Afiya Howell

Recording Artist/ Psalmist

Afiya Howell, a native of Washington, D.C., began her journey as a psalmist at age 14, singing at Evangel Cathedral in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where her dedication led her to become a primary Praise & Worship Leader and music producer for large-scale Broadway-style productions drawing over 30,000 attendees annually. She has served as a background vocalist for renowned gospel artists including Bishop Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark-Sheard, Albertina Walker, Lecresia Campbell, and the late Daryl Coley, and has since emerged as a lead voice in the Praise & Worship genre. Afiya released her debut single “No Fear” in 2018 and “You Are” in 2019 featuring her mentor, the late Pastor Cassandra Elliott, with her first EP currently in development. As an entrepreneur and Music Ministry Architect, she equips ministries with sustainable frameworks for excellence in worship, team building, and administration. Currently serving as Worship Director and Worship Leader at The Shepherd’s House International Christian Church, Afiya is recognized for her passion, excellence, and commitment to restoring the sound of authentic praise and worship.

Alicia Brown

The AI Architect

Alicia Brown is the co-founder of Enovair and host of the Enovair YouTube channel, where she helps businesses learn to leverage AI tools and build smarter systems. Enovair works with mid-market B2B companies, enterprise organizations, and leadership teams to replace fragmented operations with custom AI-powered revenue systems and governance that are documented, scalable, and designed for growth. With a background in banking and a passion for empowering others to walk boldly in their purpose, Alicia's mission is to equip businesses with the systems and strategies they need to unlock their earning potential and move from vision to action.

Cathy Price, SHRM-SCP, FCD, CPC

Founder, HRGovCon®

Cathy Price is the Founder of HRGovCon®, a workforce governance firm dedicated to strengthening performance and accountability within the federal contracting sector. With deep expertise in human resources, government contracting, and organizational compliance, she developed the proprietary 11Ps® Governance Blueprint and HRGovCon® Governance Maturity Framework™ to help federal contractors align governance, people, and contract performance. Cathy advises HR executives, business owners, and procurement-facing leaders on building structured, audit-ready workforce systems that reduce risk and improve CPARS outcomes. As a speaker and host of HRGovCon® TV, she translates complex regulatory requirements into practical governance strategy, equipping organizations to move from reactive compliance to performance-driven maturity.

Corliss Jackson

CEO

Corliss Jackson is an expert consultant in regard to the Federal and Federal contractor / corporate hiring processes. She has over 10 years of hands-on work experience at the Office of Personnel Management and at the US Department of Health and Human Services. She left her GS-15 position to launch a consulting firm, Manifest Careers (formerly Federal Job Results), which she heads as President and CEO. She is also the author of the Washington Post’s weekly federal jobs column, Corliss’ Corner. As such, she is committed to advising professionals who are in transition. Her experience working with the Federal government as a senior program manager and now as a consultant in the corporate sector gives her a unique “insider’s view” of the Federal and corporate hiring processes. Ms. Jackson and her staff provide individual guidance to job seekers around the world and deliver several on-line and on-ground training courses on how to “Crack the Code” of the Federal and Federal contractor hiring processes. Ms. Jackson’s latest activity has been the creation and publication of, Cracking the Federal Job Code: Top Secret Tips for Today’s Federal Job Seeker, a book that is full of detailed, step-by-step information about how to successfully apply for a Federal job. She has also developed a curriculum for other job coaches to master the Federal and Federal contractor job search processes. The personal attention and assistance received by clients of Manifest Careers have resulted in tens of thousands of job seekers being able to submit applications that result in an extraordinary track record of interviews, referrals and job offers.

Pamela Love

The Finisher Network

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Janelle Kirby

AI Human Resources

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Jarmone Davis

Award Winning Song Writer & Artist

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Pastor Kevin Matthews

Sr. Pastor

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Masada Roberson

President, Deep Launching, Inc

or nearly 2 decades, Reverend Masada has led initiatives to feed the homeless on the streets of D.C, facilitate life skills workshops in shelters and transitional homes, organize and sponsor large community events, distribute thousands of basic necessities to homeless and low-income individuals and families. Her innovation and creativity continues to ignite and start programs to help those in need. In September 2024, Rev. Masada received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for community volunteerism from President Joe Biden. This award recognizes individuals who ha volunteered 4,000 hours for public good.

Marissa Schofield

Client Services Manager

Marissa Schofield joined Manifest Careers in 2011 as Client Services Manager to oversee client relations and coach job seekers. Prior to joining Manifest Careers, Marissa managed a small business while simultaneously caring for her three children. Marissa spent over a decade at Marriott International, Inc. coordinating and managing high-profile events at locations in Dayton, OH; Palm Springs, CA; and Orlando, FL before relocating to the Northern Virginia area with her husband and children. Ms. Schofield earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a Minor in Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Dayton, Ohio.

Dr. Maxwell Manning

CEO Institute for Human and Business Development

Maxwell Manning, Ph.D. is a CEO (Institute for Human and Business Development), clinician, coach, trainer and consultant with forty years of clinical, research, organizational and administrative experience. He has a particular interest in integrating Christian and secular counseling/therapy. He also has provided consultation to government, non-profit and for-profit organizations with a special emphasis on clinical supervision, psychological assessment, organizational and policy development, cultural competence, program eval uations. He received his MSW from SUNY at Stony Brook and Ph.D. from New York University . He also has post-graduate coach training from the College of Executive Coaching and Lifeforming Leadership Coaching Program.

Monique Hines

President/Chairwoman at Empowered By Truth

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Von Tyler, Jr.

MudLife Inc. — Building Futures, Brick by Brick

MudLife Inc. is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth through skilled-trade workforce development, mentorship, and life-skills education. Founded by Von O. Tyler Jr., a certified mason who transformed his own life after incarceration through trade certification and public service leadership, the organization is built on the belief in second chances and practical opportunity. Its flagship program, Brick by Brick, is a structured pre-apprenticeship initiative that combines NCCER Core and Masonry Level One training with hands-on job-site experience, mentorship, and “Real Talk” life-skills sessions focused on accountability, communication, and work ethic. By helping participants earn industry-recognized credentials and develop discipline and confidence, MudLife equips individuals with the tools to achieve economic stability, become leaders in their communities, and build sustainable futures—one brick at a time.

Dr. Kenneth Robinson

Bishop, DreamLife Worship Center

Dr. Kenneth Robinson and Pastor Lenyar Robinson serve as Apostolic Pastors of DreamLife Worship Center located in Randallstown, MD and in 2021, opened a campus in Prosper, TX (North of Dallas). In 1991, at a store front with just 8 members, Dr. Kenneth O. Robinson, Jr., formed and founded Restoring Life International Church. Pastor Robinson along with his small congregation were on a mission to come together and strengthen their strong spiritual faith in God. Since then, the membership has grown and has transitioned to the DreamLife Worship Center. ​Over the years, the Church organized many activities and programs, including youth groups, women’s and men’s ministry, community outreach, and foreign missions. These programs and activities have expanded with DreamLife Worship Center. This growth and hub of activity led to the need for more space. In 2013, the former Randallstown AMF Bowling Alley – a 33,447 sq. ft. facility on 3.19 acres of land – was purchased and renovated to house the DreamLife Worship Center. ​The new facility at 4111 Deer Park Road in Randallstown, Maryland, will also house the DreamLife Enrichment Center which will include a licensed daycare center for children and entrepreneur endeavors. In addition, new programs such as television and radio broadcasting of the worship services and additional missionary circles to meet the needs of the community are being instituted.

Rochelle Brown

Financial Advisor

Rochelle Brown, MS, CFP®, AAMS®, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones since 2003 and a limited partner in the firm since 2014, bringing prior experience as an accountant in the insurance industry. Committed to delivering comprehensive, personalized financial guidance, she holds the CFP®, CKA®, and AAMS™ designations to better serve her clients. Using an established process, Rochelle develops tailored investment strategies aligned with each client’s unique goals, from wealth building and college savings to retirement planning, while maintaining ongoing communication and collaborating closely with CPAs, attorneys, and other trusted professionals. She works extensively with multigenerational families and business owners on wealth preservation, succession planning, asset growth, and tax-efficient strategies. Passionate about making a meaningful impact, Rochelle is also active in her community, serving in leadership roles with the Rotary Club, End-Time Harvest Ministries, and the Bowie Economic Development Committee, and enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Tony Phillips

Minister, TSHICC

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Twana Ellis

Recording Artist

Co-Owner of The Olive Grove, Inc.

William Harris

Facilitator, Financial Literacy

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Howard White, Jr.

Work Smarter Not Harder.

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