SPEAKERS

Our speakers are available for keynote speeches, presentations, to emcee, and to serve on or moderate panels. Some of our speakers are also available to facilitate retreats and to conduct custom leadership development workshops.

Our speaker fees range from $5,000 to $15,000 and are based on location and type of service requested.

L. JOY WILLIAMS

President, Brooklyn NAACP
Founder, LJW Community Strategies
Political Strategist

L. Joy Williams is a widely respected political strategist, entrepreneur, and media contributor with over a decade of experience in electoral politics, government, and community organizing and advocacy.

KARINE JEAN-PIERRE

NBC & MSNBC Political Analyst
Chief Public Affairs Officer, MoveOn.org

Karine Jean-Pierre's professional experience has ranged widely from presidential campaigns to grassroots activism, to local politics, to working in the White House. Jean-Pierre is the Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org. Jean-Pierre previously served as the Deputy Campaign Manager for Martin O’Malley for President.

MICHELLENE DAVIS, ESQ.

Former New Jersey State Treasurer
Former Chief Policy Counsel, NJ Governor’s Office

Michellene is a trailblazing and inspirational leader who has shattered glass ceilings. She is the first and only black woman to serve as the Treasurer for the State of New Jersey. She is also the first black woman to serve as Chief Policy Counsel to the Governor of New Jersey.

ADENAH BAYOH

CEO, Adenah Bayoh & Companies
IHOP Franchisee
Real Estate Developer

Adenah Bayoh embodies the American dream. At age 13, she escaped the civil war in her native country of Liberia, immigrated to the United States and is now one of the most successful entrepreneurs in her home state of New Jersey.

BRENDA BLACKMON

Emmy Award Winning News Anchor
Two-Time Winner of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Broadcast Excellence

Brenda Blackmon is an Emmy Award winning New York television news icon. Most recently, she anchored PIX11 News at 6:30 p.m and My9 News at 10:00 p.m.

TARA DOWDELL

Founder, Tara Dowdell Group & TDG Speakers
Television Commentator

Tara Dowdell is a highly accomplished marketing and communications strategist. She is the founder and President of TDG Speakers and Tara Dowdell Group, a marketing and strategic communications firm. In addition to her consulting practice, Tara is a respected television commentator and speaker.

JOYCE HARLEY, ESQ.

Former Mayor, South Orange, NJ
Vice President of Administration & Finance, Essex County College

Joyce Harley is a trailblazing attorney with a distinguished and celebrated career in public service. An expert in state and local finance, community development, economic development, and public policy, she was the first woman to serve as the Essex County Administrator where she managed a $700 million budget.

CHARLES WAY

Former NFL Fullback, NY Giants
Former Head of Player Development, NY Giants
Venture Capitalist

Charles is a former fullback for the New York Giants where he led the team in rushing and established himself as the leader in all-purpose yards during the 1997 season. After playing for 5 seasons his career was cut short by an injury.