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Board-certified Physician, Stress Management Expert, and Purpose-driven Coach

Dr. Pamela Buchanan is a board-certified physician, stress management expert, and purpose-driven coach dedicated to helping women in healthcare and female executives reclaim their lives from stress and burnout. With over two decades of experience in medicine, Dr. Buchanan knows firsthand the toll that high-stakes careers can take on a woman’s body, mind, and spirit.

Her mission is to empower physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and women leaders to master stress, discover their purpose, and create lives rooted in health, wealth, and fulfillment. Through her signature programs and coaching, she teaches women how to heal from within, prevent disease, and thrive with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

A powerful speaker and advocate, Dr. Buchanan blends her medical expertise with mindset mastery, purpose discovery, and functional medicine to help her clients achieve true transformation. Whether in the clinic, the boardroom, or on stage, she is committed to helping women lead with intention, break free from burnout, and live lives they don’t need a vacation from.

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Documentary Filmmaker and Cinematographer

Ken Williams is a self-taught documentary filmmaker and cinematographer whose distinctive visual style emerges from his deeply rooted belief that every moment carries its own unique narrative. Born in Santa Monica, California, and raised in Matteson, Illinois, Williams brings a refreshing authenticity to his work, shaped by his diverse professional background and lifelong passion for storytelling through visual media.

Williams’ journey into visual storytelling began thirteen years ago with a personal challenge that would ultimately define his creative trajectory. Embarking on an ambitious 365 photography project, he committed to capturing and sharing one meaningful image every day on social media. This self-imposed challenge, which he maintained for three years, became the foundation of his artistic development. Through this daily practice, he not only refined his natural eye for composition but also mastered the technical aspects of post-production, including sophisticated editing techniques and color grading. This immersive experience naturally evolved into an exploration of motion pictures, marking his transition from still photography to documentary filmmaking.

US Senate Nominee (D-IN), Psychologist

Politics of Healing

Dr Valerie McCray is a Clinical Psychologist. She recently broke barriers as the first Black Female to be on the General Election Ballot for United States Senate in the State of Indiana.

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Botanist, and Professor at the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre, South Africa

Oladapo Adeyemi Aremu is a Professor at the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre, North-West University, South Africa. He is the Vice President of the South African Association of Botanists. He was involved with the success of the inaugural Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change in 2023. The summit, held on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, engaged over 1,300 registrants from 6 continents (112 nations) across 88 languages in a 24-hour global dialogue. He advocates the need for Indigenous Youth to be at the forefront of climate diplomacy and foster a global partnership of Indigenous youth.

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Filmmaker

Ben F. Locke is a Black, Queer and Nonbinary Chicago Writer, Actor, Director, Casting Director and Producer. They have a double degree in Theatre and Human Services from Millikin University, graduated from the School at Steppenwolf and Boston University’s Graduate Program for TV/Film Writing. Their work focuses on Black/Queer experiences and tries to focus on joy rather than trauma, as a way to expand how this industry sees us and what stories we’re allowed to be part of. More stories for us, by us.

Writer & Commentator on Africa’s Future

Eric Yaw Kissi Twerefour is a bold voice in Africa’s reawakening. With over 47,000 followers on LinkedIn, he is a respected thought leader challenging neocolonialism, confronting injustice, and advancing Africa’s global potential. As a finance and supply chain expert, he founded YawKissi.com and Twerefour & Kissiwaah Consulting, helping African and diaspora-led organizations build strong systems and strategic value. His work spans writing, public speaking, and consulting—bridging the gap between Africa and its global descendants. Yaw holds a BSc in Finance and Accounting from UCC and an MSc in the same field from KNUST, Ghana’s top institutions.

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CEO, Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

Wallace E Goode, Jr is a dynamic Public Administration professional with proven success in directing academic, corporate, community service and municipal government organizations. Ability to lead high performing, cross-functional teams by encouraging collaboration, accountability and integrity.

Passionate about creating and implementing innovative programs to improve student development, campus life, and community engagement.

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and Trainer with global perspective and understanding of diverse cultures. Solution-focused with strong communication, presentation and mentoring skills.

Committed to life-long learning, social action and accessibility in education.

CEO, Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

Wallace E Goode, Jr is a dynamic Public Administration professional with proven success in directing academic, corporate, community service and municipal government organizations. Ability to lead high performing, cross-functional teams by encouraging collaboration, accountability and integrity.

Passionate about creating and implementing innovative programs to improve student development, campus life, and community engagement.

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and Trainer with global perspective and understanding of diverse cultures. Solution-focused with strong communication, presentation and mentoring skills.

Committed to life-long learning, social action and accessibility in education.

Healthcare Access & Medical Racism • Black Maternal Health & Systems Reform • Immigrant Health Equity & Policy Navigation

Omobolanle (Mo) Kayode is a healthcare manager, speaker, and founder of NovaGold Auth LLC, where she advocates for equity in healthcare access and provider support. Her work centers Black and immigrant women navigating systemic bias in both care and career. With a background in medical administration and prior authorizations, she bridges gaps between patients, providers, and policy.

Award Winning Disabled Producer/Director/Actor/Father

Emmitt Thrower: I am a senior, disabled Black award-winning Filmmaker/Director from the Bronx who believes that greatness is embedded in our DNA and is looking to prove it. My journey from NYC Police Officer to Stand-up Comedian, to award-nominated theatrical actor/Producer, to Playwright, to book author, to Filmmaker has indeed been an exciting experience. I am most proud of my award-winning feature documentary entitled “Where is Hope: The Art of Murder which is available in colleges, universities, and libraries worldwide. It has become the ultimate motivator for my activism and work as a filmmaker. What’s next? Everything that I can imagine!!!