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Owner and Principal Consultant, KEG Consulting Driver Safety Services
Kurt E. Gray is the owner and principal consultant of KEG Consulting LLC and a former Director of Driver Education & Training at AAA Club Alliance, the third-largest auto club in the U.S. With over 20 years of experience in traffic safety, Kurt spent 17 years leading AAA’s driver education and training programs before founding
Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Anne Berkeley PLLC
Dr. Anne Berkeley has a private practice in Washington DC specializing in naturopathic and functional medicine. She is Board Certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology and is a Fellow to the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology. She is also a Certified Practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine, a Certified Corporate Wellness Consultant and a Certified Functional
Owner, Officium, LLC
Originally from Cameroon and raised in New York City, I am a DC-based workers’ rights advocate who is passionate about creating efficient workplaces that value fair treatment, trust and open communication. I specialize in assisting organizations in making competent HR decisions, strategizing innovative policies and procedures, establishing business operations that benefit both employers and workers,
CEO, Global Computers & Networks
Dominique is a first-generation immigrant from Angola who has forged his path through code, land, and a multitude of lessons learned firsthand. He has launched and lost businesses, scaled real estate investments, and developed custom technology solutions for companies spanning various sectors. Notably, he has also operated a commercial farm, an experience that has cultivated
Financial Advisor, New Perspective Financial Solutions
Tayvon Jackson is a Financial Advisor for New Perspective Financial Solutions. An advocate for supporting financial literacy in the community, Tayvon provides educational seminars on Income Planning, Social Security and Medicare. He is experienced in helping families and individuals achieve their long-term financial goals through innovative approaches. After graduating from Mount St. Mary’s University with
Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner, Inner Group Inc.
Martin Vendemia, BCH, MNLP is a Board Certified Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner and Coach. He has been helping the community in Washington D.C. area for more than 25 years. Martin's work included helping business owners or medical community with significant change and transformational experiences. He has over 30 different certifications on change work and he
Author, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, SpearPoint Ink
The difference between those who lead and those who inspire is story. Most leaders, sales and marketing teams, customer service reps are too close to their own story to see it clearly. Bob Graham’s Mirror Method helps leaders, entrepreneurs and teams turn everyday experiences into powerful stories that reflect their deepest purpose and most compelling
Founder, inRG.Design
Kafi A. Joseph is a West Point graduate, Georgetown MBA, Founder Institute alum, veteran, and founder of inRG·Design. After leading strategy and operations initiatives across military, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and Fortune 500 organizations, she recognized that traditional productivity systems often fail to account for how people actually sustain focus, energy, and performance. Drawing from her own
CEO, Victorious Vets
Jailyn Powell is a 9-year Navy veteran, certified life coach, and mental health advocate for all military veterans. Through coaching, Jailyn has developed the skill of identifying major pain points of veterans and help coaching them through blocks and limiting beliefs in order to aid them in creating strategic and successful exit plans once deciding
Networking, Like Life is a Process not an Event
Dan is a published author, successful community builder and one of the highest-endorsed individuals on LinkedIn. His networking keynote talks and interactive workshops include major universities, national associations and businesses. Dan’s corporate experience includes leading sales teams for British Telecom and Verizon Communications,
Intuitive Relationship and Health Coach & Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Alyssa Adams is a Clinical Psychologist, Intuitive Relationship & Health Coach, and Nutritionist. Dr. Adams helps sensitive women create relationships of joy, ease, and purpose. She’s 50% woo woo and 50% practical. She believes that we need to tap into our intuition and inner wisdom to step into a healthy relationship as the best
Transformational Life Coach, Awaken and Align with Tonya
Tonya Hubbard is a transformational life coach, healer, and speaker who helps women and emerging leaders reconnect to their inner wisdom, release self-doubt, and live in alignment with their purpose. Drawing from her background as a certified Reiki master, mindfulness practitioner, and intuitive guide, Tonya creates empowering experiences that invite her audiences to slow down,
Speaker & Pressure Strategist, Michelle Hutchings-Medina, LLC
Michelle Hutchings-Medina is a certified professional coach, speaker, and former oncology executive with more than 30 years in healthcare. She began her career as a radiation therapist and later led cancer center operations before transitioning into oncology-specific technology sales. Today, Michelle brings her front-line experience in care delivery, leadership, and resilience to stages nationwide—helping healthcare
President, Healthy Workplaces
Dr. Mallary Tytel is president of Healthy Workplaces, a national consulting practice centering on human systems, diversity, women’s leadership, equity and belonging, and creating healthy, productive, and sustainable environments. She’s the former CEO of an international development corporation; has been a senior advisor to US civilian and military personnel; and created innovative leadership programs worldwide.
Managing Partner, Financial Advisor, New Perspective Financial Solutions
Vanessa Patterson is a Financial Advisor for New Perspective Financial Solutions and has a passion for helping her clients fulfill their financial futures in retirement and beyond. As an independent investment advisor, she brings her expertise to make sure that our clients’ needs are being fulfilled. She listens and asks questions until she has understood
CEO, The Institute for Dynamic Leaders
The Institute for Dynamic Leaders (TIDL) is a coaching practice led by Dr. Shayanna M. Whitaker using behavioral science to offer professional development (such as conflict management) for teams, organization culture training, and communication workshops to organizations with a diverse workforce. As a multi-certified coach, I help leaders create and sustain safe space for employees
Chief Executive Officer, ReStart Solutions Group, LLC
A.T. Simmons, is a dynamic empowerment trainer and workshop instructor. His workshops and lectures are straightforward and in-depth. His sincerity and passion is obvious. He knows how to speak to the understanding of his audience; for their good, profit, and forward progress. He empowers his listeners through open edification, exhortation, and comfort; activating intrinsic motivations
CEO, True Bearing Diagnostics
Tisha Jepson - Previous Columbia DC President and present Board member. Currently, True Bearing Diagnostics, CEO and St. Laurent Institute, EVP. With over 15 years experience developing successful start-up companies, Jepson brings with her, a leadership and board level perspective from both the private and public sector. Most recently, Jepson worked as Director of Corporate
Lawyer, Lars Etzkorn Law PLLC
Lars’ legal practice focuses on estate planning and administration, charitable giving and nonprofit governance. He works with individuals and families, and with local and national cultural, education and health organizations. He is a cum laude graduate of Saint Louis University School of Law, where he was Editor in Chief of the Saint Louis University Public
Founder and CEO, ParticipAction Consulting, Inc.
Adriano Pianesi is an executive coach, leadership educator, and organizational change expert who has spent more than 20 years helping leaders and teams turn vision into action. The founder of ParticipAction Consulting and an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University’s Carey Business School, Adriano is best known for equipping managers and executives to lead
Principal, Encore Sustainable Design Architecture
Ward Bucher, AIA has built a career designing and preserving spaces people love. He has extensive experience in adaptive use of existing buildings throughout the United States and has won numerous awards in his architectural practice. He has helped multiple clients receive millions of dollars in historic tax credits. Ward received his Bachelor of Building
Sr. Financial Advisor, New Perspective Financial Solutions
Rick is a Sr. Financial Advisor and Licensed Federal Retirement Consultant at New Perspective Financial Solutions. He holds the National Social Security Advisor (NSSA®) and Federal Retirement Consultant (FRC℠) designations, specializing in retirement income planning, Social Security optimization, and tax-efficient strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation. Rick’s community roots run deep. He is a
Founder, Jurnex
I'm a investment manager and financial advisor who helps people conquer their financial fears with one of the most powerful tools available: knowledge. I started my career more than ten years ago in corporate finance. I then moved into investment management, earning my CFA and CDFA designations in the process. My watershed moment came last
Leadership Coach, Hazem A. Hammad Corporation
Hazem the Coach is a speaker, life & leadership coach, and founder of his own coaching practice serving emerging leaders worldwide. After two civilian tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Department of Defense, Hazem quickly realized that the key to success of any mission lies within our ability to create,
Opptruth
Brett Edmond is a speaker encouraging his audience to create their future by applying the principles in the Word of God. As a man of Faith, Brett believes in helping anyone desiring a change in their life. Brett is a faith filled, optimistic person that is constantly looking for ways to add value to the
CEO and Author, SciTech Strategic Solutions
Dr. Daniel Gerstein has served as a Senior Executive Service (SES) government civilian, in uniform, in think tanks, in industry and in academia. He served in the Department of Homeland Security from August 2011 to December 2014 as Under Secretary (Acting) and Deputy Under Secretary leading the Science and Technology Directorate. Gerstein is a retired
Founder & CEO, SOAR Community Network, LLC
Mali Phonpadith is the CEO of the SOAR Community Network. She is a TEDx speaker, two-time #1 International bestselling author, workshop and retreat facilitator and Certified Talent Optimization consultant. In 2015, Mali was selected as a Belief Team community partner through Values Partnership for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network BELIEF initiative. Mali has consulted with leaders
Financial Planner, Wharf Financial
I am a fiduciary financial planner at Wharf Financial in Washington, DC. I began my career after graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in economics and a minor in statistics. I’ve always had an affinity towards helping people, taking my tutoring background from my years in school and combining that with my
Independent Contractor
Robert Keiper has found many ways to use his love for great stories. He explains; “Just as we respond to and remember good stories, ideas can be presented in ways that capture our attention and pull us into the problem or opportunity while illuminating a potential solution. In a well-crafted presentation, the audience shares the
Certified Financial Planner® Professional, Golden Wealth Strategies
After witnessing her family fall victim to poor financial advice costing them everything, Jacqueline set out to be the go-to person for financial guidance. Little did she know she was going to work with companies like Bet, AARP, Pepsi, Starbucks and many more to bring financial clarity to millions. After a decade of guiding others
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