Greetings from the Editor-in-Chief I am thrilled to introduce Legacy’s 2019 40 Under 40 honorees to the world!
Tonight is an important chapter in your life. You have officially been put on notice that your unique contribution to South Florida matters. You’ve been put on notice that you have a responsibility that extends far beyond your immediate circle of family and business associates. And, mostly importantly, you’re now on notice that failure is not an option. To be honest, the best part of my job is having the ability to uplift my people. It excites me to cast a spotlight on a select group of African Americans who are committed to making a difference in their community. No, this is nothing new for the Talented Tenth. Thus, this public affirmation is simply the icing on the cake. As you join the ranks of hundreds of other professionals with this prestigious distinction, yes, the time will eventually come when you’re no longer under 40. However, just imagine how much more seasoned and wiser you will be then? You’ll be primed to join the ranks of Legacy’s Most Powerful Blacks in South Florida! But first things first. Let’s savor this moment tonight as we celebrate your achievements as a 40 Under 40 honoree. Just remember, to whom much is given, much will be required. No pressure. No pressure at all. LOL Russell Motley Legacy Editor-in-Chief
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Program Honoring
South Florida’s 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow of 2019 Processional of Honorees Welcome Darryl Forges Host Greetings Russell Motley Legacy Editor-in-Chief
Kelvin Watson Broward County Director of Libraries
Mikiba Foster
Manager African American Research Library
Introduction of Legacy 40 Under 40 Board Dr. Alexia Q. Rolle Board President
Presentation of Proclamation Mayor Matthew A. Pigatt Introduction Jerome Hutchinson CEO, ICABA
Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin
CEO, Broward Black Chamber of Commerce
Presentation of Honorees Darryl Forges Host
Closing Remarks Russell Motley Legacy Editor-in-Chief
Congratulations to Edwiygh Franck
Talent Development Director, NCCI for being selected as one of Legacy’s 40 Under 40.
Please visit ncci.com.
Reception Host -
Darryl Forges
Darryl Forges is a reporter for NBC 6 from Atlanta, Georgia. Besides reporting for NBC 6. Forges also cofounded, produces and hosts a weekly segment called “The NBC 6 Breakdown” that focuses on the biggest topics affecting Millennials. Before coming to South Florida Forges was a reporter for WAKA/WNCF in Montgomery, Alabama. While there, Forges won several awards from the Associated Press and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Since Forges moved to South Florida he has covered several hurricanes, elections, other national stories, and interviewed politicians and celebrities including Oprah, John Legend, and Common.
Reception Deejay -
Richard Way III ‘DJ Way Trae’
Richard Way III, DJ WayTrae, is a South Florida DJ, host and producer. His music career began at the age of 8 years old, singing in the choir in church and playing the trumpet. Never afraid to be the center of attention and entertain an audience, he began DJ’ing at 13 years old. Known for his signature upscale party, “The Black & White Affair” he provides the musical entertainment for weddings, family reunions, private parties and more.
Catering -
Chef Boris Seymour
Boris Seymore is the Executive Chef and owner of BDS Catering & Productions. Trained at the Lincoln Culinary Institute, Chef Boris’ specialty is serve great tasting food that people enjoy eating and sharing. Crediting his ability to adapt and adjust, he studied the art of food, became knowledgeable of food pairings, flavors, and seasonings and found an appreciation for a diverse palate of cuisine. His dedication paired with his vibrant sense of humor and obvious skills in the kitchen has allowed him to serve a multitude of clients from differing backgrounds and cook anything from Asian Fusion to Soul Food. His living mission is offering turnkey solutions for private and corporate clients that are executed flawlessly. With Chef Boris, It’s More Than an Event, It’s an Experience.
Legacy Miami’s 2019
JOHN AARON
TONY BARNES
Real Estate Mogul Aaron Organization
Founder Tony Barnes Productions
JOSEPH ELLICK JR.
HON. MCKENZIE FLEURIMOND
CEO Highly Unique South Florida
KEVIN JENNINGS
General Manager The Midas Companies
DOMINIQUE E. MOODY
Commissioner City of North Miami Beach
DEREK JONES
PHILLIP MATTHEW BROWN JR.
GENEVIEVE CARVIL-HARRIS
ERIC FOSTER II
TAHLIA R. GRAY, MBA
MICHAEL JOSEPH
CHRISTINE LOUISSAINT, ESQ.
Multimedia Photographer & Editor, WSVN
President/Founder Get After It Now, Inc
CEO UnitedCoin Foundation, Inc.
Commissioner City of North Miami Beach
ROSIE NWAKANMA
ADRIAN K. REYNOLDS
Administrative Officer III Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation
Director, Global Strategic Sourcing, Technology & Innovation, Carnival Corporation
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Medical Education, University of Miami
BROOKE SHARPTON
JANEICE SMITH-ALEXANDRE
CHRISTINA SPIGNER
Portfolio Officer Grove Bank & Trust
School Counselor/ CEO RIZE, Inc.
Corps de ballet Miami City Ballet
Capacity Building Strategist Free To Live Management Services, LLC
City of Miami
Associate General Counsel Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
ROSHELL R. RINKINS
Director, Grants Administration The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
ROBERT STEPHENS
Lead Pastor/CEO The Grace Center Church
40 Under 40 Honorees
ALTHERESA CLARK, LCSW Therapist Inspire4Purpose, LLC
UDONIS HASLEM
Three-time NBA Champion, Philanthropist and Businessman Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation
JEREMY MATHIS
VICKY COLAS
Chef, Nutritionist, Entrepreneur Pro Kitchen Hub, LLC & Unique Culinary Group, LLC
LATRICE HILL
ERIC D. COLEMAN, ESQ. Associate Carlton Fields, P.A.
BRANDYSS Y. HOWARD
JODANE CRAIGMAN Creative Director Intravate Consultants
SHIRLINE JEAN
Executive Director In City Dance Club of Miami
N.E.T. Administrator: Overtown City of Miami/Brand 2 Brand Marketing Inc.
Licensed Practical Nurse Jessie Trice Community Health System
CEO House Hogs
Owner Freedom Cash Home Buyers
JOSHUA A. MATHIS
HERMAN MCLEAN
MARCO MOLINET
REGGIE ROBY
JEFF ROCKER, LMHC
ALECIA RODRIGUEZ
BRITTANY A. SHARPTON
MYRTIL DEJEAN TALKS, JR.
DR. TRACY TIMBERLAKE
Lieutenant Broward County Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue
Owner Blue Light Consulting Services
CEO How We See It, Inc.
Founder Drtracytimberlake.com
CFO/Cofounder How We See It, Inc
Therapist Sadie’s Daughter, Inc./Sadie’s Kids
DAVID WARD
Director - Telematics & Connected Technology Ryder System, Inc.
Film Producer Florida Film House
President & CEO Apexa Consulting
TIANNA S. WARD
Senior Manager of Strategic Pricing & Analytics World Fuel Services, Inc.
Legacy South Florida’s 2019
ANTHONY T. BARBER I CEO Troy’s BARBEQUE
WILNEEDA A. EMMANUEL, J.D.
TIAUNDRA BELL, LCSW
YONEL BREDY, MSPT
Coordinator for Specialized Children’s Programs Community Health of South Florida, Inc
COO Bredy Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, LLC
JARONICA BYNER, MHSA, MPH Financial Controller MIND & MOBILITY
Chief of Staff to Mayor Mack Bernard Palm Beach County
Regional Compliance Director DB Schenker
CORENZO ENGLISH
CARLA ELIZABETH ERSKINE
EDWIYGH FRANCK, PH.D.
MARCK K. JOSEPH, ESQ.
WILNAR JEANNE JULMISTE, ESQ.
LEON (MARTINI) MARTIN
JASON A. MCINTOSH, ESQ.
AYANNA PROVIDENCE
CHRISTINA L. ROMELUS
CLAUDEL J. SAMSON
TAKENYA WALKER
STORMY WELLINGTON
CHRISTOPHER “KALIB” WHITE
Attorney at Law The Joseph Firm, P.A.
JAMIL NEWELL
Co-Owner Engineered Design Services
RICKY VIRTUOSO Casting Director Ricky Virtuoso Inc.
Partner/Litigation Attorney AndersonGlenn LLP
Founder & CEO Perfectly Sculpted
Clinical Pharmacist Walgreens Centralized Services Site Operations
Attorney McDonald Hopkins
Co-Founder & Producer Vibe95
City Commissioner City of Boynton Beach
CEO Girl Hold My Hand
Talent Development Director NCCI Holdings, Inc. & Trin’s Sweet Treats
Attorney Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Real Estate Broker/ Mortgage Broker Sole International Realty
Founder Seven Fx Graphics and Imagery
40 Under 40 Honorees
MARLYNNDA L. CALIXTE Co-owner Delite Whitening
BUERA GAMBLE
AJA CARTWRIGHT
Owner/Designer Sassafras Custom LLC.
TIA L. GIBBS, ESQ.
MARILYN GUIRAND-MILHOMME
CHEF KIARA “KITCHEN KILLA” HARDY
Assistant Professor of Academic Success, St. Thomas University School of Law
DR. PAUL L. MOORE, ESQ.
BREION MOSES, M.P.A.
CHEF BORIS SEYMORE
Executive Chef/ CEO BDS Catering & Productions LLC
DR. CHANADRA YOUNG WHITING Assistant Department Chairwoman and Professor Florida International University
ALICIA Y. DUNCAN
Attorney Office of the State Attorney, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
CEO/Designer Eminent by Buera
Dean of Business & Attorney at Law Broward College
ALEXCIA COX, ESQ.
Owner Billing 2Go
Co-Founder Seven Hillz Productions
MILTON C. SPENCE, III
Assistant Principal/Vice President of Literacy Connection Broward County Schools
Chef Kitchen Killa Culinary Solutions
STEVENIR “WEBA” MURPHY
SHENIQUE B. NAGELBUSH
Founder & CEO I Am Queen Clothing, Inc.
Small Business Relationship Manager TD Bank
Founder & CEO Well-Rounded Consulting, LLC
AURA. H. THOMAS
Legislative Assistant Office of Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis/City of Miramar
SCHNELLE TONGE, ESQ.
AYESHA WILLIAMS
DR. KYLA L. WILLIAMS
TERRANCE WILSON, SR.
CEO of Legacy of Change Legacy of Change, Inc.
Mathematics Professor Broward College
Attorney at Law 15th Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office
Pastor, COOL Church
40 UNDER 40 Executive Board
ALEXIA ROLLE - President
Dr. Alexia Q. Rolle, a graduate of UCF and NSU, is director of Career and Technical Education at Miami Dade College. Rolle also serves as president of the executive board for Legacy 40 Under 40, board chair of Black Professionals Network, and Director of Operations with DIBIA Dream. Rolle, a Miami-Dade (Homestead) naive, is committed to the enhancement of her community.
STEPHANE ELIAS - Vice President
Stephane Elias is a HaitianAmerican entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder/CEO of E-nnovative Health; a digital health firm. Elias serves as a trusted adviser to leading healthcare organizations, health systems, medical group practices, community health centers and not-for-profits.
ZEDRICK BARBER - Parliamentarian
By Laws Committee Chairman Zedrick Barber II, Esq., is a leading attorney with great legal prowess and acumen dedicated to obtaining justice. As principal attorney of the Barber Firm, LLC., his practice expands throughout Florida. Best known for his advocacy on behalf of families killed by Brightline (Florida’s high speed train), his practice focuses on wrongful death law, personal injury law, criminal misconduct and contract litigation. Hailing from West Palm Beach, Zedrick is a double graduate of Florida A&M University and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
ZACHARY RINKINS -
Secretary Zach Rinkins is a lifelong South Floridian committed to economic empowerment and service. He wrote I Am College Material! Your Guide to Unlimited College, Career and Life Success
(Australia Publishing) to close the achievement gap and give parents, teachers, and students a competitive advantage over the college experience. An Associated Press award-winning communicator, he is a graduate of Florida A&M University and a recipient of the prestigious Knight-Ridder Silver Knight Award in Speech.
Fundraising/Special Events
KASSANDRA CENEAS
- Chairwoman Kassandra Ceneas is CEO of “ Convivial Link.” One of her greatest passions was to build a professional networking event to unite and develop professional relationships that boost an individual’s future business and connect them with the right prospects to find out about new trends in today’s competitive industry. She is the president of the “Haitian-American Historic Society,” designed to unite and promote historic awareness of the Haitian-American culture. She is a trained mediator for Florida Supreme Court in Circuit Civil cases. Ceneas’ educational background includes a bachelor’s in Communications from Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Ceneas is an adventurous mentor and entrepreneur at heart who believes that failure will never overtake if her determination to succeed is always stronger.
Marketing/PR
CRYSTAL MATHIS -
Chairwoman Born and raised in Lauderhill, Crystal Chanel is the owner of Press Release Marketing, LLC, a full-service marketing company that offers event hosting, social media management, business development, community engagement, and influencer endorsement. When hosting, Chanel is known to have a dynamic presence. Whether hosting a gala, wine tasting, business conference, spiritual affair, or talk forum, Chanel is always ready to use her strategic event marketing skills to make any affair an unforgettable one.
Membership
JERVONTE EDMONDS - Chair
Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds is the founder and CEO of Suits For Seniors Inc., a youth preparedness and
40 UNDER 40 Executive Board
exposure program. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida Atlantic University. Edmonds is the author of Adventures of the Rich and Famous, a book that teaches young children they were made to be great in life. Edmonds believes everyone should, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world”– Gandhi
NICOLE PETERKIN
Nicole Cummings Peterkin is an engineering program manager at Aerojet Rocketdyne. Peterkin has worked at Aerojet Rocketdyne for 13 years. She started as an intern when the company was known as Pratt & Whitney. In addition to her work at Aerojet, Peterkin works to promote STEM enrichment in schools and raise knowledge and awareness of engineering within the community. She regularly visits local schools to expose students to the excitement of being an engineer.
LATOYA STIRRUP
Entrepreneur, producer, strategist LaToya Stirrup gets things done. With more than 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Stirrup is able to bring a wealth of knowledge to any business challenge. She’s a speaker and co-founder of KAZMALEJE, founding member and president of Digital Grass Innovation & Technology, co-host of Tech, Beats & Bytes, and cohost of Stir it Up! Wednesdays during the “Midday Meditation” show on 92.7 FM WZOP.
RICHARD WAY
Richard Way III is a Merrill Financial Solutions adviser at Bank of America serving south Broward County. Way, native of Miami, earned his bachelor’s of science in finance at Florida Memorial University and his MBA at Florida A&M University respectively. Outside of
his financial services office, Way is a co-owner of Wisemen Music Group, an upcoming music production company, and owner of Urban Miami Inc., a south Florida media company. Way is involved in various professional organizations that continue to enhance the social and service culture is south Florida and will continue to support programs and initiatives directed towards positive growth in south Florida.
ASHLEE THOMAS
Ashlee Thomas is committed to building thriving arts communities and considers herself a cultural ambassador of South Florida. A graduate of Florida State University and Florida International University, she has a strong background in business, arts, and public administration. She has worked in management at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center & Adrienne Arsht Center. She is the cofounder and president of MUCE, an arts production company that brings brands and ideas to life with art. Follow her @muce305
DARRYL FORGES
Darryl Forges is a reporter for NBC 6 from Atlanta, Georgia. Besides reporting for NBC 6. Forges also cofounded, produces and hosts a weekly segment called “The NBC 6 Breakdown” that focuses on the biggest topics affecting Millennials. Before coming to South Florida Forges was a reporter for WAKA/WNCF in Montgomery, Alabama. While there, Forges won several awards from the Associated Press and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Since Forges moved to South Florida he has covered several hurricanes, elections, other national stories, and interviewed politicians and celebrities including Oprah, John Legend, and Common. Forges has received an Emmy nomination for his hard work on breaking news coverage. When Forges is away from the demanding grind of South Florida news he enjoys emceeing and hosting events for the community, and also enjoying quality time with his dog Nola. Forges is also: treasurer of the NABJ South Florida Chapter, Legacy Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Future Black Leaders recipient, and 40 Under 40 executive board member.