Crecilla Scott, Politics & Wisdom | Scott is the founder and CEO of Infinity Research, LLC, a social science research company located in Maryland. In addition to research, the company creates professional development workshops that focus on career planning skills that are critical to professional development, career growth, and advancement. Crecilla has worked for several nonprofit organizations committed to improving opportunities for youth. She is passionate about educational issues, particularly as they relate to underrepresented populations. As an education researcher, she has examined issues such as the achievement gap, college enrollment and retention, and graduation rates. Her academic interests include researched-based approaches to educating hard-to-reach populations and current school models that work. She is an avid reader with interests in contemporary issues that affect the community. Crecilla is also a passionate speaker who has given professional presentations for various organizations and federal agencies. She earned a Masters degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland College Park.
Fadesola Adetosoye, Social Issues | A great man once said, "Resolve to succeed. The greatest discovery one can make is that nothing is impossible." This quote resonates through Fadesola, an emPower magazine social issues contributor and blogger, as she strives to pursue and accomplish her ultimate goals in life. She comes from a Nigerian background and was born and raised Silver Spring, MD. Miss Adetosoye is a current graduate student, working on her M.S. in Health Policy at The George Washington University. Her focuses are health disparities, among disenfranchised population, and reproductive health, among residents of developing nations. Currently, Fadesola works as a Program Manager with a quasi-government organization in Washington, D.C. and will serve as a Faculty Advisor for PIC during the 44th Presidential Inauguration activities. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. Most recently, she was recognized as a Wyeth Scholar and received the Baer Award for Individual Excellence from The George Washington University. Miss Adetosoye is passionate about the social issues impacting our nation, especially as they relate to health and economic disparities. She has several years of experience in management and health sciences research. During her free time, Ms. Adetosoye enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends, participating in community service activities and catching some 'shut eye' if time permits.
Tyree Anderson, History, Culture & Theology | Reverend Tyree A. Anderson is a native of Birmingham, AL and he is married to the former Denise Brown, PhD and they have one child, Lesley Asantewaa Anderson. He currently serves as the Executive Pastor at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA under the pastorate of Rev. Lee A Earl. At Shiloh, he uses his gifts of preaching, teaching, and discipleship development to empower those he encounters. Recognized by his colleagues and former professors as a rising scholar. He is the recipient of a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a M.A. in American History from George Mason University, and a M.Div. degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. He is the 2002 recipient of the Evelyn Pugh Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in History from George Mason University Department of History. In 2005, Rev. Anderson served as the only student lecturer for the John Malcus Ellison Convocation at Virginia Union University School of Theology. Rev. Anderson has also studied African Traditional Religions in Ghana, West Africa. He has lectured on Liberation Theology in Uganda, East Africa. Rev. Anderson also serves as the founding director of an international theological Christian Education program at Shiloh for pastors and elders in Uganda. Rev. Anderson is a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. former member of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences and the American Historical Association. He is also a mentor and confidant to many seminarians. Rev. Anderson has dedicated his life to make the Kingdom of God a reality in the lives of those he encounters. His scripture of encouragement is Matthew 5:11-12 "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Kaye Guidugli | is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and currently resides in Baltimore, MD where she is pursuing a Masters of Arts in Theology from St. Mary’s Seminary & University’s Ecumenical Institute. As a former middle school teacher Ms. Guidugli has a special interest in the moral and character development of children and adolescents.
