2024-2025 Board of Directors
Lethia Owens, CSP
President
Known for her unparalleled ability to educate and inspire people from every walk of life Lethia Owens is a best-selling author, Tech CEO, international leadership expert, and speaker who is ranked #8 among the top 30 brand gurus in the world.
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Jecara Rivera
President-elect
Jecara Rivera is the CEO of Empower You. As a coach, keynote speaker and
author, her mission is to empower, inspire and equip individuals and corporate
teams to discover their inner power, overcome adversities and work fearlessly
towards achieving their personal and professional goals.
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Robert Kennedy III
Immed. Past President
Robert Kennedy III – RK3 is the founder and CEO of Kennetik Kommunications, a leading communication and presentation training firm for the real estate industry. Through keynotes, workshop programs, coaching, consulting and emcee-ing, Robert works with leaders who need to deliver critical messages with confidence.
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John McCarty
Treasurer
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Jasmine Romaine
Member-at-large
Jasmine Romaine is an International Keynote Speaker, Radio Personality, Communications
Strategist, and International Best Selling Author of Speak to Profit: Speak with Confidence and Jazz Up Your Sales! Jasmine was also part of the cast in the bold remake of the film, The Color Purple (2023) and several other film projects.
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Jason Murray
Member-at-large
Jason Murray is an experienced speaker, sales & marketing consultant and bestselling author with a
proven track record for success, by consistently delivering results throughout an extensive career in
sales and marketing, healthcare, financial services, and leadership development.
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Traci Ruiz
Member-at-large
With over 25 years of distinguished service, Traci Ruiz, M.Ed, retired as one of the highest-ranking Latina police officers in the United States. She served as Michigan’s sole woman of color subject control officer, training law enforcement in hand-to-hand combat, survival skills, and de-escalation techniques for two decades...
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Nicole Van Valen
Member-at-large
Nicole Van Valen, M.S., L.M.F.T, SHRM-SCP, is a distinguished
leader, advisor, board member, and professional speaker with
over two decades of experience in healthcare, behavioral
health, and the entertainment industry.
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Leila Kubesch
Secretary
Leila Kubesch, inducted into the Teachers Hall of Fame, is an award-winning educator and photographer known for blending her talents to inspire. As a communication strategist, she ensures her audience engages, laughs, and leaves ready to join her 3C movement: Communicate, Connect, & Collaborate.
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