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Brian Hilliard is a Popular Speaker, Coach & Author of the best-selling book Networking Like a Pro, and How to Overachieve w/o Over Committing.
As a graduate of Duke University, he shows audience members what to do – and stop doing – to accelerate their results and reach their goals faster…WITHOUT killing themselves in the process.
Brian started his business in 2001, where during that time he has written 7 Books, published 300+ Podcast Episodes, while speaking to over 400 audiences in the areas of Mindset, Leadership & High Performance Success.
Some of Brian’s work has appeared nationally in Entrepreneur Magazine, Black Enterprise, and the Martha Zoller Morning Show – where his interview was broadcast to over 2 million listeners.
Brian has 2 dogs (Nero & Baxter), a slightly over-sized cat (Willow), 2 indoor cats who used to be outdoor cats (Luna & Angel), and a loving partner (Deb), who have encouraged and supported him over the years.
When not speaking or coaching, Brian enjoys playing golf, watching basketball and taking in as many movies as possible on NetFlix!
Please meet Cat Herd a social media marketer and Google trainer from Scotland.
Cat can help you with creating a social media schedule, creating posts, and managing your social media channels. Cat’s goal is to ensure your story gets out to your audience via not only your social media but also through the use of email marketing and Google Business Profiles.
Cat understands that people don’t always have the time or skills to be able to manage your marketing campaigns and that not everyone knows how to connect with their ideal customer assuming people know who that is.
She would love to learn about your business and help you find a way to been seen and found more online by those in need of your products and services.
Services: social media strategy, social media management, email marketing, Google Business Profile, event management, CRM management and digital solutions workshops.
Ideal Clientele: over 55, people with disabilities or businesses that want to be found more and grow.
Mrs. Vick is an international speaker, author, mindset and leadership facilitator, patient advocate & disABILITY. She is empowering people within the disABILITY communities while developing inclusive spaces in our communities and businesses. Believing as we embrace the true meaning of Community and Collaboration will set the foundation to build BRIDGES for a BETTER TOMORROW. From an early age, Deborah Vick knew it was her desire to be an advocate and spokesperson for people facing injustices. It is this desire that has inspired her to become the Servant Leader she is today! Her journey may be much “bumpier” than expected but her true passion to help create more “equitable” and empowered communities has never wavered.
She is a collaborative author in the book Absolute Will and a contributing author on The Mighty platform, guest blog writer, and contributing author/moderator with Health Union, Inc.’s Myasthenia Gravis’s site. Mrs. Vick is the founder of a non-profit foundation with a mission to create empowering communities for people with disabilities and their caregivers while creating the bridge between the business and disability communities. Recently, she was invited to serve on the board of the Peaces of Me Foundation, helping to give voice to the experiences people with disabilities face in the workforce, academia, and entrepreneurship.
Mrs. Vick serves as an active community volunteer with activities ranging from Scouting BSA to volunteer advocacy with the Christopher & Dana Reeves Foundation, AllStripes, the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, and as Ms. Wheelchair CA USA, 2022. Alongside serving as an advisory member of the Magical Bridge Foundation, an organization creating inclusive playgrounds for people of ALL abilities.
Deborah Vick is dedicated to serving her family, community and those battling chronic illnesses. Mrs Vick is married to her college sweetheart and is a mother to two loving boys, a service dog and a newly adopted cat. She has earned her BA in Political Science, M.Ed. in Higher Education with a focus on Diversity Inclusion and continues to pursue the completion of her law degree. She has completed various continuing education programs including Mindfulness and Meditation facilitator programs and STEAM programs for elementary schools.
She believes that together we can build BRIDGES for a BETTER TOMORROW through embracing and embodying the true meaning of the terms “connection, collaboration, and community”.
Elizabeth Organt graduated from the University of Baltimore with a B.A. in history and an M.S. in education from Niagara University. She has 28 years of experience teaching and advising students with diagnosed learning disabilities. She, also, served as Department Chair, Mentor and Senior Project Advisor. She has presented at numerous conferences, mainly with The Learning Disabilities Association of America. Currently, she is serving on the Adult Transition to College, Trade School or Career Committee for Learning Disabilities of Pennsylvania. She currently lives in the suburban Philadelphia area with her husband and enjoys spending time traveling.
Esther is a passionate individual with a diverse background and a relentless drive to make a positive impact. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, where her commitment to empowering communities first took root, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business, which fuels her entrepreneurial spirit.
In her professional role, Esther plays a pivotal part in ensuring the success and enablement of Net at Work’s MSP partners. With over a decade of channel experience, primarily within the IT Service Provider sector, she brings a wealth of expertise to her position. Esther is also a dedicated educator, having taught coding classes for women in tech, conducted university-level courses, mentored job seekers and business leaders, and authored two books: The Invisible Entrepreneur: From Mental Health to Mindset and Musings of a Networking Maven. These works reflect her belief in the importance of mental wellness and the art of building meaningful connections.
Additionally, Esther serves as an advisor to a promising AI startup, MarketIntent.Ai, contributing her strategic expertise to their growth. She co-hosts two thriving communities: “In This Together Roundtable,” a virtual networking hub, and “Sunset Social,” a live event. These platforms enable business leaders to forge meaningful relationships and supercharge their growth.
Esther’s influence extends internationally. She has taught technology concepts and coding to young girls in Belize, fostering their curiosity and potential in the tech world. Her dedication to making a difference continues through her volunteer work, particularly with organizations supporting women in technology.
Recognized for her efforts, Esther has been honored as a DE&I Top 101 Honoree for 2021, 2022, and 2023 by Channel Futures. She is also deeply committed to philanthropy, raising substantial funds for charitable causes and serving on the boards of more than three local nonprofit organizations where she champions impactful initiatives.
Esther looks forward to learning about others’ goals and is eager to explore how her extensive experience and unwavering passion can be a valuable resource for individuals and businesses alike. She is excited to connect with others on a journey of growth and empowerment.
Mr. Norman is a dedicated public servant gifted with the ability to bring people of seemingly unrelated interests together. He personally and professionally knows the challenges in forging a unique career in spite of bias and barriers. He currently serves as the Chair of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. He has a unique brand of serving the public with a special sidekick, guide dog Bowie.
His public policy dialogue work shows his orientation towards non-partisan collaboration, convening experts together. In 2020, he received the Administrator’s Award at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for his work on healthcare accessibility and quality policy related to people with disabilities. In November 2019, he served as a Fellow at the invite-only Public Policy Conflict Resolution Fellowship. A program for high-level leaders convened under the auspices of the Md. judiciary. He serves on the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In 2015, he served as a Visiting Fellow at the non-partisan Robert J. Dole Institute for Politics. He established a multi-year non-partisan symposium on animal law and policy brokering regional or even national experts together. He is known for his semi-regular salons in which he brokers thought leaders, including, the disabled and the able, having mentored a range of law students with disabilities.
Mr. Norman believes that action in the public square must be matched with scholarship and reflection. He is the past founder and Co-Executive Editor of The Mid-Atlantic Journal on Law and Public Policy: Animal and Disability Reporter, a non-partisan, law and public policy journal on animal and disability issues. He has a column in the Maryland Daily Record focusing on policy and on his adventures to influence policy as a lawyer with a guide dog.
Mr. Norman started his public service career as a Presidential Management Fellow in 2000 with the federal government after graduating from Wright State University and Cleveland State University. He serves as pro bono legal counsel to the Board of Directors of the Presidential Management Alumni Association. In 2011, he obtained his Master in Letters of Law at the Program on Law and Government at the Washington College of Law at American University, focusing on healthcare regulation as well as healthcare policy and non-discrimination. He has served as a policy briefer on disability and non-discrimination at a global health conference on gender and human rights. In 2008, he traveled to the European Union as an American Marshall Memorial Fellow.
Mr. Norman enjoys the theatre, writing, and sharing time reading his books whilst drinking coffee. His dog or dogs are usually nearby chewing on a bone or playing with toys.
Deeply passionate about diversity and inclusion, Khushboo is a Neurodiversity Specialist and a Transformational Leader, on a mission to advocate for and help provide access to high quality services for neurodivergent children and adults. Khushboo aims to make a meaningful impact in the world through education, empowerment, authentic engagement and unbridled compassion.
With varied experiences in supporting neurodivergent family members, working as a therapist and clinician, studying Organizational Leadership and discovering her own ADHD, Khushboo brings an interesting mix of skills and experience to this field of work.
Khushboo is currently a Program Manager, Job Coach and Facilitator at Neurodiversity Pathways – a social impact program under the Goodwill of Silicon Valley focused on educating and supporting neurodiverse individuals to help launch their career and organizations to integrate them into the workplace. We are on a mission to inspire and improve the intentional inclusion of neurodistinct individuals in the workplace.
I am involved in the mission to help support the neurodiverse population or those affected by neurodiversity to access the resources, services and information they need. My career mission is to create more opportunities and more inclusive workplaces for neurodiverse talent. By partnering with organizational leaders to design, develop, and integrate DEI solutions, I believe neurodiverse talent can truly feel welcomed and be celebrated.
I have always appreciated how Peaces of Me is dedicated to diversity and strengthening the fabric of our collective experience. This aligns neatly with my own values and vision. And I am honored to be able to contribute to this community by: helping to increase awareness on disability issues, to create safe spaces where learning from shared experiences is possible and to push for policy and services to support, engage and empower the disability population.
Matthew is proud to serve Peaces of Me as a Marketing and Development Advisor, specializing in content and strategy for nonprofit organizations.
Matthew brings energy, experience, and commitment in his role with Peaces of Me.
Trevor started over 20 years ago with a traditional marketing company that focused on helping non-profits build their online databases, fostering better relationships and increasing donations.
During COVID-19, his company expanded its services to include ADA website compliance, which has since become a significant topic as businesses aim to be more inclusive and accessible while avoiding lawsuits and demand letters.
One of Trevor’s clients, a non-profit with limited income during COVID-19, was threatened with an ADA lawsuit. Trevor provided a solution that continues to protect the organization daily, ensuring compliance with ADA regulations and additional requirements they were previously unaware of.
Today, Trevor’s company offers full service and protection to all businesses and non-profits.
Web Detective Trevor – Protecting & Serving Your Brand helps businesses, charities, and professionals, solo-entrepreneurs to set themselves apart with their own mobile apps and effective digital marketing tools.
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Please meet Zohair Yasin aka Mr. Z. He is a Web Developer and also a Consultant. Z can help organizations develop custom websites, and his ONE goal is to do the same with your organization by developing a custom website that is specifically catered to you and your organization’s needs.
He understands that building a website can be an exhilarating process, not to mention a great way to connect with your demographic market. It is not uncommon to be immersed in building something that is indispensable to all of us, our reputation. Your organization has the appreciative assessments and the means to make a difference, so what is obstructing us from sharing the amenities of your organization?
You may ask yourself, how can my organization build a website Z World is waiting for? His answer is…it all depends on what your organization means to Z World. He would be more than happy to learn more about your organization and feel free to contact Mr. Z or book an appointment with Mr. Z if your organization is looking to develop or redevelop a website Z World is waiting for.
If you need a new website or your current site revamped, then don’t hesitate, because he is looking forward to speaking with you!