Meet the creative minds that bring the innovative thoughts & ideas of our company to life!
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc.
​ PRESIDENT 
COMMISSIONER ROBBIE N. BUTLER
is CEO of Speak Up Enterprises,  President of Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc., Host of the annual Ms.  Single Mom Empowerment Forum™, and Author of “Ms. Single Mom – Yes, You Can!” and "Ms. Single Mom, Elevate Your Game!"
​Commissioner Butler purposely empowers the underserved and underrepresented to succeed.  
​She serves as a City of Long Beach Equity & Human Relations Commissioner, and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  (www.speakupempowermentfoundation.org)

PARTNERS/SENIOR ADVISORS

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​​ Mrs. BARBARA SULLIVAN-GEORGE
 Sullivan International, Inc. CEO, and Fifty Nifty Co-Founder.  Mrs. Sullivan-George is an advocate  of small business and community consensus builder. Sullivan International's specialty is the creation and administration of Supplier Development, Business Development Solutions, Staff Management and Learning Initiatives. (www.sullivaninternational.com)
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Dr. FARAH NAZ KHALEGHI​
Executive Director of the Long Beach Community Improvement League, Dr. Khaleghi has over 25 years of experience as an administrator of educational institutions from grades Preschool-9th. She is Exec. Dir. & Program Dir. for LBCIL's Child Development Centers.  LBCIL is Long Beach’s oldest anti-poverty organization. (www.lbcil.org) 
SENIOR PLANNING ADVISORS
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 Dr. MINNIE  DOUGLAS
Long Beach City College ​Professor Emeritus & retired Nursing Professional, Dr. Douglas has a sincere concern for contemporary problems and is involved in numerous influential community groups. She is recognized as a local leader, is the recipient of countless awards and honors, and has served on several educational and community boards. 
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Ms. PHYLLIS VENABLE Silhouette Consulting Group CEO/Founder, ​Ms. Venable serves on an abundance of community boards and supports the Long Beach Mombasa Sister City Org. She promotes international awareness and her company provides expertise to develop business opportunities and bridge economic gaps.  www.silhouetteconsultinggroup.com
ADVISORY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS & KEY VOLUNTEERS
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​Mrs. SHEILA GILLIAM-WILEY
A passionate community leader and respected mentor, Mrs. Wiley (aka SunniLa) is a committed community leader and trusted advisor, bringing a wealth of experience in Workforce Training and Development, Strategic Planning, and Program and Grant Management. Her longstanding dedication to empowering individuals—especially emerging professionals—has made a meaningful impact, helping many achieve their career goals and realize their potential.
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Ms. MECHELLE ROBERTS
Leasing and Contracting Supervisor at the Long Beach Housing Authority, Ms. Roberts   manages recruitment, retention, and education efforts for Housing Providers. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Marketing,  and runs a small business​ with her adult children.
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Ms. ZENOBIA E. MILLET
Host/Producer/Curator at Tech Diva & the Luxury Lifestyle Online TV Show, Wine Ambassador at Boisset Collection, and Founder at the Funding Boutique a company which provides access to alternative working capital. Ms. Millet champions entrepreneurship opportunity and thinks out of the box while exploring new and different techniques to build and brand a business.  626.376.4220 https://bio.site/TechDivaZenobia
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​Mrs. CHERYL FOSTER
Professional Football Players Mothers  Association (PFPMA) Education Coordinator & VIXI Hand Fans CEO, Mrs. Foster provides education, leadership and support for the mothers of NFL players. Her many specialties include retail, branding, and event planning for weddings, sports events, concerts, and festivals.(www.vixihandfans.com) Instagram: @vixihandfans
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES: 
We also utilize the talent of an array of industry consultants, each with extensive experience in varying areas of specialization.
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​Ms. TONI WASHINGTON
PUBLIC RELATIONS/PUBLICITY
Sistah CEO Public Relations Sr. Publicist & Owner, Ms. Washington is a former protegee of  Ms. Pat Tobin of Pat Tobin & Assoc., and possesses a vast array of industry contacts coupled with years of public relations and event publicity experience.
​Mr. THAD JACKSON - PHOTOGRAPHY
Highly sought after around the Greater Long Beach area,   Mr. Jackson is a retired public school administrator and local photographer extraodinair who is able to capture  a moment with exact precision and transorm it into a treasured lifelong memory.
​Mr. ERIC HERBERT - VIDEOGRAPHY 
Artrucolor representitive, Mr. Herbert is the talent that is able to grab the moving parts of our annual event and create a lasting story for our playbook of memories.
FUND DEVELOPER / GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITER
CREATIVE CONTENT / GHOST WRITER / COPYWRITER
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Ms. LEAH MASSY
35-year fund development professional, Ms. Massy works with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, business entities, health & human services organizations, and educational institutions throughout the United States. Her expertise includes public relations and strategic planning, the design and implementation of fundraising, marketing and publicity campaigns, grant and proposal writing, business & strategic planning, and community outreach and development. (909) 734-4335  [email protected]
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Ms. PEACHI WILLIAMS 
Founder and CEO of The Write Mixx, Inc., a creative content and brand engagement firm, and Color Me Brand, an ecosystem for microbusinesses and solopreneurs to help build their brands, Ms. Williams is a copywriter by trade, she also hosts the Talk Like a Brand podcast. With her 20+ years of experience, you're definitely in the Write Mixx.  (www.thewritemixx.com)