking) to Stop Motion, Creative Photography, YouTube Studios, Creative Mixer, Coding and more. Students can experience our classes via online, in-person, private groups, summer camps, birthday parties, in-school and
Berdetta Hodge has been a resident of the city of Tempe for over 40 years. She was raised in Tempe and graduated from Tempe public schools. From a young age, Berdetta sought to become a transformative leader in our city. She wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. She has been a
Justine Parnell is an educator currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree at Arizona State University in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. Justine is in the Learning, Literacies, and Technologies program, centering on juvenile justice, special education. Justine’s ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between education, incarceration, and rehabilitation, by providing opportunities for incarcerated
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Dr. Sherry Pough, author of “Boss Up & Raise Yours Boys,” blends education and mentorship. Vice-Principal at New Smyrna Beach Middle School, leading ESE Department. 20+ years in education, advocates for inclusivity. Also, an Area Coordinator for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Dedicated to empowering youth and fostering positive change in education. Boss Up and