Nate Jameson is a Columbus native, educator, facilitator, and founder of Jameson Consulting Group LLC. Since beginning his community work at 18, he has specialized in student development, staff training, leadership, SEL, identity, and goal setting, serving schools and institutions including Columbus City Schools, The Ohio State University, and Clark Atlanta University.

Anessa Taylor is a Human Resources professional with 25+ years of expertise in recruitment, training, development, and organizational procedures. An Ohio State psychology graduate, she also mentors youth and women and brings 30+ years of service addressing homelessness, shelter, and food insecurity across Central Ohio.

Jenice Johnson, LSW, is Executive Director and co-founder of Project V.O.I.C.E. Inc. and an Associate Manager with OhioHealth SARNCO. A trauma-responsive advocate and Certified Empowerment Self-Defense Instructor, she specializes in gender-based violence, human trafficking, survivor advocacy, youth prevention, community education, and professional training.

Therase Moore is President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Central Ohio Chapter, and a Business Educator with Columbus City Schools. A retired AT&T leader with 33 years of management experience, she specializes in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, workforce development, leadership, and advocacy for Black women and girls.

Phyl is a social justice and community development professional specializing in restorative practices, embodied activism, health and wellness, and macro social work. A 2025 Next City Vanguard Urban Leadership Fellow, they founded The Reconnection Circle and serve in leadership roles advancing justice, equity, belonging, and equity-centered design.

Navya Nalla is an Ohio State graduate, program coordinator, and community organizer with six years of experience in youth programming. She specializes in human-centered design, leadership development, community organizing, and cross-sector collaboration, using design-centered approaches to strengthen programs and community engagement.

Carl “CJ” Moorer, Jr. is a Hampton University graduate, licensed minister, mentor, and advocate committed to youth development, educational equity, and community empowerment. A Trustee of the Willie & Vivian Gaddis Foundation and NAACP Columbus member, he brings leadership experience in college access, student advocacy, ministry, mentorship, civic engagement, and community service.

Amber Harris, LSW, is the founder of Bridgn Gaps LLC, a trauma-informed agency centered on the healing power of relationships. With 20+ years of experience, she is a social worker, wellness coach, educator, speaker, adoption-competent therapist, curriculum developer, and MENTOR National Master Trainer specializing in trauma-informed care, youth and family development, mentorship, and relational wellness.

Z. F. Taylor is a trainer, consultant, mentor, and youth-development leader with 30 years of experience across education, nonprofit, public, and court-based settings. Having mentored thousands of youth and young adults across multiple states, he specializes in student success, leadership development, mentoring, community engagement, and collaborative solutions that strengthen outcomes for youth, families, and communities.

Dr. Sasheen Phillips is Founder and CEO of SP Visionary Consulting and an educational leader with 20+ years of experience spanning classroom instruction, state-level executive leadership, and consulting. She specializes in college and career readiness, FAFSA, ACT/SAT preparation, college application strategy, and equipping students to confidently navigate postsecondary pathways.