Dr. Bryan J. Williams is a Houston-based educational leader whose journey from poverty in Kansas City to earning a doctorate in education reflects a lifelong commitment to learning, mentorship, and service. Influenced by a “village” of teachers and community figures who saw his potential—beginning with a YMCA instructor who taught him to conquer fear—Williams became the first male in his family to graduate high school and later earned bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Dr. Williams embraces his role as a model for students. He is a lifelong learner and participates in outdoor activities like kayaking and swimming, 

Rev. Jermine D. Alberty, M.Div., BSB/M is a pastor, author, mental health educator, and organizational consultant whose work bridges faith, purpose, community leadership, and emotional well-being. He is the Founder of SALT Initiative LLC, a coaching and consulting platform dedicated to helping individuals and institutions pursue purpose-driven transformation through the SALT Model—Service, Affirmation, Love, and Transformation. His portfolio includes coaching cohorts, curriculum development, trauma-informed ministry training, and multimedia content such as The SALT Talk Podcast and The SALT Circle.

With more than two decades of experience across ministry, mental health, and nonprofit leadership, Rev. Alberty specializes in integrating spiritual formation with mental health literacy, resilience practices, and healing-centered community engagement. He equips leaders and communities to move from intention to execution, and from aspiration to purpose.