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2020 Nov. Mag

2020 Nov. Mag.

Celebrated business leader, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Latanya Boatwright is a woman with a mission.


Celebrated business leader, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Latanya Boatwright is a woman with a mission. Although she is a native of Georgia, Latanya has had the opportunity to live across the globe while growing up in a military household. She earned a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics from Clark Atlanta University and received a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Business. Additionally, Latanya obtained a certificate of Financial Analysis to further elevate her skills.

For more than twenty years, Latanya has excelled in employment opportunities in Corporate America with Major Fortune 500 Companies. Her leadership skills and team spirit have played a significant role in transforming the cultures where she has worked. Presently, she works closely with corporate executives to help identify financial risks and opportunities while providing sound fiscal advice.
Latanya is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She currently serves as the President of the Legacy of Pearls Foundation, Inc., the philanthropic arm of the Sigma Omega Omega Chapter of the sorority. As a board member of Legacy of Peals Foundation, she has played a significant role in community programs and securing scholarship funds for our youth. As a respected leader in the community, Latanya sits on several nonprofit boards and is an active member of other community organizations.

Always ready to face a new challenge, Latanya recently launched a natural, organic body care product line, Body by Shambre. Her additional business interest includes real estate. In fact, she is a member of an African American real estate association whose goal is to become a premier real estate investment group with holdings throughout the country.

While navigating her busy schedule, you will frequently notice Latanya wearing Cerese D Jewelry.

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2020 Oct. Mag

2020 Oct. Mag.

Vashti-Jasmine Saint-Jean has a heart for transforming inner-city ministry and helping ministries flourish beyond the status quo.


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A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Vashti-Jasmine Saint-Jean has a heart for transforming inner-city ministry and helping ministries flourish beyond the status quo.

Bringing a variety of experience to the church, Pastor Jasmine utilizes the skills garnered from being in the television and live entertainment business along with her Administration of Justice background having served as an officer and a agent for Justice and National Security.

Jasmine is a graduate of Howard University and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary as well as holds a certificate in Youth and Theology from Princeton Seminary.

She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a member of the Collin County Alumnae Chapter. She is also a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity and has served on various Board of Directors.

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2020 Sept. Mag

2020 Sept. Mag.

Eula Lewis-Spivey is keeping learning alive!


Eula Lewis-Spivey is a native of Minden, Louisiana with 31 years of continuous leadership and service as an educator for DeKalb County School District in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since 1989, she has enthusiastically taught several grade levels at Fairington Elementary School. Currently she is the English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher (ESOL) for Kindergarten-Second Grade Students. She is wholeheartedly dedicated to serving the students, cohorts, parents, and other stakeholders at Fairington Elementary School and within her diverse community.

She is a dedicated wife of 22 years to Mr. Clarence Spivey and the proud parent to seven spirited children and five energetic grandchildren. She’s an avid doll collector and an antique thrifting junkie in her spare time. She is a member of the Ray Hope Christian Church, where she serves as an esteemed member with the Daughters of Destiny, a part of the Women’s Ministry where she develops, provides and promotes holistic ministry opportunities to women of the Ray of Hope Christian Church and the surrounding community.

She has been a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for 33 years; she is currently a member of Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter (SM-LAC) in Lithonia, Georgia, where she has served in various leadership roles and currently serving as the Recording Secretary since 2017. She is a Southern University Federation Life Member and serves as the Treasurer for the Southern University Alumni Atlanta Chapter. She serves as a Georgia team member with Delta Research Educational Foundation’s Teachers Advocating to lead Great change (TAG) 2.0 (Washington, DC) where she is responsible for creating and distributing marketing communication via social media. She also serves as the 2 nd Vice President for the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) Dekalb. As the 2 nd Vice President Mrs. Lewis-Spivey is responsible for membership recruitment, retention and reclamation of members. She is the Professional Learning Liaison (PLL), BETA and Girlz Sparkles’ sponsor at Fairington Elementary School. Because of her dedication and hard work, she was selected as one of the presenters for Grades 1-3 ACCESS 2.0 Speaking training. Most recently she was accepted into the Junior League of Atlanta and Hands on Atlanta Civic Leadership programs.

As an educator/parent she has worked tirelessly as: a mentor, a Teacher Support Specialist, a grade chairperson, a P.T.S.A. Recording Secretary (Fairington Elementary), the Sunshine Committee Chairperson (Fairington Elementary), the P.T.S.A. President (Rockbridge Elementary), the P.T.S.A. Treasurer (Stone Mountain Middle and High School), Teacher of the Year (2009), Gifted Teacher Endorsement Participant, Georgia Association for Gifted Children member, Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign/Teacher Efficacy Academy Participant, ESOL Endorsement Participant and a member of National Educator Association.

Within our community Mrs. Lewis-Spivey has exhibited leadership roles such as a Girl Scouts Troop Leader, Central DeKalb Cheer Coach, OUTCHAMIND Mentor for At-Risk Youths, INC., Stone Mountain High School Varsity Cheer Team Mom, Wade Walker Park Executive Board Member-At-Large, Windy Ridge Board Member, Windy Ridge HOA Secretary, Executive Board Member for SM-LAC, Educational Development Committee Chair for SM-LAC, a member of the National Council of Negro Woman, Inc. (NCNW), Assistant Corresponding Secretary for the NCNW DeKalb and a Decatur YMCA Board Member.

As you see Mrs. Lewis- Spivey is a fervent leader that has a proven track record in leading within her school and community, setting vision, and strategy, and driving results that shows how she has proactively made a difference by disseminating knowledge and educated all she’s encountered in her 30+ years of service.

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2020 Aug. Mag

2020 Aug. Mag.

Daphne Ferguson-Young, DDS, MSPH, FACD, FICD has spent over forty years as a General Dentist and Academician.


Daphne Ferguson-Young, DDS, MSPH, FACD, FICD has spent over forty years as a General Dentist and Academician. She is the current national President for the American Association of Women Dentists – this organization is 100 years old and she is the 100th President as of 2020 – 2021. She is also a full-time Professor in the Division of Surgical Sciences at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee where she has been a faculty member for a quarter of a century. Currently, she is the Director of the General Practice Residency program. At Meharry, she participates on several college committees and has served in numerous leadership capacities.

Daphne Ferguson YoungShe started her dental career as a staff dentist at a FQHC which led her to a career in public health dentistry. Prior to her academic appointment, Dr. Ferguson-Young maintained a private practice, practiced as a staff dentist at Matthew Walker Community Health Center and was a contract dentist for Indian Health Services. No stranger to wearing multiple hats while leading, Dr. Ferguson-Young served 12 years in the United States Army Reserves. Her transition from classroom to the sands of the Middle East made the front page of the Tennessean and was reported in newspapers around the country when she was deployed to Iraq in 2004. She retired from the Army at the rank of Lt. Colonel with many awards and accolades for her dedication, bravery, and commitment.

Her service to our country and her undeniable military leadership skills made Dr. Ferguson-Young the perfect candidate to serve as Meharry’s liaison to Hawler Medical College, School of Dentistry in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq to assist with their curriculum committee. Her firsthand knowledge and experiences with the culture and the people were invaluable and made the collaboration between the two institutions a great partnership.

No stranger to humanitarian missions and a firm advocate in building partnerships that further dental health around the globe in underserved communities, Dr. Ferguson-Young for nearly a decade has accompanied the D3 dental students on a Jamaican dental mission trip, sponsored by the Jamaican Awareness Association of California (JAAC). Each year, dental students of Meharry devote a week providing dental services to hundreds of patients. Dr. Ferguson-Young has served as Co-Director of the dental team. JAAC provides medical, educational, mental health, and technology services to underprivileged areas of Jamaica. In addition to serving with JAAC-Meharry’s yearly mission, Dr. Ferguson-Young has traveled to Jamaica to provide dental services to school age children with The Links, Incorporated in the last several years.

Dr. Ferguson-Young’s hands-on philanthropy and compassionate leadership has been known around the globe. But she is also nationally and locally recognized as well. She served for 10 years on the Governing Board of Matthew Walker Community Health Center, a local community health center that provides affordable care for underinsured and uninsured Middle Tennesseans. In 2011, she completed The ADEA Leadership Institute as a scholarship Fellow. The ADEA Leadership Institute is a year-long program designed to develop the nation’s most promising individuals at academic dental institutions to become future leaders in dental and higher education. In 2013, she was inducted into the American College of Dentists in New Orleans. An invitation only organization, the American College of Dentists members are selected by their exemplified excellence in leadership through outstanding service and contributions to dentistry and society.

Dr. Ferguson-Young has also made history in her leadership roles. In 2020, she became the fourth African American woman to lead the American Association of Women Dentists, a 99-year-old professional organization that is a leading “resource for advancing, connecting and enriching the lives of women dentists.” Prior to becoming President of the nationally distinguished dental organization, Dr. Ferguson-Young has served on the AAWD’s Board of Directors in the capacities of Director of Federal Services, Vice-President and President-Elect. She has also served and held leadership roles in the National Dental Association, PanTN, and Capital City Dental Society. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, and Nashville Dental Society.

Dr. Ferguson-Young received her BS degree from North Carolina A & T State University and her DDS and MSPH degrees from Meharry Medical College. Raised to be an active participant in her community, she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and The Links, Incorporated. In the 2020, she was an Athena 2020 nominee, nominated by the Parthenon (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

When she is not serving or leading others, she travels extensively for adventure and reads with abandonment. She is a patron of the arts. She avidly collects and encourages young African American artists. She is the proud mother of recording artist and songwriter, Spree Wilson.

Daphne Ferguson Young

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2020 July Mag

2020 July Mag

Meet Phyllis L. Jones, a visionary leader and trail blazer who is detailed to the core!


Phyllis L. Jones is a visionary leader and trail blazer for innovative service and programs. She strives to instill the values of leadership through service, lifelong learning and social inclusiveness for all mankind.

Phyllis has proven success as an administrator and consultant in the health care field for over 35 years. She has worked in non-profits, specialty centers and multi-million dollar organizations. She developed strategies in the management of billing, personnel, budgeting, marketing, contracting, and operation improvement resulting in increased revenues and multi-state expansions.

She is a notable event designer and her work includes weddings, luncheons, galas, corporate events, and national conferences. Her attention to details coupled with her ability to be task-oriented, afforded her the opportunity to serve as the lead designer of social occasions for local, regional and national dignitaries.

Phyllis volunteers her time and energy motivating and inspiring youth to become productive citizens and world leaders. Volunteer activities and collaborations include: The Melvin Jones Foundation, Inc., Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. (IVY L.E.A.G.U.E.), Rotary Youth Leadership Association, Performing Arts Academy for Youth and the West Tennessee Kidney Foundation. She consistently works toward the betterment of human relations.

She has received honors, awards and recognitions for her Community service from the Tennessee House of Representatives, Tennessee Economic Business Council, YWCA, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Tri-State Defender.

Phyllis currently serves as the At Large Director on the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. Board, Former South Eastern EAF Regional Coordinator of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Former President and charter member of Phi Lambda Omega Chapter, visionary for the chapter’s Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc., and Former President of Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc.

She is a native Memphian and a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration. She is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

Phyllis is married to Reginald Jones and has one son Reginald, II (Angela).

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2020 June Mag

2020 June Mag.

Meet Bev Johnson: The Queen of Talk Radio!


Bev Johnson, Memphis native and veteran radio show host, made history by shattering glass ceilings when she became the first African American woman inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. 

Born Beverly Elaine Johnson to the parents of the late William Van Johnson and Atlas Danner Johnson.  A 1970 graduate of Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bev received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rust College in English Literature 1975, and Master of Science Degree in Educational/Media Technology in 1979 from Jackson State University. 

Bev’s broadcasting journey began in 1976 at WJSU Radio which eventually lead her to WOKJ, WJMI, and WKXI Radio stations in Jackson, Mississippi working as disc jockey, programming assistant, public affairs director, and news director. In 1981, the journey continued to Memphis, Tennessee  working at WLOK, WMQM, WWEE/WLVS, and now the legendary WDIA Radio, America’s first Black Radio station, where she has been employed for 37 years, and continues to host “The Bev Johnson Show,” in its 33rd year.  Bev has been in radio broadcasting for 44 years and is known affectionately as “The Queen of Talk” around the country.

Always civic minded, Bev received a certification degree in Substance Abuse Counseling from Southwest Tennessee Community College as well as certification in Drug Court Counseling from the Drug Court Institute in Nashville, Tennessee in 2003. Community conscious and engaged, Bev continues to live out her motto, “As You Treat Yourself, You Will Treat Others” by serving and giving back to others. She has served on the boards of The Rock N Soul Museum, Memphis Area Planned Parenthood, and The National Black Programmers Coalition and Memphis City Beautiful.  Bev has been a hands-on mentor for the Gordon Elementary School girl’s program, a chairperson for the NAACP’s Annual Radiothon, a former auctioneer for WKNO Television’s Action Auction and the Memphis Chapter Coalition of 100 Black Women and a devoted volunteer for the Stax Museum, the Museum of American Soul Music. Bev is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and a chartered member of the Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, where she served as 2nd Vice President for two years.

Bev is a shining star in radio broadcasting and is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including 1989, 1991, 1992 and 1996 News/Public Affairs Director of the Year by the National Black Programmers Coalition, UNCF Outstanding Alumnus Award 1996, National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award Personality of the Year Nominee 1993, 1994, and 1995.  In 1996, Bev was Billboard’s Personality of the Year.  She has been honored by the Tennessee General Assembly House of Representatives for her tenth and twentieth year hosting “The Bev Johnson Show,” the Memphis City Council, and the U.S. House of Representative for “The Bev Johnson Show” on WDIA Radio. Bev was named the Memphis Music Commission’s 2013 Emissaries of Memphis Music and received the Jus Blues Foundation 2013 Jack “The Rapper” Gibson Radio Pioneer Award. In 2020, Bev received the Trailblazer Award from the Memphis Heritage Trail and the keys to the City of Memphis by Mayor Jim Strickland.

Bev is a faithful member of the Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church and Co-collaborator of Heart 2 Heart Counseling Services. As a passionate educator, Bev has shared her love of radio by raising up the next generation of broadcasters. She was a radio instructor at Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi for eight years. Presently, Bev is an instructor at Southwest Tennessee Community College where she teaches Speech and Writing. Bev has taught at Southwest for 30 years. A sought-after motivational speaker, Bev’s oral history was chronicled by The History Makers Media Division and is housed in The Library of Congress.

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2020 May Mag

2020 May Mag.

Jannifer Fisher Banks is a Guidance Counselor who loves to help empower students.


Jannifer Fisher Banks  ~ “I love Cerese D Jewelry and it has been an inspiration to me”. I can truly say I am an ordinary human being with one passion on this side–pleasing my Lord and Savior. I am mother of two beautiful souls, son, Marshall Channing, 21, a student at Jackson State University, Jackson, MS and my daughter, Jannifer Katelin, 15, who is a sophomore at Vicksburg High School, Vicksburg, MS. I am the wife of a Retired Colonel, Marshall D. Banks and we have been married for 26 years. I enjoy my family, my church and my love for my job as a Guidance Counselor at Warren Central High School in Vicksburg, MS. My favorite thing about being a school counselor is that I can be there for students in their moment of need. I love being able to be the one that helps empower students to face their problems and grow as individuals. As counselors, we get to be there for students in crisis – and connect families with resources when they are in need. There is no greater feeling in the world than having a career that allows you to leave such a positive impact on so many people.

I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, initiated in 1992 at Alcorn State University, Gamma Phi Chapter. I am proud to say I have over 25 years as an Alpha Woman and is a Life Member. God has blessed me with a gift through song. I have sung all over the states and has been invited to sing in several regional conferences (South Eastern) as well as Boule. I love the freedom of singing, it is the most natural form of expression. Each voice is unique, and to explore and use it, I think is very therapeutic for the soul. I am just an humble servant of God doing his will and his way. Love to all and I pray that we all are in good health in the weeks, months years to come. Blessings!

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2020 April Mag

2020 April Mag.

Meet Tracey Morant Adams, a forward thinking leader!


TRACEY MORANT ADAMS  

Sr. Executive Vice President Chief Community Development & Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Renasant Bank 

Recognized as a high performer focused on organizational leadership and client satisfaction, Tracey Morant Adams’ forward thinking, world class approach to business and relationship management, makes her very well suited to her current position as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Community Development and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for Renasant Bank. 

Central to Ms. Adams’ current role with the bank is leading efforts in the development of programs and community initiatives, to promote small business development, and increase business relationship management throughout Renasant’s corporate footprint. Additionally as a divisional leader, she sits on the company’s Senior Leaders Roundtable to guide and support diversity and inclusion efforts for the company. 

Tracey attended the University of Montevallo, where she is a Cum Laude Graduate, receiving a B.A. degree in Business Management in 1988. Tracey went on to receive her Masters of Business Administration in 1992 from Samford University, and has extensive post graduate work in quantitative analysis from Temple University and Economic Development Training from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Currently, she is a doctoral student at Alabama State University pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law. 

Ms. Adams is a 2008 graduate of Leadership Birmingham and a 2014 graduate of Leadership Shelby County (AL) program. She has been recognized by the NAACP and other community advocacy organizations for her commitment to community and economic development in underserved communities. Tracey has been recognized for her humanitarian efforts by The American Heart Association, Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team. Further, she has received high commendations from the South Eastern Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for her outstanding Leadership Development initiatives and in 2015 received the “Jessie Lewis Small Business Advocate of the Year Award” presented by the Birmingham Business Alliance. In 2018 she received the Fusion Energizer Award presented by Summit 

Media for Leadership and was recognized as a 2018 Woman of Distinction by the Central Alabama Girl Scouts. Recently, she was named as one of Savoy’s 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. 

A native Alabamian, Ms. Adams is involved in a number of professional organizations including the National Association of Female Executives, The Links, Incorporated, Birmingham Kiwanis, The Women’s Network of Birmingham, Samford University Brock School of Business Advisory Board and the National Association of Parliamentarians. Additionally, Tracey is a former member of the International Standards and Membership committees for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and currently serves as Chairman of the International Membership Committee under the leadership of Dr. Glenda Glover, International President. Tracey is a life-long active member of the Sorority with over 30 years of continuous service. 

Currently, Ms. Adams serves Co-Chairman of the Talladega College Board of Trustees, and on various civic boards to include YWCA of Greater Birmingham, The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham and the Birmingham Kiwanis Club Board of Directors. Also, Ms. Adams serves on the Board of Directors for United Way of Central Alabama and is Co-Chairman of the National Constitution and Bylaws Committee of The Links, Incorporated and sits on the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s Community Bankers Advisory Council located in Washington, DC. She is actively involved with New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church where she dedicates her time as an Usher and member of the Sunday School Ministry. 

Tracey, an avid reader, enjoys traveling with her husband Jeff Adams to new and exciting places and spending quality time with her stepson, JJ, her mother, Mrs. Callie W. Morant of Sylacauga, Alabama and her incredible extended family. 

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2020 March Mag

2020 March Mag.

Meet Melvina Marie Washington, A Believer of Infinite Possibilities! 


Melvina Marie Washington, A Believer of Infinite Possibilities!  She was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, and more than exemplifies the true meaning of going above and beyond; believing the sky is the limit.

Melvina has more than 15 years of expertise in the Health Information Management (HIM) arena. She has worked for several hospitals across the United States from Level One to Four, Teaching facilities, Trauma and Critical care units and many more. She specializes in several medical coding disciplines. Melvina also acquired a passion for coding and auditing charts for several Professional Services disciplines such as Inpatient, Observations, Consults, Clinics and more. Melvina is infatuated with validating all coding assignments, modifiers and diagnosis to ensure compliance with HIM arena, basically she loves solving our “HIM problematic edits” for Federal, State and payer-specific regulations.  Melvina has proven to be a person that collaborates with physicians to improve documentations to obtain the upmost reimbursement for the healthcare facility. In addition to coding, auditing, and compliance assignments, she is an excellent communicator, motivator and team player who fully completes her projects and assignments with the highest confidentially and accuracy possible. 

In addition to her working, Melvina is the owner/founder and President of Infinity Health Information Management (HIM) and Infinity HIM School, where she has implemented an eight-week medical coding program for any potential persons who would like to break into the field of coding.  Melvina is changing the paradigm, by teaching medical coding and its tools needed BUT also by focusing on a specific type of coding to create subject matter experts for faster turnaround of employment for the students.  Melvina also has contractors employed and she assists them with gaining experience and advance knowledge of the coding world.  She offers training, education, resume assistance and interviewing techniques consulting and even employment to qualify persons to gain real-world experience remotely while earning an income!  She is not only a jack of all trades within the HIM field, she is leader who doesn’t mind breaking the status quo to make things happen.

Melvina has a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems and Associates degree in Health Information Technology. She is a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).  She is also a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).  Melvina is a member of Georgia American Health Information Management Association (GAHIMA) and AAPC.  Attending meetings and networking with these organizations has enabled Melvina to correspond with other leaders in the industry.  It has help obtain feedback for professional growth and facilitated with her direction for her own business

Melvina is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated since 2014 and has remained a member of Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter since her induction.  She has been highly active within her chapter and volunteers in a wide variety of community programs also.  Melvina believes in the power of giving back and placed 5th for all the regions of March of Dimes under the Zeta Phi Beta Inc individual’s fundraiser in 2019.  She is major contributor of wigs for American Cancer Society.  From serving the homeless to playing bingo with the elderly (and numerous monetary contributions), she is – in her own words, “blessed and fortunate”.  

Melvina is happily married to Glenn Feaster for 22 years while living in Lithonia, Georgia.  They are proud parents of three daughters, all attending Historically Black Colleges/Universities currently.  Mariama Aisha, the oldest and member of Zeta Phi Beta, Inc and the twins, Sierra Leone and Amira Nkeiruka.  Melvina’s family is well traveled. They have visited Canada, Mexico, France, Turkey, Italy, United Kingdom, Egypt, Ghana, Togo, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean Islands and over 30 States in the US, so far. 

Melvina’s words to live by:

Do not be afraid of changing the paradigm, make your own rules and follow them. Aggressively obtain financial education and acquire financial wealth to leave a more secure, stabilize infrastructure for your family lineage.  Believe in education and create options, so you don’t become complacent with your career or within your life.  However, always have a backup plan and expect the unexpectant.  And remember to always give back and help others to grow and develop into what you have just become.

Like Melvina – a leader within the HIM arena, a mother, a wife, a woman, an entrepreneur and member of Zeta Phi Beta Inc.  Melvina’s final words are be yourself, dream big, work very hard, play harder and believe in infinite possibilities.

Melvina M. Washington, MBA, RHIT, CPC

Owner/President of Infinity HIM School

1230 Peachtree Street North East, 19th floor

Promenade II

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Website: www.Infinityhim.com

Website: www.infinityhimschool.com

Email: infinity@infinityhim.com

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2020 Feb Mag

2020 Feb Mag.

See what Award Winning Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells has cooking!


Jernard Wells is an Award Winning Celebrity Chef/Host of Taste Award winner New Soul Kitchen on Cleo Tv and Co-host of Best thing I Ever Ate on Cooking Channel/Bestselling Cookbook Author best known from numerous Food Network Shows.  Wells has worked with Tyler PerryNBA star Brandon Ingram, Lady Antebellum, Ricky Bell and Michael Bevins of New Edition/BBD to name a few.  Wells has been featured on “Today Show“, PEOPLE, “Steve Harvey Morning Show“, ESSENCE, “Pickler & Ben”, “Home & Family“, Lifetime, Daily Blast Live, CNN & HLN. The James Beard House Honored Chef is affectionately called “The Family Chef” because he loves using food to promote positive family images.  All 6 of his books, sauces & spices are available on www.ChefJernard.com follow him on Instagram @chefjernard & Facebook @chefjernard

 
Chef Jernard Wells will receive the Taste Award for Best new online and streaming show on March 9th 2020 in Beverly Hills, California at the Writers Guild Academy. Wells will also be inducted into the Taste Awards Hall of Fame for his co-host role on Cooking Channels hit show “Best Thing I Ever Ate”. 
 
Chef Wells will be apart of the Celebrity Chef Line up on the 2020 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage which will set sail March 28th-April 4th.
 
“New Soul Kitchen Season 2 Premiers April 5th on My Cleo TV 

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