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While not all members are speakers, all speakers are members.
Members have led from 3 to over 200,000 team members
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Founder & COO & Veteran

Crowned Christian Women Executive

Founder Trepson Management

Trevina Jefferson, M.Ed, SSBB, SHRM-CP

Trevina Jefferson serves as Chief Operating Officer of Crowned Christian Women Executive, a global platform equipping high-level Christian women leaders to lead in God-given power. She is an executive strategist known for building systems that drive growth, sustainability, and leadership impact.

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CEO Lovely Pursuit Enterprises LLC

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Carie Bordely

Cari Bordley is a strategist and business architect helping high-capacity women leaders overcome burnout, align vision and execution, and build impactful, purpose-driven businesses and teams.

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CEO VWH Consulting

Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton, MBA

Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton is a senior technology and transformation executive, AI strategy advisor, and Founder & CEO of VWH Consulting, where she helps organizations align leadership, culture, and innovation to navigate complex enterprise transformation. With more than 30 years of experience advising organizations including Delta Air Lines, Honeywell, and WestRock, she is also a bestselling author and speaker known for advancing resilient, future-focused leadership across industries.

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NSU Assistant VP & CEO of Sister Leaders Conference

Dr. Karen Hills Pruden, DM, CDE, SPHR

Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is a leadership and organizational strategist, Norfolk State University executive, and founder of Sister Leaders Conference, advancing women’s leadership, strategic influence, and high-performance organizational cultures.

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Texas Statewide Coordinator of Tiered Services Region 16 Education Service Center

Dr. Khara Skidgel

Dr. Khara Skidgel is an educational leader and design-inspired strategist committed to systems change, continuous improvement, and leadership rooted in empathy and innovation. She is passionate about building strategic partnerships, strengthening organizational impact, and creating transformative experiences that inspire people to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

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CEO YWCA South Hampton Roads

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Reverend Michelle Ellis Young

Reverend Michelle Ellis Young leads YWCA South Hampton Roads, championing equity, civic engagement, and community impact while supporting pastors through intentional rest and leadership care.

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CEO  A BeYOUtiful Life Speaking, Coaching & Consulting

LaShawna Epps

LaShawna Epps equips individuals to break free from the pressures of chronic stress, empowering them to build self-awareness, strengthen self-regulation, and apply proven strategies to lead with clarity, resilience, and control in life and leadership.​​​

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CEO MaiDLynn's Chic Boutique

Minister Maishia Johnson

Maishia Johnson is a seasoned HR leader and strategic partner with over two decades of experience advancing employee development, strengthening teams, and driving organizational growth through coaching, training, and aligned leadership execution, and CEO of MaiDLynn's Chic Boutique.

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Founder, From The Flames Ministries

Annetta Caldwell

Annetta Caldwell is a speaker, author, and ministry leader helping others overcome trauma, addiction, and past wounds through faith, healing, and the transformative power of Jesus.

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CEO Poetic Angels  LLC

Lemika Early

Lemika Early is a motivational leader and “Mobility Motivator” who empowers others to stand on their own two feet through faith, resilience, and purposeful living. Guided by six daily habits centered on meditation, structure, confidence, positivity, self-care, and good deeds, she inspires individuals to strengthen their mind, body, and spirit while overcoming life’s obstacles.

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CEO Image Brand Co.

Nikki Curry

Nikki Curry is a transformational speaker and visibility strategist who helps underestimated leaders rise into undeniable authority through authentic, faith-driven communication and strategic visibility systems. Creator of the proprietary B.O.L.D.™ Method, she has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and speakers secure major media placements including ABC, NBC, FOX, iHeartRadio, and The 700 Club while positioning them for high-impact visibility, influence, and revenue growth.

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Chief of Staff, ARDX

Tamar Smithers, MBA

Tamar Smithers, MBA, is a faith-centered executive leader and cultural strategist with more than 18 years of experience advancing the arts, museums, and community engagement across the country. As Chief of Staff for The Museum of Black Women Innovators (MOBWI) and ARDX, she is known for leading with authenticity, resilience, and grace while creating spaces where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered.

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Chief Innovation & Experience Officer -

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Founder of BRIO ÉLAN

 

 

Yolanda Crenshaw, MSIS

Yolanda Crenshaw is the Chief Innovation & Experience Officer for Crowned Christian Executive Women, Founder of BRIO ÉLAN, and creator of the CEO Glow program, where she empowers leaders to embrace wellness and self-care as a foundation for sustainable success. With more than 17 years in technology and engineering, including serving as Vice President and Senior Engineer at Citi Bank, Yolanda is known for blending enterprise innovation with faith-driven leadership and holistic wellness.

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CEO of READI Training and Development

Principal Broker READI Real Estate

Biblical Teacher, Ministry Leader

​Founder, Arise & Build Ministries

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Michele Bryant

Michele Bryant is a faith-centered leadership coach, ministry leader, and executive with experience equipping women through biblical discipleship, leadership development, and organizational training. As founder of Arise & Build Ministries, co-founder of One Kingdom Ethos, and CEO of READI Training & Development, she is committed to helping women lead with spiritual confidence, wisdom, and purpose. Michele is known for her authentic leadership, unwavering commitment to Christ, and passion for developing leaders who faithfully represent God's Kingdom in every sphere of influence.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Founder & COO & Veteran

Crowned Christian Women Executive

Founder Trepson Management

Trevina Jefferson, M.Ed, SSBB, SHRM-CP

Trevina Jefferson serves as Chief Operating Officer of Crowned Christian Women Executive, a global platform equipping high-level Christian women leaders to lead in God-given power. She is an executive strategist known for building systems that drive growth, sustainability, and leadership impact.

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CEO TLH Consulting Former Senior Vice President in Banking Industry

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Trina L. Hill, MBA, PMP, CBCP, CSM, ACC

Trina L. Hill is a former Senior Vice President of Technology Consumer Bank & Treasury at Synchrony and Founder of TLH Consulting Enterprises LLC, where she helps organizations navigate AI resiliency, governance, and large-scale transformation with both strategic and faith-centered leadership. Known for leading with authenticity, inclusivity, and resilience, Trina brings decades of executive experience alongside a deep commitment to helping others lead with both excellence and heart.

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