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Executive Director - Rodney Blackstock

Rodney Blackstock’s life journey exemplifies resilience, dedication, and a commitment to both personal and professional excellence. Raised in a challenging environment, Rodney relied on his grit and perseverance to overcome significant obstacles. His talent and hard work led him to excel in basketball, becoming a star player….

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President - Ralph E. Holmes, Jr.

Ralph E. Holmes Jr. is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in global logistics, hazardous materials management, environmental compliance, and supply chain optimization. He currently serves as the CEO and President of PeaceKeeper Movement, LLC, a Veteran-owned global transportation company…

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Thomas J.I.V.

Thomas J.I.V. holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Georgia State University. As the Founder and Creative Director of Fasèon, they have established the platform as a leading entity dedicated to empowering emerging talent in the fashion and music industries.

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Treasurer - Pamela Threats

Pamela Threats is an experienced professional specializing in Business Consulting & Process Reengineering, and Event Management/Production Services. As COO of Personal Touch Events, Inc., she has executed events/programs/projects for individuals, companies and community organizations that achieve maximum success in…

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Secretary: Kurtis Greene-Richards

Kurtis Greene-Richards is a results-driven professional with a proven track record in driving innovation, process optimization, and operational excellence. As the Senior Principal of Business Process Innovation at Chick-fil-A, Kurtis leverages his expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies, implement data-driven solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization…

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Dr. Renata Rawlings-Ross

Author of “Data Careers, Training, and Hiring”, Dr. Renata Rawlings-Goss’ work in creating data innovation strategies across fields has been recognized in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and as one of President Obama’s Top 100 Impacts in Science and Technology.

She is currently the Executive Director of The South Big Data Innovation Hub, a 16-state federally-funded center connecting industry, academia…

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Raquel Lett-Anderson

Ms. Raquel Lett-Anderson is an accomplished Author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, Life Empowerment Coach, and Global Change-maker dedicated to empowering women and girls worldwide. With expertise in sales, marketing, and product development, she was instrumental in the launch of the Gabriel infant/toddler product line for Global Profiles, Inc. Raquel is the co-author and publisher of Take It To The Market! The Invention Process Made Easy!

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Justin Garrett

As a 2x Auburn Alumnus graduate and former standout captain of the 2015 Auburn University Football Team. Justin currently works in Medical Device Sales with Pacira Biosciences, serves as the Auburn Football Letterman Club President, serves on the D10 Board an organization that raises donations for pediatric cancer research, and serves as a youth football coach. Justin enjoys being a positive role model to the youth, giving back to those in need, and serving as…

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