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Renee Sterling, CPA, On Diaspora Wealth, Mental Health, And Financial Leadership In Global Banking
Renee Sterling did not plan to stay for more than two years when she left Miami for London in 2008. She saw it as a steppingstone opportunity when she was awarded a yearlong City fellowship to work for Goldman Sachs in the City of London. Seventeen years later, she is still there, now as the Executive Director and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Regulatory Controller and International Data Controller at Wells Fargo. Her stellar career has spanned two continents and multiple financial cycles, but her values have remained constant.
Powering Up Philly As Tiffany Spraggins-Payne Champions Minority Entrepreneurs
Tiffany Spraggins-Payne’s journey as a leader in Philadelphia’s small-business community is deeply rooted in her deep commitment to empowering others. As the Director of the Power Up Your Business program at the Community College of Philadelphia, Spraggins-Payne works to provide the resources, mentorship, and connections to diverse, minority, and women entrepreneurs.
Malik Majeed, MBA, JD, Builds Business With Purpose And Precision
Malik Majeed did not inherit a leadership role. He earned it. Through relentless work, he moved from his job as a security guard and student to an attorney, then to the top as CEO of one of the largest minority-owned firms in the Philadelphia region, PRWT Services, Inc.
Dr. Pamela Kennebrew Champions Black Women’s Wellness, Economic Equity, And Lifelong Learning
Dr. Pamela Kennebrew, is redefining what leadership looks like in health, education, and community healing. As Chair of the Human Services Department at Lincoln University and President-Elect of the Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists, her work intersects economic justice, adult education, mental health, and Black women’s wellness.
Hon. Oliver Franklin, CBE Is A Thinker, Diplomat, Cultural Advocate, And Social Influencer
Oliver St. Clair Franklin, CBE, is a multi-talented figure whose leadership spans diplomacy, cultural advocacy, economic advancement, and global engagement. Through personal experience, institutional influence, and historical knowledge, he brings a vision of how Black communities can think globally and act with purpose.
Rev. Carolyn Cavaness: A New Era At Mother Bethel AME Church
When the Rev. Carolyn Cavaness stepped into the pulpit as the first female pastor of Mother Bethel African American Methodist Episcopal Church, she marked a historic shift for the 237-year-old institution, one of the United States’ oldest churches.
Weathering The Storm One Shoe At A Time
Beaconing hope and opportunity while navigating uncertainty to serve the community, Jamison, who opened Blue Sole Shoes only a few months after the Great Recession of 2007 said, “worrying immobilizes one, but concern, spurs action.”
Jos Duncan-Asé On Telling Stories That Heal, Empower, And Re-imagine Media
Jos Duncan-Asé believes in the power of love. Not just as an emotion, but as a force to reshape storytelling, amplify marginalized voices, and challenge the media’s traditional narratives.
The Beat Goes On… Irv Randolph: Champion Of Black Journalism And Truth-Telling
In a world media landscape dominated by conglomerates, Irv Randolph stands as a pillar of independent Black journalism. As the Managing Editor of The Philadelphia Tribune, the United States’ oldest continuously published Black newspaper, Randolph has spent over 30 years ensuring that African-American communities are not just represented but accurately and powerfully heard.