Pastor Ella Rawlings is a remarkable woman who was born and raised in the vibrant Hill District of Pittsburgh, a place that would later serve as the foundation for her inspiring journey. With a deep commitment to education, a thriving family, and a pioneering spirit, Ella's life story is...
Simquita R. Bridges is employed with the Office of Attorney General and currently serves as the Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the criminal division. She supervises attorneys who prosecute criminal matters related...
Born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in Miami, FL, Keysha Gomez embodies the values instilled by her vibrant cultural background. As a first-generation American, she developed a deep love for family, a commitment to community care, and a profound respect for hard work.Keysha's journey in the performing arts began at...
Dr. Monica D. Lamar is the Assistant Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools system's eighteen K-5 and K-8 schools. She served as the Pittsburgh Dilworth Pre-K to 5th-grade principal for fifteen years and has been a principal in the system for twenty years, showcasing service for twenty-eight years. Dr....
Ms. Bartee is an administrative professional at Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) with extensive expertise in government relations. Having served the Federal Government for 33 years, she has since retired and now offers her valuable skills to DCS. Ms. Bartee's career began in Customer Service, where she displayed exceptional dedication...
Crystal Rhae McCormick is the Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President of DEI at Duquesne University, her alma mater for all of her academic degrees. She is the first African American woman to serve on the Cabinet at Duquesne University. Some of her duties include:...
Dr. Latika D. Davis-Jones, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, currently serves as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), having been appointed to the position by Governor Josh Shapiro in January 2023. She has dedicated the past 30 years to addressing the physical and behavioral health...
Dr. Camille Clarke-Smith is a Program Director at UPMC Health Plan, where she leads the Medicare Faith and Wellness Program, intertwining health initiatives with spiritual and community engagement.
Her personal venture, Camille Clarke LLC, offers an array of services, from personal training to health coaching, illustrating her multifaceted approach to...
FORBES magazine featured Philanthropist, Social Entrepreneur, Mommy Influencer, Investor, and Motivational Speaker Ray Nell Jones as a beacon of inspiration. Honored as the 2020 ESSENCE Essential Hero, she has dedicated her life to helping thousands of single mothers, earning her the prestigious title of 2x Smart 50 in Business Awardee.
Ray, recognized by celebrities...
Denise L. Head is the Executive Director of the Mount Ararat Community Activity Center, Inc. (MACAC). MACAC provides an early childhood development center, after-school, mentoring, summer day camp, food pantry, health & wellness, music & arts, and seniors programs.
As Executive Director, Ms. Head has championed efficiency, accountability, quality, and...
Mikey Hood is a co-host on KDKA’s Talk Pittsburgh. She started her career at Kdka-CBS on the lifestyle morning show Pittsburgh Today Live.
She grew up in the East End of Pittsburgh and graduated from Taylor Allderdice. Mikey got her start in local daytime TV through a web show she...
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Early Registration: $75.00 plus $3.50 service charge. Before April 30, 2023
Regular Registration: $85.00 plus $3.50 service charge. After April 30, 2023
In honor of MOTHER'S DAY, we have extended the early registration rate until May 15th.
We now have approximately 20 registrations available as of 5/12.
Location: Energy...
Shawna Solomon is a business magician with the expertise, skills, and experience needed to break these shackles and help small businesses progress toward a consistent path of productive growth. Previously working as a celebrity fashion stylist, she conceived and launched her boutique, which has garnered some notable corporate awards...
Cassandra A. Cooper is the Vice-President, Diversity & Inclusion Manager of First National Bank
She is a dynamic presenter, facilitator, and leader with over 30 years of professional experience in the airlines, banking, and healthcare industries. Her experience in these industries encompasses Sales & Service Management, Organizational Development, Operations, and...
