FEATURED PRESENTERS FOR 2007 ANNUAL SUMMIT
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER - S. RENEE SMITH
Biography: S. Renee, a dynamic, passionate, soul-stirring newcomer to the motivational speaking circuit, has already left her imprint in the hearts and minds of national and international audiences. Within her first 16 months of speaking full-time, she has inspired and challenged audiences in corporate America, state and government agencies, educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and the religious sector. As a former model, actress, television talk show host, producer and spokesperson, director of public relations and corporate marketing representative, S. Renee is an expert at creating the right professional image and authentic personal power that lead to manifesting miracles. Compassionate and intuitive, S. Renee has the innate ability to transcend economic, gender, age, religious, educational, and racial barriers. Her thought-provoking, eye-opening message of accessing the courage and confidence within by facing yourself and being personally accountable for your life has awakened the spirit of audiences in South Africa, Bermuda, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Delaware.
S. Renee has shared the stage with Tony award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins and Black Enterprise Career writer Sonya Allenyne at New York City's largest business expo. World-renowned professional speaker, author and television personality Les Brown says, "Renee is passionate, insightful, and speaks to the mind and heart of the audience. Her confidence and competence will ignite the spirit of anyone to go to the next level." Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs at Langston University Marc Flemon says "...She is an up and coming force to be reckoned with and a positive addition to the future of inspirational leaders in the country."
S. Renee, an image consultant, motivational speaker, columnist and author of There Is More Inside, has appeared with her book on Philadelphia's number one television station ABC-Philadelphia. She has also appeared on ComCast Newsmakers. Her spiritual principles of success were also heard on The American Dream (NJ), Financial Breeze (GA), and Dan Gaffney (DE) radio shows. In addition to her column in America's oldest African American newspaper, The Christian Recorder, her expertise was sought and published in an article for Delaware Woman, Staying Motivated in the Workplace. She is also a contributing writer for Inspired Living Magazine.
In New Orleans, S. Renee was recognized for her work when she, along with Commanding General Russell L. Honore and approximately 100 other distinguish alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country received the 2006 Distinguish Alumni Award from the National Association for Equal Opportunity. Not ready to rest on her early accomplishments, she is committed to traveling the world to share her stimulating, life-changing knowledge about how to live a self-empowered life.
S. Renee was not always an articulate, clear thinking, fireball of combustible positive energy and enthusiasm. Her voice was once silenced by her classmates who bullied her. Determined to live her truth, she devoured books on personal development. Using the principles that she learned, she was voted the most popular girl in the school within two years. Unwilling to be denied her American dream, S. Renee manifested a 10-year career in modeling despite being told she was too short, too dark and her nose was too big. She landed a producer, host and spokesperson position with United Paramount Network without ever taking a class in broadcast journalism. S. Renee was featured in national publication, Sophisticate's Black Hair Styles and Care Guide as Someone You Should Know and she was on the cover of the fortieth anniversary issue of Delaware Today as one of Delaware's 40 under 40 to watch.
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EDWIN JUSTINIANO is the founder of Amigo Consulting, Inc., which provides professional development coursework in effective communications and hostage negotiations. His expertise in communications stems from years of experience in the law enforcement field and is streamlined and targeted toward the customers' needs.
Ed currently serves as a shift commander at State Police Troop 7 in Lewes, Delaware. In his additional role as certified instructor providing training in hostage negotiations and effective police communications, Ed also facilitates cultural diversity and Spanish survival courses.
Prior to his Delaware State Police career, Ed served in the U.S. Air Force for over 22 years with numerous tours spanning from the Vietnam Conflict to the Gulf War. During his military career, he served as a master instructor and was the Superintendent of the Field Training Unit responsible for the annual training of over 800 aircrew members in both communications and technical functions of the C-5 Galaxy aircraft.
Ed has degrees in advertising and design, multi-media, and photography.
Presentation: Looking Back At Who We Are
Through our experiences we all have learned many "lessons of life." However, there are many lessons that we have forgotten. Through your participation, Ed will speak about those experiences and provide a different perspective regarding basic life lessons and their impact on diversity. His creative, playful, and thought-provoking delivery will engage you for a lasting understanding of "The Many Faces of Us."
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KIM NOWACKI is a Human Resource Manager for the Delaware Department of Transportation. She has worked for the state for over 15 years with all but one of those years in the HR arena. She provides training for the Human Resource Management office on a statewide basis, focusing on HR issues. She has also provided training on performance and accountability, conflict, employee relations, team building, Family Medical Leave Act and sexual harassment. Kim received her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Presentation: Holding Yourself Accountable
At any time, we can discipline ourselves to change everything. At any time, we can open a book that will subsequently open our mind. At any time, we can start a new hobby. At any time, we can begin to change. We can do it immediately, next week, next month or NEVER!
Many of us have developed the inclination to blame others for our problems. We blame our parents, our teachers, our supervisors - but never ourselves. We are in control of our own destiny, yet we do nothing about it -- except to complain.
Learn to face your fears, learn to hold yourself 100% accountable and learn that you, and only you, can obtain the goals you've always wanted to achieve. Your attitude affects your ability to succeed!
