DR. D TYLER BROWN, BBA, CHBC, D.Div, ThD.
D Tyler Brown Enterprises & Nonprofit Consultant, LLC (Manager)

Dr. D Tyler Brown, honor graduate Morehouse High Bastrop, Louisiana, graduate University of Louisiana Monroe (formerly Northeast Louisiana University), graduate Southwestern Paralegal Institute, attended South Houston Bible Institute in Houston, Texas, ELST School of Ministry and Mentoring Academy, Sure Foundation Theological Institute, FullGospel Bible College and Theological Seminary, Christian Bible Institute and Seminary Certification program, honorary Doctorate in Divinity from Abundant Life Bible College and Theological Seminary and Doctorate of Arts Degree in Theology from Juliana King University (also serving as Vice President Administration for several years), ordained an apostle by Macedonia Call Ministries, and she has 25 years of experience in the Employee Benefits field and over 20 years in ministry.

D is affiliated with several non-profit organizations: Multicultural Women’s Council, WomenNPower International Ministries Network (formerly Texas State President), Professional Black Women’s Enterprises, Inc. (PBWE), National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment Houston Gulf Coast Network (formerly Regional Director – NABFEME), Houston Black Public Relations Society, Women Wealth Builders, Black Writers Alliance, Christian Poets, American Christian Writers Association, Christian Women In Media, Christian Networking Group, and Inspirational Writers Alive!. She has also assisted the executive team of Doctor Jesus Omega Power Ministries USA Houston, Texas and headquartered in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and has served as administrative advisor for Houston House of Prayer and Evangelism with Pastor Samuel Lazarus and wife Mercy. Also featured as a community leader in the Who’s Who in Black Houston several years, and most recently as Most Influential in Who’s Who in Black Houston. She is founder and Chief Executive Officer of International Womens Alliance Ministries, and Owner, D Tyler Brown Enterprises & Nonprofit Consultant, LLC business providing nonprofit consulting services and strategic assessment plans for businesses, in addition provides grant preparer, proposal writing and consulting services to the nonprofit industry. Former member of Association of Fundraising Professionals, current member of Grant Professional Association, Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and The Worldwide Womens Association.

ELDER CHERYL LACEY-DONOVAN
Imani Faith Publishing

An award-winning bestselling author, speaker, mentor, educator, and entrepreneur Cheryl has influenced the lives of thousands in the U.S. and abroad through her powerful life-changing messages.

Cheryl is uniquely positioned to impact the lives of individuals she meets for long- term success with her message of faith and powerful vision of bringing purpose into the people equation to promote happier, healthier more meaningful life experiences. She has spent more than 30 years in the healthcare industry. Twenty of those have been dedicated to educating future allied healthcare professionals.

A serial entrepreneur, Cheryl is the Founder of several organizations and for-profit companies. Access Health was her first endeavor into the entrepreneurial world. A non-profit organization, Access Health traveled the Greater Houston area providing preventive health care services for low-income and indigent populations. Cheryl is also the Founder of Imani Faith Publishing, an imprint of Peace in the Storm Publishing, and Real Life, Real Faith Media.

Danielle Saunders​

Danielle Saunders is the visionary behind HRM Service Group, an online tax and accounting consultancy she founded in 2013. With over 16 years of experience in the tax and finance industry, both in public and private sectors, Danielle is known for her unwavering commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

HRM Service Group was born from her passion to assist entrepreneurs in crafting their financial futures and achieving their business aspirations. Armed with a Masters in Professional Accountancy, Danielle has dedicated her career to empowering small business owners with tools to develop and enhance their business operations.

A published author, Danielle wrote *Think Like a Business Owner* to guide new and seasoned entrepreneurs in establishing a strong business foundation. She also co-authored *Overcomers Next Level Living*. Her expertise and influence have earned her congressional recognition and features on esteemed platforms like FOX News.

Bridget VanHolland-Williams, MBA, CPEC

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Carletta Lott

A native Houstonian, Carletta Lott possesses a diverse background across various fields. She serves as a portfolio manager for a large non-bank servicer, drawing on prior experience with other servicers and a law firm specializing in client relations, project management, reverse mortgage servicing, foreclosure, loss mitigation, and contested matters—culminating in 25 years of servicing experience. In addition to her professional endeavors, Carletta has been an online missionary with Global Media Outreach for 14 years. She is an active member of the National Association of Christian Ministers, as well as Microsoft’s Women in the Cloud Digital Network and Dell’s Black and Brown Women Founders in Business. Furthermore, Carletta holds the position of president within a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development, women’s empowerment, and family unity.

CORLIS TAYLOR-SIMMONS
Mary Kay Cosmetics Senior Consultant

A native Houstonian and advocate for STEM Education, Corlis is dedicated to nurturing youth and mentoring women to success. She earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of Houston and held positions as a Telecommunications Engineer and National Account Manager for AT&T for 17 years. As a Network Design Engineer for Fortune 500 Companies and government agencies, she also relocated to Chicago and then Denver. After a short break, she accepted a position as Director-Agent’s Compensation at AIG-American General in Houston.

Challenged to create more balance and time with two school-aged children, she left the corporate sector and earned teaching credentials at University of Houston-Clear Lake and became a science and math educator for 11 years. During her teaching tenure she earned an MS Degree in Educational and Instructional Technology. While teaching, she led efforts for annual Science Fairs, set up a live link to the USS International Space Station with NASA for an “Out of this World Science Lesson.” Other endeavors included working as the National Camp Director for Exxon Mobil Summer Camps for Youth and Texas A&M AgriLife Services, whereby she wrote and published science curriculum for military children, with a focus on integrating robotics into classrooms.

After retiring from the corporate sector, Corlis pursued her passion as an entrepreneur—Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. In addition, she enjoys volunteering for the Foundation for Women in Energy Network Scholarship Committee, serves as a Board Member for Brazoria County Women’s Center (Domestic Violence Non-Profit Agency), is a Texas Master Naturalist and participates in other community initiatives.

Biography of Deborah Tyler