Bobbi Brown is a seasoned communications professional, former Chair of the Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education, and the visionary founder of #100GirlsLeading. This nonprofit organization, based in Bridgeport, empowers under-serv...

 Gemeem Davis serves as the Vice President and Co-Director of Bridgeport Generation Now, a grassroots organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement and community empowerment in Bridgeport, CT. A proud native of Bridgeport, Gemeem wa...

Lillie Ennis is a dynamic entrepreneur, public speaker, and life coach. She is the visionary founder of The Lillie Ennis Group, a consulting and networking firm committed to promoting local businesses and organizing impactful community e...

 Adriane V. Jefferson (she/her/hers) is a national award-winning cultural equity expert, arts administrator, and public speaker. Initiator of the cultural equity plan for the city of New Haven, she has worked professionally in the arts and...

 David Daniels III, a retired police lieutenant from Bridgeport, Connecticut, is the author of *Black and Blue in Bridgeport* and the founder of The Bridgeport Jazz Fest. For over three decades, Daniels has served as a dedicated officer, c...

 Chef Damon Daye is a dynamic and versatile artist, currently serving as the executive chef and co-owner of 29 Markle Ct in Bridgeport, CT. With nearly three decades of experience, he has been crafting and perfecting not only food but also...

 Vernon Thompson is the principal of Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport, CT, one of the few public high schools in the state's most populous city. Thompson has worn many hats, including Coach, Teacher, Special Education Certified Edu...

 John Gomes is an American businessman, public servant, and a leading candidate for mayor of Bridgeport, CT, in the 2023 election. Originally from Cape Verde, Gomes immigrated to the United States at age 9, arriving with limited English bu...

 Charles Grady is the founder and CEO of the Connecticut Hall of Change. With a distinguished career in law enforcement, he has not only achieved numerous successes but has also launched a variety of programs aimed at helping formerly inca...