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Sunday October 6, 2024 6:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Emceed by 11Alive reporter Bobeth Yates, our gala will celebrate black males whose accomplishments put them in a class all by themselves. Gala tickets must be purchased via Sched and are not included with the conference.

Attire- Black tie and sneakers

Location- Clayton State University Student Activities Center, Simpson Drive, Morrow, GA
  • The event will be at the Clayton State University (CSU) Student Activities Center.
  • VITAL- In your GPS, input Student Activities Center, Simpson Drive, Morrow, GA.
  • Here is the CSU map. The Student Activities Center is #22.

Parking
  • VITAL- Everyone needs a CSU parking permit for Lots K & L.   
    • Please register your vehicle before the event at https://claytonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fsttc6R0Xy470G.
    • After completing the form, look for an email from Clayton State Parking Services.
    • Print the permit. 
    • If you have any questions, please contact Clayton State Parking Services at 678-466-4044.
    • We are not responsible for the towing of vehicles without parking permits.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lateshia Woodley

Dr. Lateshia Woodley

CEO, Dynamic Achievement Solutions, LLC
Dr. Lateshia Woodley has over 20 years of experience in education. She was an alternative school student and has dedicated her life to working with at promise students and school transformation initiatives.  Her educational background includes a specialist degree in educational leadership... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Rita Williams

Dr. Rita Williams

Visionary and CEO, F1NE-TUNE
F1NE-TUNE offers engaging, customized professional learning experiences to improve the adult mindset and practices necessary to increase student achievement. We recognize that our participants come with a wealth of knowledge and expertise; therefore, we do not claim to provide training... Read More →
avatar for Ariel Walker

Ariel Walker

F1NE-TUNE and F1NE-TUNE's Treasure Intern
avatar for Horace L. Williams

Horace L. Williams

Advisor, F1NE-TUNE and F1NE-TUNE's Treasure
The Horace Lee Williams Scholarship was designed to help young Black males succeed in their pursuit of higher education. The belief that “knowledge is power” is certainly embodied in the life of the man for whom this scholarship was established, Horace Lee Williams. Mr. Williams... Read More →
avatar for Jamar Robinson

Jamar Robinson

Board of Directors, F1NE-TUNE's Treasure
Jamar is an Asset Manager in drug development in the pharmaceutical industry and has worked in various drug research and development roles for more than 16 years. He desires to utilize his experiences professionally and personally to give back to future generations. This native of... Read More →
avatar for Bobeth Yates

Bobeth Yates

Reporter, 11Alive
Bobeth Yates is a dynamic journalist and meteorologist who joined 11Alive in October of 2022, but she is no stranger to metro Atlanta.  Bobeth, says she fell in love in the area years ago while working at another Atlanta tv station and knew one day she would be back. Prior to joining... Read More →
Honorees
avatar for Demond Crump

Demond Crump

CEO, REIGN
Demond Crump is a US Navy Veteran who has possessed an entrepreneurial spirit since a young age! He finally stepped into entrepreneurship in June 1994, after being honorably discharged from the US Navy. The understanding of business began to grace him progressively which led him into... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Dan A. Sims

Dr. Dan A. Sims

Superintendent, Bibb County School District
Dr. Dan A. Sims became Superintendent of the Bibb County School District in July 2022. He is aproud native of Georgia with a lifelong commitment to public education. Dr. Sims brings 28 years offaithful experience to the success of students and has demonstrated passion for community... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Georj L. Lewis

Dr. Georj L. Lewis

President, Clayton State University
Dr. Lewis started his career in higher education 28 years ago and for the past 18 years, he has served in varying increasing roles of leadership to include Dean of Students at Georgia Southern University, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Indiana University, Vice President for... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Jamie L. Wilson, Jr.

Dr. Jamie L. Wilson, Jr.

Chief People Officer, Georgia Aquarium
Dr. Jamie L. Wilson, Jr. is a recognized as a dynamic Human Resource executive with overthree decades of professional experience in diverse sectors including business, education,medical, and retail. His professional journey showcases a vast range of roles thatprogressively increased... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Ralph Simpson

Dr. Ralph Simpson

CEO, The SIMPle Factor
Dr. Ralph L. Simpson is a seasoned educator and influential leader who has dedicated his career to transforming educational environments. Born on December 14, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Roxie and Henry Simpson, he emerged as a trailblazing figure in the field of education. Driven... Read More →
avatar for Gregory Bernard Levett, Jr.

Gregory Bernard Levett, Jr.

President, 100 Black Men of DeKalb County and B. Levett & Company
President, 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc.President, B. Levett & Company, Inc.Vice President, Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc.Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Genesis Fire & Water Restoration, LLCAs a businessman, entrepreneur, mentor, and native of Atlanta, G. Bernard... Read More →
avatar for Marlon A. Pilson

Marlon A. Pilson

Educator, Rockdale County Public Schools
Marlon has been an educator for more than 30 years and specialized in business education and teaching, urban youth entrepreneurial skills and practices.  He is ecstatic about training youth to own their own business, use technology and develop strong leadership principles to prepare... Read More →
avatar for Omar Ali

Omar Ali

President, Steel Fabrication Exponents and Ali Development
Entrepreneur. Community Leader. Philanthropist.Gubernatorial Appointee and Board Director with two decades of federal construction experience, including constructing the U.S. Embassies in Israel, Baghdad, London, Frankfurt, Haiti, China, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Swaziland and many more.Omar... Read More →
avatar for Omari Crawford

Omari Crawford

State Representative, Georgia’s 84th House District
Omari Crawford was raised in DeKalb County, Georgia and currently serves as the State Representative-Elect for Georgia’s 89th House District. Omari attended Florida A&M University (FAMU) on a track and field scholarship, where he was a member of the all-academic conference team... Read More →
avatar for Roy T. Barrett

Roy T. Barrett

Founder and Senior Pastor, Discover Life Church
Pastor Roy Barrett is the founder & Senior Pastor of Discover Life Church (Norcross, GA).  A ministry devoted to “helping people discover life in Christ”.MINISTRY EXPERIENCE: Pastor Barrett has over 30 years of ministry experience serving in various capacities such as Youth... Read More →
Sponsors & More

Sunday October 6, 2024 6:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
CSU Student Activity Center 2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow, GA 30260
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