Yengyee is a facilitator, Professional Certified Coach, trainer, project manager, and keynote speaker. She launched Faithful Consulting LLC in October 2015 to promote social change in the workplace through coaching, training, and consulting. In 2021, she was a Margaret Ashida Leadership Honoree and a Marketplace 2021 Business Excellence Award Finalist. When she is not working, Yengyee loves to travel and explore with her two kids. Learn more about her on her website here.

Lucy has been the Director of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Kansas Department for Children and Families for the last five years. Part of her work there is involved with the Serenity Life Resource Center, a collaboration of community leaders who help individuals and families grow strong with resources including education, mental health services, and leadership development. Lucy especially loves the center’s equine therapy where she can help individuals find comfort and support with horses.

Dr. Tonia Holmes-Sutton is a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) who serves as an advocate for critical education issues including diversity, equity, inclusion, restorative justice, social-emotional learning, and educator preparation, recruitment, and retention. She presently serves as the Executive Director for Teach Plus Nevada and is the Director of the Nevada National Board Professional Learning Institute. Dr. Holmes-Sutton works in collaboration with local, district, state, and national education partners and stakeholders to transform teaching. Learn more about her on her website here.

Eliz is the founder and CEO of AKAEVA Consulting LLC a company providing consulting and business strategies for individuals and businesses in Central Pennsylvania. AKAEVA Consulting delivers grant writing and management services, foreign language, and corporate image consulting with one-on-one coaching, seminars, training seminars, and workshops. She also serves as the Special Interest Group Chair for Economic & Community Development and International Programs operated by the U.S. with the American Grant Writers’ Association, plus the Founder and President of the US-Bulgarian Chamber in America, located in Washington, D.C. Read about her journey here or listen to her advice on Unlimited HERizons.

Aimmee is the author of “Tears of Hope,” a memoir of the 13 years she lived through the 1975 Lebanese Civil War. Her mission is to empower humanity through education and inspiration. She does so through her TV show, networking events, speaking, coaching, and her Negotiator Mind™ online programs. Find out more about her life or television show on her website here.

Sue’s been a certified professional health coach for the last 14 years and loves helping her clients instill small behavior changes leading to significant differences. Her services include accountability groups, weekly or monthly coaching, mindfulness, nutrition, self-care habits, and more. She shared some advice on IAW’s podcast, Unlimited HERizons, where she encouraged listeners to point out the positives of what went right in their day instead of the negatives. Find out more about her services on her website here. 

Britney is the host and executive producer of the top global marketing podcast, The Social Sunshine Podcast, owner of Fun Love Media, a social media management and content creation agency based in Houston, TX, and the founder of Small Biz Social Society, a membership that helps ambitious entrepreneurs stand out on social media. She shares her mental health struggles, triumphs, and stories with her over 15 million viewers. On IAW’s podcast, Unlimited HERizons, Britney gave tips on how to build your brand on social media and encouraged listeners to share their personality online, not just their business. Learn more on her website here.

Kelly, CCMP, is the President of the Nevada Subcontractors Association, one of the most influential networks of non-union multi-trade companies and businesses in Nevada. She helped to pass state policy AB290, which added steps to increase safety and training in construction.

Amanda is the Chief Product Officer at SigFig. She is an industry expert in product development, design thinking, and user-centric product strategy delivering top-line revenue growth through enhanced user experience and improved customer satisfaction. She leads teams that build products that matter and solve problems in bold, new ways.

Karen, CIT CCC, has 30+ years of experience in management services in Education and Outreach, Policy Analysis, and Operational Diagnosis. She aided in program development and policy analysis for the NYC housing agency, managed NYC’s real estate property operations and other housing-related projects with budgets ranging from $500,000 to $100 million, and directed the largest municipal housing education program in the nation. Plus, Karen is IAW’s NYC Chapter President.

Suzanne is a creative strategist, certified John Maxwell consultant, and president of the IAW Fort Worth Chapter. Her clients range from dancers, theaters, visual artists, CEOs, schools, and anyone who is seeking creative solutions. A terrible accident on the stage meant Castle had to change careers early in her life. Growing up in an art-focused church inspired her to bring the arts to more public settings through religious endeavors. She also received her master’s in divinities with a specialty in spirituality and art plus a doctorate in liturgical, artful theology. Read about her journey here or listen to her advice on Unlimited HERizons.

Courtlyn is a graphic designer with 5+ years of experience, whose work translates from screens to physical spaces through considered design and management of teams, supporting brands spanning from consumer goods to print media. They are the founder and CEO of The Design Database an online membership-based marketplace designed as a global community to support female and non-binary visual artists (graphic designers, fashion designers, illustrators, web designers, photographers, writers, etc.) by connecting them with other Creatives, as well as with clients and companies looking to hire. Their mission is to give Creatives a place to connect and grow within their fields and be successful in the very competitive creative industry. Learn more on her website here.

Tunisha is a champion for Small Businesses, MWBE Consultant, state lobbyist, speaker, and expert on government at all levels in New York State. She was the first African American Woman to serve as Executive Director of the New York State Senate Conference of Black Senators. From her role with the New York State Senate Democrats, Tunisha was later appointed as an Affirmative Action Administrator for the NYS Department of Labor – Division of Equal Opportunity Development by Governor Andrew Cuomo. In 2019, Tunisha decided to take her consulting services to the next level by founding The Source Consulting Group, LLC as a New York-certified Minority Women-Owned Business (MWBE). Learn more about her on her website here.