Paula & Christopher Gibbs (The Melanated Bar LLC)
This company was created in 2016 to encourage women to prioritize their wellness by creating self-care routines that are effortless. Enjoyable and easy to fit into their day. These products turn drab skin routines into a self-care routine.
Jacqueline D. Sanders (TruVision Entertainment & Media)
Jacqueline was a featured guest host on the Minority Business Report which aired on WGN Channel 9. She was a consumer contributor for Clear Channel radio station 1390, on the Mike Robinson Show, and hosted “The Money Matters Show with Jackie Dussard Sanders,” which aired on Smooth 90.5 FM HD Radio.
Kai Williamson (KlawedByKai)
Kai Williamson is attending Rich Township High School in High School District 227. She is a senior and has a grade point average of 3.6. She received high honors while in 9th through 11th grades. Kai is active in volleyball and basketball.
Felicia Houston (Felicia Marie Houston)
Felicia Houston is currently the Community Relations Specialist for Ingalls Behavioral Health Services. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Mrs. Houston has more than 16 years of experience in the mental health field, earning a BA in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and a MA in Human Development Counseling from Bradley University in Peoria Illinois.
Tiffany Brown & Kimberly Flennoy Green (Safer Foundation)
At the very core of Safer Foundation is our belief in an unobstructed road to reentry. From our start in 1972, our mission has been to pave that road with stabilizing support, employment, education, and advocacy that empower justice-involved individuals to achieve their true potential.
Gena Jones (Business Boss LLC)
Business Boss LLC is a trusted partner for women entrepreneurs seeking to create scalable businesses and achieve financial freedom. Our mission is to equip ambitious women with the tools, resources, and systems needed to create their dream business…
Kristi DeLaurentiis (South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association - SSMMA)
Kristi DeLaurentiis is Executive Director of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, SSMMA, an intergovernmental agency dedicated to meeting the needs of communities in the south suburban Chicago area…