Mr. Reggie Mebane is an exceptional leader of leaders. During his 23-year career at FedEx, he advanced from loading trucks on the night shift to becoming Chief Operating Officer of a $2 billion business unit. Reggie completed his career pathway as a Senior Executive Service (SES) in the government sector which spanned over two decades. His journey exemplifies what happens when an organization treats people not as positions to be filled but as investments to be developed. Reggie has a wealth of knowledge in the world of leadership and has paid it forward in the career pathway of countless leaders during his more that 4 decades of senior executive leadership. Enjoy the journey!

Dr. Julianna Hynes is a seasoned executive development and career advancement coach with over 15 years of experience. She helps clients shift from autopilot to a deliberate mindset, enhancing confidence, leadership skills, and influence.

Working with diverse leaders at various career levels—from individual contributors to executives—and across multiple industries, such as healthcare, technology, financial services, and pharmaceuticals, Dr. Hynes focuses on building critical skills like influence, executive presence, and strategic thinking. Clients achieve meaningful results, including promotions, increased confidence, stronger relationships, and higher-performing teams.

Dr. Dawn-Nicole McIlwain is the 2024 Winner of the Prestigious Candace Award from National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc, an Ex-BCG’er & the Award Winning CEO & Founder of ProcuraFind, Formerly, Queen City Women in Business™ (QCWIB), one of the fastest growing platforms for Small Businesses seeking to work with major organizations in any, or all sectors.

Dr. McIlwain is on a mission to make it easier for small businesses to connect to corporate organizations, and through the launch of ProcuraFind, a membership-based, online supplier-sourcing-and-development community and B2B matchmaking platform, small businesses are getting access to contract opportunities faster; via early and often access to decision makers.

Dr. McIlwain, is the brainchild and creator of the official CARES framework for Small Business Suppliers Nationwide—"Contracting Awareness, Readiness & Education for Small-Business Suppliers." This innovative, five-phase program is designed to transform small businesses into supplier-ready enterprises, enhancing their competitiveness in securing corporate and government contracts.