Dr. Martin, President of Triad West, Inc., is an executive leadership development and change management specialist with over 25 years of experience. She has designed and delivered transformational leadership initiatives for corporations, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations across 13 nations. As a training designer and innovative problem solver, she has created high-impact programs that strengthen senior team alignment, elevate executive decision-making, and drive performance in complex environments, she is the architect behind the organization’s leadership initiatives and the legacy platform it advances. Her work has reached audiences in the hundreds of thousands through immersive, experiential programs and retreats that uplift, educate, and empower. Guided by a commitment to unity, inclusion, and respect for all people, she develops visionary leaders and high-performing workforces. She is also an author, speaker, and member of the African American Women’s Giving and Empowerment Circle.

Jackie Wszalek is a respected business leader and small business advocate with a a deep commitment to women’s leadership development and community service. She is Past President of the National Association of Women in Construction and was the President of the National Association of Women Business Owners–Phoenix for six years. She also was the Board President of the Scottsdale Prevention Institute. A recipient of NAWBO Corporate Partner of the Year and the Positively Powerful Woman Award for Entrepreneur Leadership, she brings expertise in prrogram development, governance, operations, and strategic leadership, ensuring the integrity of board processes, compliance, and customer service.

Dr. Blanchard is a Master Trainer and Life Style Coach specializing in catalyzing personal breakthroughs and igniting peak performance across diverse sectors. His programs have directly empowered over 100,000 students and indirectly influenced more than 2 million individuals—a testament to a proven, metrics-driven approach that consistently yields measurable success. Case studies from multinational corporations and community initiatives alike highlight significant improvements in team cohesion, revenue growth, and employee engagement, underscoring Dr. Blanchard’s commitment to excellence. Dr. Blanchard champions a mindset shift—a journey from self-doubt to empowered leadership, from transactional interactions to authentic connection. This approach, grounded in the principles of compassionate capitalism, intertwines discipline with empathy, cultivating an environment where every individual’s unique journey is honored while challenging them to exceed their own expectations.

As Principal of MGS Innovations, Marketing and Communications Group. MGS Group manages strategic development and marketing portfolios for corporations, non-profit organizations, and celebrities. She is an executive coach to business leaders and those seeking career or business growth. Serving as Co-Executive Producer on the American Masters / PBS documentary Maya Angelou “And Still I Rise”, Peabody Winner 2017, she played an integral role in development, financing, production, and distribution. Her long-standing relationship with Dr. Angelou grew with unparalleled corporate success. Her strategic plans led to her being assigned to oversee the Dr. Angelou brand / Maya Angelou Hallmark Card and Gift Collection, which achieved over 950 million media impressions and delivered multi-million-dollar profits to Hallmark. That was the catalyst for Hallmark to expand the Maya Angelou brand across all global channels, with Marquetta Glass at the helm. She has served on many Boards including the Harvard WL Board.

Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge is an inspirational preacher, teacher, entrepreneur, and servant leader dedicated to empowering others to live and lead with purpose. A Presiding Elder in the AME Church, she is the founding pastor of Mt. Moriah Community AME Church and has served as pastor of Greater Bethel AME Church in Phoenix. As a business owner of multiple Comfort Keepers franchises, she is a leading provider of non-medical home care services. Active in the community, She has served as a member of the African American Advisory Council for Congressional District 7. She is a charter member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter and now serves as its president. She has received numerous awards, including the Positively Powerful Woman Award, NAACP Image Award, Global Women’s Summit Award, and Desert Mountain Conference YPD Pastor of the Year. She is a 43-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Beta Omega Chapter in Phoenix, AZ.