Media Personality, Mistress Ceremonies Radio, TV, Author and Motivational Speaker. Jacinda Jacobs started her media career on morning radio which later propelled her career into television, as a reporter, weather forecaster, and morning co-host. Jacinda is a motivational speaker and author of, “Uniquely Qualified.”

Founder & CEO, Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered Internationally recognized HR executive, thought leader, author and career strategist, Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker shares contemporary relevant work life experiences and empowering principles with her clients as demonstrated in her books, The Winning Spirit: Building Employee Enthusiasm, Power Play! and her award-winning release - Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits - NOW. With her dynamic approach to life and her signature style, she connects people across the world and finds her mission to be that of helping others to get the most out of their work lives and companies to create value. She is the founder/Chief Visionary of Career Mastered. Following prominent human resources careers with Fortune 50 Companies, Dr. Lisa established her Detroit, MI and Charlotte, NC firm, Linwick & Associates, LLC (LWA).

From eviction to entrepreneurship and beyond, Lisa Howze is on a mission to disrupt generational poverty. With a remarkable career that spans three decades, Lisa has excelled in the fields of accounting and finance, state and local government, and higher education. Today, the former Michigan state representative, career strategist, and esteemed author of the book, Candy Girl Mentality: Keys to Turning Bitter Moments into Sweet Success, proudly serves as founder and CEO of The Lisa Howze Experience LLC – a professional development and educational consulting firm. Through her engaging and highly interactive keynote presentations and workshops, Lisa is committed to helping students and professionals develop strategies for success. Lisa earned undergraduate and advanced degrees in accounting and finance from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and Walsh College, respectively.

Anchor/Media Personality “Don’t let anybody tell you No who can’t give you a Yes.” - Charlotte Hicks Born and raised in Detroit, Cortney knew early on in life that her love of Radio and TV would lead to a career in Media, and it was nothing short of focused determination that helped push her dreams into reality. Cortney accepted an opportunity to join the WEJM staff as the new Midday Host in Chicago, the 3rd largest radio market in the country. After a very successful three-year run, she served as Co-Host and Midday Host in various markets.Cortney joined FOX54 in Augusta, Georgia as the new Morning Anchor and was promoted to Evening Anchor the following year. In 2022 she was named News Anchor and Host for Season 3 of Fox Soul Network's nationally syndicated daily show the "Black Report" where she helped create and anchor almost 200 shows. Cortney's body of work in radio will forever be preserved as she, along with 29 other trailblazers were inducted into the Library of Congress in April 2023.

Executive Director, HBCU Path Forward Strategy Lead, Advancing Black Pathways Center of Excellence, J. P. Morgan Chase Hosetta Belcher Coleman is an Executive Director, leading the HBCU Path Forward strategy within Advancing Black Pathways Center of Excellence at JPM Chase. Hosetta returned to the firm in 2022. Her experience has been extensively within Financial Services of which she concentrated in strategic human resources leadership positions. Prior to returning to JPM Chase, her professional experience was gained at Allstate, Fifth Third Bank and at Bank of America. Hosetta founded Tampa Bay’s National Association of African Americans in Human Resource (NAAAHR) Chapter.

Owner and President, DMJ Group, LLC Donna Joseph-Kemp has over four decades of extensive management experience in marketing, media partnerships and events which includes a full range of experiential marketing for both corporate and non-profit event management and operations. Donna developed national and international brand strategies for major corporations in North America. As the owner and president of DMJ Group, LLC, an integrated marketing company, since 2004, she has utilized her marketing expertise in press and hospitality, and, all aspects of consumer and corporate driven venues, brand identity, training programs and development of strong client/vendor relationships in turnkey operations. Her past experiences and initiatives have created a strong foundation of core values and skills that she continually shares.

Chief Diversity Officer, PNC Bank Gina Coleman is senior vice president and chief diversity officer for The PNC Financial Services Group. In this role, Coleman leads the development and implementation of strategies and programs that help further build and sustain a talented, diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Coleman, who rejoined PNC in August 2021, previously served as chief sales officer for MassMutual Great Lakes, where she led the new advisor sales teams, including a female financial services group; recruiting; strategic sales, and partnerships. Coleman is a business and community development professional and entrepreneur, with over 25 years combined experience in business, financial services, B2B and B2C sales and management roles. She also served as strategic partner of the Collective Financial Group, a specialized group within the firm, built to support female clients and drive more women into the career as financial advisors.

Chief Marketing Officer, Transformation Leader and Keynote speaker, Co-Author, “Break Some Glass” Sponsored by Comerica Bank. Portia Mount is an accomplished marketer, brand strategist and leadership development expert. Portia is Chief Marketing Officer at Topcoder, a global crowdsourcing company and subsidiary of Wipro (NYSE:WIT). Prior to Topcoder, Portia served as VP of business development and marketing for Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate technology company, where she led mergers and acquisition strategy, brand strategy, and marketing for Trane Commercial Americas. Portia is a 2x TEDx speaker and co-author of the best-selling career advice book “Kick Some Glass: Ten Ways Women Succeed at Work on Their Own Terms” published by McGraw Hill Education. She is an executive coach, facilitator and frequent keynote speaker and writes on the future of work, the gig economy and women and leadership.

Owner Bloom Transformation Dr. Rose Moten is a psychologist, trauma healing specialist, author, speaker, and transformation strategist. She is the founder of BLOOM Transformation Center, a Detroit based wellness center that offers both traditional mental health services as well as integrative wellness practices. Dr. Rose is a known pioneer for her willingness to challenge convention and introduce proven holistic healing modalities in her work. She is the only mental health professional in Detroit offering Trauma Release Exercise Training (T.R.E.), Sound Healing Gong Meditation, and NeurOptimal Brain Training.

General Manager, Harley Davidson Motor Co., President – Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation Ashwini Balasubramanian currently serves as General Manager – Advanced Engineering at Harley-Davidson. In this role, she leads all aspects of advanced engineering including test & reliability engineering, core engineering, Program management and innovation teams. Ashwini is also responsible for delivering motorcycle leading innovation and technology road maps across the motorcycle portfolio. She is known for her ability to deliver financial results for the organization with a clear strategic vision and an effective execution plan. Prior to this role, she spent 20 years in the automotive industry working for companies like Bosch, Toyota, ZF and Martinrea International. Ashwini holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from India, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan- Dearborn.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Coach, Powerhouse Unlimited, LLC Pamela Lue-Hing has coached for more than 12 years and has over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal and program development. She specializes in training women coaches to package their brilliance and take it to the marketplace. Coach P is a life transformer, a visionary, and a champion for coaches to embrace their God-given assignment and live life by design and not by default.

Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Phylicia is a creator, connector, and believer with over a decade of experience in creative retail and concept design. After a career pivot from creatives to programs, her role as Manager, culture, diversity and inclusion at Lowe’s has provided an opportunity to advance associate engagement by elevating DEIB strategy and programming through Lowe’s Business Resource Group program. Phylicia is an Ohio native that loves home decor, reading, and traveling, and currently lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and their Great Dane.

Media Personality, Mistress Ceremonies Radio, TV, Author and Motivational Speaker. Jacinda Jacobs started her media career on morning radio which later propelled her career into television, as a reporter, weather forecaster, and morning co-host. Jacinda is a motivational speaker and author of, “Uniquely Qualified.”

Founder & CEO, Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered Internationally recognized HR executive, thought leader, author and career strategist, Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker shares contemporary relevant work life experiences and empowering principles with her clients as demonstrated in her books, The Winning Spirit: Building Employee Enthusiasm, Power Play! and her award-winning release - Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits - NOW. With her dynamic approach to life and her signature style, she connects people across the world and finds her mission to be that of helping others to get the most out of their work lives and companies to create value. She is the founder/Chief Visionary of Career Mastered. Following prominent human resources careers with Fortune 50 Companies, Dr. Lisa established her Detroit, MI and Charlotte, NC firm, Linwick & Associates, LLC (LWA).

Anne is President of Mervenne & Co. helping her clients advocate on public policy. She is on the Board of Directors of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan and the national board of the Private Directors Association. Anne is the first female Chair of the Detroit Public Safety Foundation which supports Detroit’s first responders. She recently served as the co-director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program and served under former Gov. John Engler in various roles within the Executive Office of the Governor. She was named as the “James Madison College Distinguished Alumni of the Year” at Michigan State University in 2019.

Michelle L. Taylor has served as Director, New Product Quality, at Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) since March 2021, responsible for leading the North America Commercial HVAC New Product Quality Team. Prior to joining Trane, Taylor spent ten years at Cummins, Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power leader, where she held several roles including Executive Director, Global Supplier Quality; Director, North America Defense and Government Sales; and Global Diversity Procurement Director. Prior to joining Cummins, Ms. Taylor held positions at the Allison Transmission Division of General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Delco Remy International, as well as with IC Leadership Training Group, a provider of professional and business development services for small businesses.

Catherine Budzynski is Chief Legal Officer at Ohmium, a global green energy company. She has extensive public and private company experience with a proven record of success in both corporate and nonprofit settings. Catherine started her career at Skadden working in capital markets, banking, and energy project finance before going in-house to Aflac. At Aflac, Catherine held various leadership roles, including head of the Corporate Transactions Legal team and then Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary for Aflac Global Ventures, Aflac’s $250 million global venture fund. Catherine is an active board member of her local United Way, where she serves on multiple committees and spearheaded their DEI initiative.

Care Delivery System Operations, Henry Ford Health Denise Brooks-Williams is a seasoned healthcare executive with 30 years of healthcare experience. With a passion for work focused on equity and eliminating health disparities, Denise’s career reflects a demonstrated record of leading successful transformation initiatives and optimizing fiscal management processes in complex business environments. Brooks-Williams was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Care Delivery System Operations at Henry Ford Health. In her capacity, she serves a growing customer base across Michigan. Market Operations generates over $8 billion in revenue, manages over 430,000 ER visits, and nearly 75,000 surgical procedures. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a board member of the Institute of Diversity and a past delegate to Regional Policy Board 5 of the American Hospital Association’s Section for Health Care Systems.

Head of BRG Development & Strategic Partnerships Walgreens Boot Alliance Stefanie Hicks currently serves as the Head of Business Resource Group Development & Strategic Partnerships at Walgreens. She is a dynamic equity practitioner with extensive business acumen and 15 years’ experience focused on building mutually beneficial partnerships, leading highly effective teams, and delivering innovative strategies to promote accountability and awareness around diversity, equity, and inclusion. She’s worked in both the private and nonprofit sectors and prides herself on working diligently to bring her professional experiences, research interests, and passion for social justice to life through her work, always seeking to create space for community building, healing, and liberation.

Head of Advancing Black Pathways, JP Morgan Chase Byna Elliott is the Managing Director, Head of Advancing Black Pathways, a nearly two-year-old strategy aimed at strengthening the economic foundation of the Black community. Byna oversees JPMorgan’s $30 billion commitment to intentionally close the racial wealth gap. She also works to support Black talent in the company. She is responsible for executing a strategy that aims to help Black people achieve sustained success through targeted investments and programs in four key areas under the firm’s DEI framework: Careers & Skills, Financial Health & Wealth Creation, Business Growth & Entrepreneurship, and Community Development. Byna joined JPMorgan Chase from Fifth Third Bank, where she served as the Chief Enterprise Responsibility Officer, overseeing the firm’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) efforts.

Dean & CEO, Northeastern University. Angela Hosking is Northeastern’s lead executive for the Charlotte global campus, part of a worldwide campus system across the U.S., Canada, and London. In addition to overseeing the delivery of highquality professional education, she works to extend the university’s total resources into the Charlotte region by advancing global corporate partnerships and research capabilities. As a board-certified nurse executive, Angela uses her expertise in healthcare administration, strategic leadership, financial operations, and continuing education to strengthen Northeastern’s mission to support the growing healthcare industry, address talent shortages, and combat disparities affecting underserved communities. As the former CEO and founder of Her One Tribe, LLC. Angela has supported female leaders as a national keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and coach and is the author of “Woman on Top- Lead Like a Lady Boss”.

Chief Operating Officer, University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing Kira Carter-Robertson currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing and has a 20+ year career as a healthcare executive. In addition, Kira currently serves as the Regent for Michigan and Northwest Ohio for the American College of Healthcare Executives. Kira received her bachelor’s degree in science from University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree in health administration from St. Louis University. Kira is very active both locally and nationally serving on various community and healthcare-related Boards.

Ascension Selina Dallas is a highly accomplished nurse executive and entrepreneur with a diverse clinical background in emergency services and behavioral health. Her expertise and passion for healthcare led her to excel in her career, making a significant impact on patient care. Beyond her professional achievements, Selina is deeply engaged in her community, where she dedicates her time to educating others on health and wellness.

FACHE, is the President of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and Interim President of Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. In her role as President, Shanna works in collaboration with the health system and hospital executive leadership teams and oversees the hospitals’ strategic planning and operations. Shanna is a transformational leader who understands engaging all team members through innovation and collaboration.

Founder & CEO, Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered Internationally recognized HR executive, thought leader, author and career strategist, Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker shares contemporary relevant work life experiences and empowering principles with her clients as demonstrated in her books, The Winning Spirit: Building Employee Enthusiasm, Power Play! and her award-winning release - Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits - NOW. With her dynamic approach to life and her signature style, she connects people across the world and finds her mission to be that of helping others to get the most out of their work lives and companies to create value. She is the founder/Chief Visionary of Career Mastered. Following prominent human resources careers with Fortune 50 Companies, Dr. Lisa established her Detroit, MI and Charlotte, NC firm, Linwick & Associates, LLC (LWA).

Mark S. Lee is President & CEO, The LEE Group (TLG), MI LLC, an independent integrated marketing consulting firm focused on providing marketing, branding and communication solutions to clients. TLG provides training & development to organizations in the areas of branding, re-branding and communications and has advised on how to effectively implement in an integrated fashion. TLG also offers professional development opportunities, including Executive Coaching, to those looking to elevate their careers. He has worked for such blue-chip organizations including AAA, Pepsico, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, et. al.

Corewell Health Carlos is responsible for developing and engaging the organization in systemwide, transformational diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability strategies. As a visionary and innovative leader, Carlos is known for thinking differently about what is possible. He applies his extensive experience to creating an inclusive, diverse, safe, and equitable community and enabling Corewell Health to achieve its vision of a future where health is simple, affordable, equitable and exceptional. Carlos previously served as Senior Vice President and Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). In this role, he led the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion strategy for 400,000 employees in 17 countries. He was recognized by Black Enterprise as a Top Corporate Diversity Executive in 2018, and Career Mastered magazine honored him with a “Men as Allies Diversity in Leadership” award.

Tobin Williams currently serves as a key strategic thought partner to the Company’s leadership team and the growth and scaling of Stellantis, developing the executive team and evolving the company’s North America organization structure. With more than 40 years of experience in Human Resources, Tobin previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at ProMedica Healthcare Systems and Vice President of Human Resources for General Motors in countries across the world including Thailand, India, China and Brazil. Tobin holds a Masters of Public Administration degree with an emphasis in Human Resources Administration as well as a Bachelors of Science degree in Local Government Administration from Central Michigan University.

Sallie Jarosz is a Vice President and Commercial Banking Relationship Manager with First National Bank. In this role, Sallie manages a portfolio of existing client relationships and works to develop new business opportunities throughout the Charlotte Metro Region. Prior to joining First National Bank, Sallie spent four plus years at Park National Bank working in Commercial Lending, specifically in the Commercial Real Estate finance space. Sallie was a co-founder of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, one of the largest commercial mortgage banking firms in the United States. Sallie is the former President and Board Member of CREW Charlotte.

Anthony Davis is a Native of Brooklyn, New York (“Do or Die ~ Bed-Stuy”). He and his wife and two children have lived in Michigan for the last 25 years. Anthony has been an Internal Audit Professional for thirty years and is presently the Manager of Compliance and Internal Audit for the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC). He has worked as the Audit Director for an International Insurance Company, Manager at Deloitte, and as a Vice President of Citibank (Michigan, Chicago, and New York City). Anthony has always had a passion to Serve (“Saved to Serve!!!”) and as a result currently serves on several Boards. NABA, Inc. Detroit ~ Accelerated Career Awareness Program (ACAP), Michigan Philharmonic, Humble Design (Detroit and National), Embassy Community Development Corporation (ECDC), Board Member of New Hope Church of Taylor/Wayne.

“The People Expert.” Dr. Sabrina Jackson, a Detroit native and Cass Technical High School alumna, obtained her Master's Degree at 23. Known as "The People Expert," she is an award-winning Motivational Speaker and author. Her analytical mind led her to create personality assessment model Essential Colors. Dr. Jackson has spoken for McDonald’s, the Tom Joyner Cruise, and the United Nations, and is a regular on Fox 2's "Mental Health Mondays." She also contributes to national magazines and has been featured in the movie “Team Marriage” on Amazon Prime. "PEOPLE DO WHAT IS INSIDE OF THEM, NOT WHAT IS INSIDE OF YOU” I UNDERSTAND THAT EVEN WHEN PEOPLE DO SOMETHING DIRECTLY TO ME, IT HAS MUCH MORE TO DO WITH WHAT IS INSIDE OF THEM. SO, I DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY WHICH KEEPS MY STRESS DOWN."

Sallie Jarosz is a Vice President and Commercial Banking Relationship Manager with First National Bank. In this role, Sallie manages a portfolio of existing client relationships and works to develop new business opportunities throughout the Charlotte Metro Region. Prior to joining First National Bank, Sallie spent four plus years at Park National Bank working in Commercial Lending, specifically in the Commercial Real Estate finance space. Sallie was a co-founder of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, one of the largest commercial mortgage banking firms in the United States. Sallie is the former President and Board Member of CREW Charlotte.

Marie McLucas is the Chief Financial Officer for Primax Properties and is responsible for oversight of policies and procedures for all financial functions, along with strategic and succession planning. Since joining Primax in 1995, Marie has been instrumental in the successful completion of over 1000 projects in 35 states, including 25 projects under development. Marie serves/served on the boards of Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council, Career Mastered, American Cancer Society (Area), CREW Charlotte and CREW Network Foundation, holding many chair, officer and co-chair positions. She was recently appointed to the FFTC Cabarrus County Community Foundation Board.

Sr. Director, Corporate Citizenship, Ally Financial Natalie J. Brown joined Ally in 2018 and is Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship in Charlotte, NC. She is responsible for leading a team that manages Ally’s charitable giving and community affairs initiatives, while also positioning Ally as a corporate social responsibility leader in the community. She leads Ally’s community programming and spearheaded the launch of “Moguls in the Making”, an entrepreneurship pitch competition that helps build the next generation of diverse business leaders from HBCUs.

Head of Advancing Black Pathways, JP Morgan Chase Byna Elliott is the Managing Director, Head of Advancing Black Pathways, a nearly two-year-old strategy aimed at strengthening the economic foundation of the Black community. Byna oversees JPMorgan’s $30 billion commitment to intentionally close the racial wealth gap. She also works to support Black talent in the company. She is responsible for executing a strategy that aims to help Black people achieve sustained success through targeted investments and programs in four key areas under the firm’s DEI framework: Careers & Skills, Financial Health & Wealth Creation, Business Growth & Entrepreneurship, and Community Development. Byna joined JPMorgan Chase from Fifth Third Bank, where she served as the Chief Enterprise Responsibility Officer, overseeing the firm’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) efforts.

Gail Perry-Mason is well known in the securities industry where she has climbed the corporate ladder from receptionist to First Vice President of Investments of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. She is a sought-after speaker for many corporations, agencies, religious groups, non-profit organizations, youth organizations, women’s groups, and schools. She founded and directed the ori oll Money Camp for Teens and the first Youth Investment that is incorporated, in the United States. Money Matters for Youth has instructed youth and mentored young women that are now professionals in the financial industry. Gail’s book “Girl, Make Your Money Grow” became a No. 1 best seller.

Dr. Kiela M. Samuels is a seasoned healthcare professional with a career spanning decades, excelling in healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship. In 2023, she founded Glow & Grace LLC, focusing on empowering entrepreneurs in e-commerce and social media branding, particularly in health and beauty. Renowned as “Dr. Kiela,” she mentors globally and is a distinguished faculty member at Washtenaw Community College, where she directs Pharmacy Technology and Medical Billing and Coding programs. Dr. Samuels earned her pharmacy degree from The University of Michigan, where she later retired as a clinical pharmacist and professor.

Her Bold Voice Kim Boudreau Smith, The Bold Voice Expert, helps professionals develop their communication confidence and level up their presence and profitability. Kim is an executive/leadership coach, facilitator, and speaker for high-performing professional women who are seeking guidance in CLAIMING THEIR BOLD VOICE! Whether she’s working with individuals or groups, Kim is passionate about increasing confidence and minimizing imposter syndrome, so women get what they want (and deserve!) out of their lives. Her life’s calling is to help women become bolder and healthier (mentally and physically) and to take up space without APOLOGIZING!

Wykeeta Peel is Market Manager of the company’s African American Market Unit (AAMU). The AAMU is New York Life’s team of managers and agents focused on financially empowering and uplifting Black communities by creating generational wealth. Ms. Peel is responsible for developing and executing New York Life’s targeted recruiting, sales, and marketing campaigns within the Black community on a national scale. She also leads the Women’s Market strategy for New York Life as well.

"When you advocate for yourself, you encourage the people around you to stand up for themselves. When you offer yourself compassion, it flows over into the lives of others. When you own your unique value, you remind other people of their worth." Lisa Nichols is the Founder and CEO of Lisa Nichols Consulting, an Employee Engagement and Retention firm dedicated to cultivating thriving workplaces. Over the past 15 years, with a career spanning both the nonprofit and corporate sectors, Lisa has become a trusted mentor to leaders at every stage of their careers. By inspiring leaders to grow in 4 core values: compassion, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and insightfulness, Lisa strengthens team connections and cohesion, driving collective success.

Nerissa Stewart, is a collaborative leader with success in building inclusive, diverse business environments centered around driving change, breaking down barriers, and challenging biases. As the Manager of DEI Talent and Culture at Food Lion, Nerissa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. As a leader with 10+ years of experience in DEI and Business Resource Groups, Nerissa has paved the way in creating a roadmap for success through innovative strategies and initiatives designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Nerissa’s passion for fostering a culture of inclusion extends beyond her professional role as she actively engages with community organizations, leveraging her influence and expertise to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and the wider community.

Founder & CEO, Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered Internationally recognized HR executive, thought leader, author and career strategist, Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker shares contemporary relevant work life experiences and empowering principles with her clients as demonstrated in her books, The Winning Spirit: Building Employee Enthusiasm, Power Play! and her award-winning release - Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits - NOW. With her dynamic approach to life and her signature style, she connects people across the world and finds her mission to be that of helping others to get the most out of their work lives and companies to create value. She is the founder/Chief Visionary of Career Mastered. Following prominent human resources careers with Fortune 50 Companies, Dr. Lisa established her Detroit, MI and Charlotte, NC firm, Linwick & Associates, LLC (LWA).

Marie McLucas is the Chief Financial Officer for Primax Properties and is responsible for oversight of policies and procedures for all financial functions, along with strategic and succession planning. Since joining Primax in 1995, Marie has been instrumental in the successful completion of over 1000 projects in 35 states, including 25 projects under development. Marie serves/served on the boards of Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council, Career Mastered, American Cancer Society (Area), CREW Charlotte and CREW Network Foundation, holding many chair, officer and co-chair positions. She was recently appointed to the FFTC Cabarrus County Community Foundation Board.

Founder & CEO, Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered Internationally recognized HR executive, thought leader, author and career strategist, Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker shares contemporary relevant work life experiences and empowering principles with her clients as demonstrated in her books, The Winning Spirit: Building Employee Enthusiasm, Power Play! and her award-winning release - Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits - NOW. With her dynamic approach to life and her signature style, she connects people across the world and finds her mission to be that of helping others to get the most out of their work lives and companies to create value. She is the founder/Chief Visionary of Career Mastered. Following prominent human resources careers with Fortune 50 Companies, Dr. Lisa established her Detroit, MI and Charlotte, NC firm, Linwick & Associates, LLC (LWA).

Michelle leads the organization she established 40 years ago, now known as the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council. She is a respected leader with an inspiring story of challenge, triumph, and positive impact. Great Lakes WBC is among the top economic development organizations in Michigan and Indiana comprised of four initiatives: WBE Certification, CEED Lending, Women’s Business Center, and Corporate Membership.

Jody’s Fit Life A wife, mom of two teenage boys, Jody Trierweiler is a certified weight loss specialist, certified nutritional consultant, certified transformational nutrition coach, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Jody is passionate about helping moms — in any stage of motherhood — prioritize their health and self-care. She knows how stress and anxiety can interfere with the ability to lose weight because she’s traveled the same road. When you take care of yourself, you’ll feel more confident, energized, and that in turn, makes you a better momma and partner. Jody can’t wait to help you succeed.

Founder & CEO, Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered Internationally recognized HR executive, thought leader, author and career strategist, Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker shares contemporary relevant work life experiences and empowering principles with her clients as demonstrated in her books, The Winning Spirit: Building Employee Enthusiasm, Power Play! and her award-winning release - Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits - NOW. With her dynamic approach to life and her signature style, she connects people across the world and finds her mission to be that of helping others to get the most out of their work lives and companies to create value. She is the founder/Chief Visionary of Career Mastered. Following prominent human resources careers with Fortune 50 Companies, Dr. Lisa established her Detroit, MI and Charlotte, NC firm, Linwick & Associates, LLC (LWA).

Founder & CEO, Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered Internationally recognized HR executive, thought leader, author and career strategist, Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker shares contemporary relevant work life experiences and empowering principles with her clients as demonstrated in her books, The Winning Spirit: Building Employee Enthusiasm, Power Play! and her award-winning release - Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits - NOW. With her dynamic approach to life and her signature style, she connects people across the world and finds her mission to be that of helping others to get the most out of their work lives and companies to create value. She is the founder/Chief Visionary of Career Mastered. Following prominent human resources careers with Fortune 50 Companies, Dr. Lisa established her Detroit, MI and Charlotte, NC firm, Linwick & Associates, LLC (LWA).

"When you advocate for yourself, you encourage the people around you to stand up for themselves. When you offer yourself compassion, it flows over into the lives of others. When you own your unique value, you remind other people of their worth." Lisa Nichols is the Founder and CEO of Lisa Nichols Consulting, an Employee Engagement and Retention firm dedicated to cultivating thriving workplaces. Over the past 15 years, with a career spanning both the nonprofit and corporate sectors, Lisa has become a trusted mentor to leaders at every stage of their careers. By inspiring leaders to grow in 4 core values: compassion, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and insightfulness, Lisa strengthens team connections and cohesion, driving collective success.

Founder & CEO, Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered Internationally recognized HR executive, thought leader, author and career strategist, Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker shares contemporary relevant work life experiences and empowering principles with her clients as demonstrated in her books, The Winning Spirit: Building Employee Enthusiasm, Power Play! and her award-winning release - Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits - NOW. With her dynamic approach to life and her signature style, she connects people across the world and finds her mission to be that of helping others to get the most out of their work lives and companies to create value. She is the founder/Chief Visionary of Career Mastered. Following prominent human resources careers with Fortune 50 Companies, Dr. Lisa established her Detroit, MI and Charlotte, NC firm, Linwick & Associates, LLC (LWA).

Living Legend Award, Actress & Humanitarian. Founder, HollyRod Foundation “I wouldn’t change my child for the world- but I would change the world for my child.” Actress, author, talkshow host, activist and philanthropist, Holly Robinson Peete has been touched by the entertainment industry almost all of her life. Her career as an actress dates back more than four decades and has led her to becoming a voice for her father, her son, and her community. Upon finishing her BA at Sarah Lawrence College, majoring in French, Robinson Peete’s heart led her back to show business. She soon landed the part that made her recognizable to viewers throughout the world on the groundbreaking series "21 Jump Street" opposite Johnny Depp and went on to star in many other successful television series including "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" and "For Your Love." In 1999, Robinson Peete and her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, formed the HollyRod Foundation, inspired by her father’s courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, with the mission to help improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s. Then in 2000, inspired by their eldest son’s autism diagnosis, HollyRod Foundation’s mission expanded to provide support and resources to those affected by an autism diagnosis. Her autism advocacy also extends to her book co-written with daughter, Ryan Elizabeth Peete, entitled “My Brother Charlie” (Scholastic): a bestselling, NAACP Image Award- winning children’s book about autism from the sibling’s perspective. Her longevity and visibility in the entertainment community has led Robinson Peete to a successful career as a trusted brand ambassador/spokesperson for some of the country’s biggest corporate brands. Robinson Peete’s philanthropic efforts have earned her numerous awards and honors including: Ford’s Freedom Sisters, American Mentor Award, Gerald R. Ford People Helping People Award, The March of Dimes Healthy Babies, Healthy Futures Award, Habitat For Humanity Dream Builder’s Award, The YMCA MLK Jr. Brotherhood Award, The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award, the coveted Yolanda D. King Higher Ground Award and many more.

Natalie J. Brown joined Ally in 2018 and is Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship in Charlotte, NC. She is responsible for leading a team that manages Ally’s charitable giving and community affairs initiatives, while also positioning Ally as a corporate social responsibility leader in the community. She leads Ally’s community programming and spearheaded the launch of “Moguls in the Making”, an entrepreneurship pitch competition that helps build the next generation of diverse business leaders from HBCUs.

“The People Expert.” Dr. Sabrina Jackson, a Detroit native and Cass Technical High School alumna, obtained her Master's Degree at 23. Known as "The People Expert," she is an award-winning Motivational Speaker and author. Her analytical mind led her to create personality assessment model Essential Colors. Dr. Jackson has spoken for McDonald’s, the Tom Joyner Cruise, and the United Nations, and is a regular on Fox 2's "Mental Health Mondays." She also contributes to national magazines and has been featured in the movie “Team Marriage” on Amazon Prime. "PEOPLE DO WHAT IS INSIDE OF THEM, NOT WHAT IS INSIDE OF YOU” I UNDERSTAND THAT EVEN WHEN PEOPLE DO SOMETHING DIRECTLY TO ME, IT HAS MUCH MORE TO DO WITH WHAT IS INSIDE OF THEM. SO, I DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY WHICH KEEPS MY STRESS DOWN."

Head of BRG Development & Strategic Partnerships Walgreens Boot Alliance Stefanie Hicks currently serves as the Head of Business Resource Group Development & Strategic Partnerships at Walgreens. She is a dynamic equity practitioner with extensive business acumen and 15 years’ experience focused on building mutually beneficial partnerships, leading highly effective teams, and delivering innovative strategies to promote accountability and awareness around diversity, equity, and inclusion. She’s worked in both the private and nonprofit sectors and prides herself on working diligently to bring her professional experiences, research interests, and passion for social justice to life through her work, always seeking to create space for community building, healing, and liberation.

Jody’s Fit Life A wife, mom of two teenage boys, Jody Trierweiler is a certified weight loss specialist, certified nutritional consultant, certified transformational nutrition coach, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Jody is passionate about helping moms — in any stage of motherhood — prioritize their health and self-care. She knows how stress and anxiety can interfere with the ability to lose weight because she’s traveled the same road. When you take care of yourself, you’ll feel more confident, energized, and that in turn, makes you a better momma and partner. Jody can’t wait to help you succeed.