Jahmad Canley has an endless dedication to empowerment and education for all people. He is internationally known as a top level culture transformation consultant, peak performance coach, author and masterful story teller. Jahmad focuses on helping people and organizations accomplish their goals and fulfill their potential in their personal, professional, and organizational lives. His passion for helping others unleash their potential has provided him the privilege of working with top organizations such as Microsoft, Amazon, Western Union, LA Phil Harmonic Symphony, USA Swimming and many more.

Getting his start in organization development over 18 years ago, Jahmad has assisted numerous organizations across multiple industries in their quest to create better and more effective cultures. Jahmad’s passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work started when he entered Washington State University through the Future Teachers of Color Program and continued when he helped create several equity programs for the College Success Foundation including the HERO Program (designed to assist High School aged African American, Latino, and Indigenous males gain access to higher education). Now private and public organizations around the world utilize Jahmad’s unique experiences and ability to transfer Cognitive Science and Culture Transformation processes to improve success rates and remove barriers in creating cultures of equity and belonging.

Jahmad currently works in the United States, Canada, The Bahamas, Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, Kenya, South Africa, and Japan. His work spans non-profits, corporations, education, and government.

Jahmad’s ability to combine his energy and passion with a sense of humor and innate sincerity enables him to connect with a wide range of audiences and empower them to achieve the growth and change they earnestly desire. So whether it’s a group of executives, non-profit boards, staff or faculty, transformation is the result.

In addition to his work, Jahmad is dedicated to his family and community. He sits on several local boards and you’ll often find his wife, and 4 children traveling alongside him in support at various events. Jahmad is a dividend of Tacoma Public Schools and in addition to currently being a parent he is also the founder of the Tacoma Gents program. Tacoma Gents works with young men of color in the 3rd to 5th grades teaching L.I.F.E. (leadership, image/integrity, financial literacy, and etiquette) skills. The program continues to thrive in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools.

Christian Paige is an Emmy-nominated spoken word poet, a professional speaker and educator who speaks at schools, conferences, and events across the United States. Paige has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people and loves to work with young people who are committed to doing good in the world. Paige is a first-generation college graduate, an Actsix Scholar and is passionate about community, anti-racism, equity, and empowerment. He has spent his entire career in and around education advocating for historically marginalized populations and working to create equitable environments where young people can thrive. 

Caprice D. Hollins was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She received a B.A. in psychology from Seattle University and an M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Multicultural and Community Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology―LA.

Dr. Hollins has over 25 years of experience working with ethnically diverse populations, facilitating workshops on racism, and teaching graduate courses, including 20 years with The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology as an Associate Professor of Counseling.

After serving as the first Director of Equity and Race Relations for Seattle Public Schools she co-founded Cultures Connecting, LLC in 2008. Her organization provides culturally relevant professional development, keynotes, leadership coaching, and consulting services to organizations seeking to improve their ability to effectively engage in race conversations and dismantle institutional racism www.culturesconnecting.com.

Dr. Hollins wrote Inside Out: The Equity Leader’s Guide to Undoing Institutional Racism and co-authored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race. She is a Seattle 2020 TEDx Speaker, on What White People Can Do to Move Race Conversations Forward.

Dr. Hollins works hard to balance her passion and commitment to equity and social justice while at the same time centering the importance of family and community.

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Korbett Mosesly is a distinguished leader with over a decade of experience in the non-profit and government sectors, specializing in economic development, community empowerment, and strategic partnerships. Based in Tacoma, WA, Korbett has dedicated his career to expanding economic opportunities for underserved communities.

At the United Way of Pierce County, he spearheaded the launch of the Center for Strong Families, managing a $2.5 million investment to support family financial stability. As a Senior Policy Analyst for the City of Tacoma, he focused on integrating equity into city policies and developed an Interim Language Access Policy to improve service access for non-English speakers.

Korbett’s role at the Metropolitan Development Council involved managing over 178 affordable housing units, ensuring vital services continued during the pandemic. At the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, he led workforce initiatives across five counties, prioritizing support for justice-impacted youth and adults.

Now serving as the Managing Director of the Community Reinvestment Plan at the Washington State Department of Commerce, Korbett oversees a $200 million budget dedicated to addressing social, racial, and economic disparities. His impactful work has earned him the Tacoma Urban League Trailblazer Award and the Rotary 8 Community Service Award. He holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies from Evergreen State College-Tacoma.

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Christian Reed is a dynamic Talent Pipeline Manager dedicated to advancing workforce development through the strategic use of emerging technologies. By harnessing AI and innovative tools, he transforms service delivery to better meet the needs of job seekers and businesses in Pierce County. His commitment to improving talent acquisition and retention is actively shaping the future of workforce development, ensuring a more responsive and effective system for all stakeholders.

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Norman Brickhouse, Manager of the Fife Jobs Program, brings over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector and a background in mortgage lending to his work helping individuals transition from homelessness to stable housing. He serves on the boards of Continuum of Care and Northwest Furniture Bank, is the Co-Leader of the Pierce County Community Engagement Taskforce, and previous past President of the Homeownership Center Northwest. A dedicated volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for eight years, Norman also contributes to the North Pierce County Community Coalition and the Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness. Known for his collaborative spirit, he fosters partnerships to address diverse community needs, and he describes himself as “just a cool person all around,” reflecting his approachable nature and commitment to positive change.

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Kendra Jones is an experienced consultant with over 10 years in human services, specializing in workforce development and programs that help individuals transition back into their communities after being involved with the legal system. A graduate of the Evergreen State College-Tacoma Program with a degree in law, government, and public policy, she has played a key role as a Strategy Officer at the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, forming partnerships that connect employers with skilled individuals seeking new opportunities. Her work as a community researcher on the Community Reinvestment Plan (Department of Commerce) addresses disparities caused by past policies. Active in the Tacoma Black Collective and a member of the Social and Legal Justice Committee, Kendra supports families and communities through her leadership. She has also led partnerships with local organizations and facilities through her consulting firm, KJ Jones, ensuring effective community reintegration. Her ongoing efforts include raising mental health awareness in Black and Brown communities, uniting families, and helping them break free from poverty.

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