Crowned Christian Women
Executive Table at Regent University 
April 9, 2026

Ambassador Michelle Boone-Thornton, Ph.D., is a certified mental health provider, educator, and Regent University leader with 25+ years in counseling, child welfare, and academic leadership.

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.

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

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.

Nikki Curry is a transformational speaker and visibility strategist empowering leaders to rise above underestimation, lead with God given authority, and expand influence through authentic, strategic communication.​

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