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DYNAMIC SPEAKERS
Empowering, Embracing,
Enlightening, and Enthusiastic
- the speakers of
the Kidz 4 Money’s Teen Summit 2008 - Atlanta
fulfills the four ‘E’s’ and so much more.
Kidz 4
Money is so very proud to present to you those who have taken
the responsibility of delivering vital messages to our young
people of Metro-Atlanta. We salute you, we honor you, and we
praise your passion for a better tomorrow.
Theodore R. Allen, III
- Author.
Validational Speaker. Entrepreneur.
TR, as he is called is the President and CEO of
DivineCrossingx, Inc. a Training and Develop consulting firm
designed to enrich the minds of clients through dynamic
validational speeches and workshops. He is the author
of The Steps of a Good Man… Discovering Your Path to
Successful Living.
TR is a
decorated 11-year United States Navy veteran and a proud
military service member who served in Desert Shield/Desert
Storm and the Persian Gulf Wars. After obtaining his
undergraduate degree in Education and Training from Southern
Illinois University – Carbondale (SIU-C), he has gone on to
utilize his skills as a training professional in the
telecommunications industry. TR has dedicated over 16
years as a mentor and tutoring professional for numerous
programs and he is also
involved in a number of volunteer and professional
organizations.
  Brenda
Coleman
- a reading teacher, a
literacy specialist, and a literacy consultant. She provides
professional learning to teachers and administrators on topics
including Reconceptualizing Literacy Instruction, Eliminating
the Achievement Gap, and Culturally Relevant Teaching.
Ms. Coleman is involved with improving the plight of children
within the school environment as well as outside of the
school. She currently serves as the chairperson of
Atlanta CARES, an organization that recruits mentors for
children in local mentoring organizations throughout Metro
Atlanta.
Avon Drummond
- Ms. Drummond is a
motivational speaker and founder of the Institute for Inner
Change, a program whose mission is to help people decide,
design, and create their life experience. Since 2004 Ms. Drummond has been a registered representative
for securities with PFS Investments, a licensed life and
health agent for Primerica Life. As an independent agent she
helps families and individuals eliminate debt, save, and
invest money and protect their income.
Ms. Drummond is the founder of two businesses, The Women’s
Success Network, Inc. in 1999 and Kids Kamp in 1983. She has
been a consultant for two companies and she holds a Masters
Degree in Project Management and has served on numerous boards
and participated in several organizations.
Denise Dyer
- Denise Dyer is an Author, Inspirational Speaker and
Spiritual Life Coach. She is a graduate and distinguished
member of the Inaugural Class of Inner Visions Institute of
Spiritual Development. Denise supports people in turning their
vision into reality, as they create the life they truly
desire! She is passionate about working with entrepreneurs,
artists, and the modern-day goddess.
Denise has facilitated various workshops and is also a former
radio show host for the Small Business Power Hour.
Most recently, Denise has launched her first Inspirational CD,
entitled “Hold the Vision.” The CD is a guide for
entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone with a vision. It
offers 10 easy steps in turning your vision into reality.
Denise Dyer is a firm believer that anyone can create the life
their heart truly desires, because "You've Got the Power!"
Rory T. Edwards currently is the President of Edwards
Educational Consulting LLC., a consulting firm that designs
and implements proven methodologies and solutions which
increase the academic and social advancement of students,
schools, parents and communities in life’s outcomes. He has
conducted numerous workshops, lectures and keynote addresses
in over twenty states and abroad.
He also served as the President of the New Britain,
Connecticut, branch of the NAACP from 1996 until 2005.
Mr. Edwards holds a B.S. in Human Services from Springfield
College, an M. Ed in Urban Educational Leadership from
Cambridge College, and is currently pursuing his Ph. D in
Urban Education Policy Development. He was the Dean of the
highly regarded Amistad Academy in New Haven, Connecticut and
in prior years taught high school, middle school and
elementary school.
He currently consults as the National Director and Founder of
“The Once a Man Twice a Child” Academy in New Britain,
Connecticut, an academy that concentrates on educational and
social empowerment.
Cynthia Harper
- Founder of My Favorite
Charities® (MFC),
www.myfavcharities.com a national fundraising community
empowerment company specializing in gifting those who give
tirelessly of themselves with little to no pay.
MFC cautiously connects grass-root organizations with major
corporations in developing salaries for founders, resolve to
life issues and funding for projects. Their mission and
passion is to serve as a key facilitator between
corporations/donors, non-profit, and grass-roots organizations
to reinvest in the health of communities. MFC's goal is to
link non-profit organizations with corporate relationships who
share "one vision." MFC believes linking "one vision" can
bring social, economic and innovative change to make a lasting
impression on the world.
Cynthia is also a dynamic
motivational speaker and spoken word extraordinaire. Her
presentation style is energetic, thought-provoking,
challenging, content-rich, and spiritual.
Larry Jemison, Jr.
- Larry Jemison is a
powerful, energetic, author, consultant, and motivational
speaker. He is the President of The Jemison Group based in
Norcross, Georgia where the primary focus is “to enhance your
social and business acumen, which ensures that success becomes
your only option”. Larry earned a Masters degree in Business
from Babson College.
Prior to this
Larry earned a Marketing Degree from Tuskegee University,
where he graduated with Honors.
He has spent
over 11 years in the corporate sector in the areas of Finance,
Training, and Marketing and Sales, with companies such as
FedEx, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Lucent Technologies.
Larry recently published his first book, “How to Make it in a
World that Wasn’t Made for You”.
 Dr.
Shilene Johnson
- Dr. Johnson has taught every
age group from pre-school through adults. For 23 years she
worked with teens and young adults in public schools.
Dr. Johnson ‘s honest belief that there is absolutely no
individual that she cannot teach. “I was born to teach.
It is God’s gift to me”. Her passion is to teach
children our future leaders in the subjects of education and
pursuing their passion. She is also an entrepreneur of a
retail and educational consultant business.
Erika McKay -
Erika’s inspirational story of overcoming life’s adversities
has motivated many to take charge of their destiny. She shares
her story and much more in her book Season to Succeed. Erika’s
messages will compel you to achieve ultimate success by
enlarging your vision, shaping your attitude and tapping into
your greatness!
She earned her bachelor’s degree
from Emory University, Atlanta, GA and now trains, consults,
and speaks for corporations and organizations throughout the
world enriching lives. She does so with eloquence, a unique
style and a spirit of excellence! Ms. McKay serves on the
advisory board of Frasernet, Inc. and the Board of Directors
of the Euro-American Women’s Council New York, NY. Her civic
duties include American Business Women’s Association and the
Business Women’s Network.
 Jabez
Shakur - A spoken
word poet/author, entrepreneur, businessman, real estate
enthusiast and motivational coach for youth. In addition he
is a recent Morehouse College graduate. Jabez Shakur can be
described as an innovative, inspirational, extraordinary human
being dedicated to helping others reach their full potential.
As a youth, Jabez demonstrated deviant behavior
n gang-related activities until he found faith and decided
to follow his mother’s guidance. Jabez became involved in
prison ministries and vowed to redirect his life to focus on
positive efforts. He travels nationwide to speak to youth about
bettering themselves and having self-confidence. He also
spends countless hours teaching the value of personal
financial literacy, owning one’s own business, and investing in
commercial real estate. Jabez has
addressed more than 50 audiences and 50,000 people worldwide
and has appeared on the Judge Hatchett Show as a mentor.
Nicole Steele -
Visionary, trainer, facilitator, speaker, writer, and youth
advocate, Nicole Steele is the founder and Executive Director
of Diamond In The Rough Youth Development Program, Inc., an
award winning, faith based, non-profit mentoring and
leadership program which serves girls ages 4-18 years old.
Through her personal testimony, over 15 years corporate
experience, and 14 years working with youth and young adults
in various capacities, Steele has committed her life to
empowering girls around the world emotionally, intellectually,
spiritually, physically and financially. Steele desires to
further the mission of Diamond In The Rough by equipping youth
workers, parents, volunteers and program staff with the tools
and resources to meet the ever changing needs of youth and
young adults.
By
sharing her insight through business consulting, workshops,
training, and resources, Steele seeks to also empower,
encourage, and equip adults who are committed to reaching
youth and helping them develop into productive leaders of the
next generation. She is convinced that together we can truly
transform the World...One child, one family, one community at
a time.
Rodney J. Tookes, Jr.
- Rodney
began employment with Georgia Power Company in December 1999.
He has had an array of assignments from data analysis to lease
administration for Corporate Facilities. He also serves
on the Citizens Budget Committee for Clayton County Public
Schools. In July 2007, Rodney was elected to the Board of
Directors of Literacy Volunteers of Metro Atlanta.
His work
experience includes five years of experience in the field of
juvenile justice, which includes working as a Juvenile
Correctional Officer. Rodney also served as an enlisted
member
(Specialist Four)
in the active U.S. Army and as a commissioned
officer
(1st
Lieutenant) in the U.S. Army Reserve.
In December
2005, Rodney earned a Master of Science in Management degree
with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational
Effectiveness from Troy University-Atlanta. He also holds a
Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Georgia
Southwestern College in Americus, Georgia.
Ante' V. Williams
- A Senior Regional Representative of the Georgia
Student Finance Commission. He is assigned the task of
working with some high schools and colleges throughout the
state to promote state student financial aid services such as
federal, state, and private sources of financial aid for
students and parents. In addition, he provides instruction on
federal and state aid applications and regulations.
He is a Georgia native and holds a
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from
DeVry University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University.
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