OUR MISSION
The primary goal of the Gathering is to serve as a collective link and bridge to drive change and foster community resilience.
JOIN US AT THE GATHERING
Join us at The Gathering to be inspired, educated and connected. Our mission is to create a unique and engaging space that provides attendees with an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the latest innovation and trends in their field. With a range of keynote speakers, workshops and networking sessions, we aim to give you the opportunity to build your own unique experience. Our Gathering is designed to be intimate, accessible and engaging, with a focus on community development and collaboration. Register now to be part of something special.
The Gathering Speaker Highlights
Participants of the Gathering will have the opportunity to engage in an intimate setting, learning and exploring with industry leaders in community development and leading change agents.
Hugh Daniel Smith
Headquarters
Walled Lake, Michigan
Apostle Smith is the Jabula Worldwide Presiding Bishop and Senior Pastor of Embassy Covenant International. With multiple spheres of global influence including faith, family, and government.
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Tyrone Ross
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Tyrone is a national financial advisor and CEO of Turnqey Labs and 401 Financial. He has a national sphere of influence in the areas of faith, education, business and economics.
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Tia Brewer-Footman
Headquarters
Charleston, South Carolina
Tia is the Executive Director at Community FaithWorks and serves on the Truist SC Community Development Board, and Bank Advisory Board. She has a national sphere of influence in Faith, Media, Arts and business.
Dr. Randy Nelson
Headquarters
Crawfordville, Florida
Dr. Nelson is the President and CEO of 21st Century Research & Evaluations, Inc and former Director of Bethune-Cookman University in Criminal Justice. He has a national sphere of influence in faith, education, and government.
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Ronnell Ingram
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Ronnell is the CEO of RL Legacy Builders and ProjectiGive enterprises. He is also the Senior Pastor of Revival Life International. His sphere of influence is faith, family, business, education, media and the arts.
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Dr. LaDrea Ingram
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Ingram is Research Faculty at Yale University and executive leader of two social enterprises, The La Dream Institute and ProjectiGive. Her sphere of influence include faith, family, education, business and government.
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Kenny Smith
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Kenny is the President/Co-Founder and community leader at Grace Mar. He leads models for national fatherhood development and have managed and large city contracts. Kenny has a national sphere of influence is family, education, and government.
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Roderick Love
Headquarters
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Rod Love an esteemed public servant, entrepreneur and President of the Florida Economic Consortium, Inc. He is the former Deputy Secretary of the State Department of Juvenile Justice, and the first African American Commissioner of the Orange County Board. Rod has a national sphere of influence in government, economics and entertainment.
Ernie Sims
Headquarters
Tallahassee, Florida
Mr. Ernie and The W.A.Y. Ministries have reached over 10,000 youth thought their intercity youth ministries. Ernie serves as the Circuit 2 Faith representative as well as the Leon Juvenile Detention Center Chaplain for the Department of Juvenile Justice. Ernie has regional sphere of influence in faith, family, and government.
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OUR Partners
A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Program
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