Lyonzo Vargas grew up in the Bronx, in a culture “filled with people suffering from stress and anxiety due to poor mental, spiritual, physical and emotional diet.” Now based in Philadelphia, Vargas’s past experiences motivated him and made him a cofounder of GLBL VLLG (Global Village), an entertainment and wellness company aimed at giving young people a space to express themselves. His goal is to incorporate wellness into daily lifestyles and encourage holistic healing for marginalized communities.

Freeman is a multimedia digital content producer with a Master’s of Science degree in multimedia
Journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Communications: Radio, TV, and Film from Liberty University.

Tiffany stated that “just before having crucial brain surgery, she made the promise to God that if He allowed her to survive, she would live her life out loud and walk in her purpose every day.” That is exactly what she’s done. She is the founder of two businesses, To the ‘T’ Events & Catering and the Purpose Seekers Academy. She is an author, a contributor to several magazines, and a mentor. She’s the recipient of numerous accolades for her entrepreneurship and community engagement.

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As the Executive Director of the Office of Engagement for Women, Jovida Hill focuses on addressing issues facing women in Philadelphia. She leads the Philadelphia Commission for Women, which promotes civic, educational and economic policies that enhance the lives of girls and women. Hill previously served as an administrator in Mayor Jim Kenney’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion.

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Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell is a seven-term representative of the 3rd District in the City Council of Philadelphia. She was elected to City Council in an historic election that saw her husband elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the late Congressman Lucien E. Blackwell, on the same day that she was elected to City Council