Toyota
Toyota envisions a world made better by a future of boundless physical and economic mobility for all. This is driven by the power of engaged, diverse and inclusive environments. Through Continuous Improvement and respect for people, which are twin- pillars of the “Toyota Way” their focus is striving to be Leaders in Diversity and Inclusion. […]
JahVelle Rhone
Jahvelle Rhone was born and raised in the heart of Kansas City, Ks, where he found a love and gifting in music in the church and at home. It all started in the basement of his childhood home. His father would play the guitar after church, and he and his brothers danced to the music […]
Pat Clarke
Bill Coe
William (Bill) Coe is the Director/CEO of Green Acres Urban Farm and Research. He is a curious learner, expert listener, and global leader in Aquaponics and Urban Farming. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Coe has led, mentored, and developed some very productive, as well as successful, professionals. He has worked from the ground up, emphasizing building […]
Carl Price
Carl Price is the Founder and Owner of Financial Aid Consulting Tutoring Service (FACTS). He is the Publisher of FACTS Club and Student School News Magazine. He graduated from Lincoln University, an HBCU in Jefferson City, Missouri with a B.S. in Education in 1970. He was dedicated to aiding students and adults in their quest of […]
Bishop Lawrence M Wooten
Bishop Lawrence Marcellus Wooten, Sr. is a COGIC Bishop from Saint Louis, Missouri and a recently elected member of the General Board of the Church of God in Christ. He also currently serves as the Bishop of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Eastern Missouri/ Western Illinois and the Pastor of the Williams Temple Church of God […]
Mr. Leon Dixon
Leon Dixon is one of the founders of the W.E.B. DuBois Learning Center. The Center is celebrating 40 Years of Service Helping Our Children Reach Their Potential Through Education, and he’s an Advocacy and Educational Consultant. Mr. Dixon worked as a tutor in Texas University’s Mathematics program while pursuing his Master’s degree in Mathematics. Upon […]
Ollie Gates
Ollie Walter Gates was born in Kansas City, Missouri. His father opened Gates Ol’ Kentucky Bar-B-Q at 19th and Vine in 1946. Mr. Gates worked at the restaurant as a high school student. Following his graduation with an engineering degree from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, where he participated in ROTC, he spent two years […]
Kimberly Randolph
Commissioner Madia Coleman
Commissioner Madia Coleman served as State Representative and Senator from St. Louis from 2001-2009, becoming the first African-American woman in state history to serve as Senate Minority Leader. While in the Missouri Senate Commissioner Coleman sponsored the Hot Weather Law, which prevents utilities from disconnecting cooling-related service for residential customers during summer weather extremes. She […]