Speakers and Providers
2023 Black Youth Wellness Summit
Host/Moderator
No Limit Larry
No Limit Larry is a part of the number 1 morning show, No Limit Larry and the Morning Maddhouse. He is a Charlotte Native and Johnson C. Smith University graduate and is now celebrating 25 years as a Radio Personality for Power 98!
Sonyia Richardson, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Dr. Sonyia Richardson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work, Director of the Race and Social Equity Research Academy, and the Founder and Director of the…
Joseph Graham Jr.
For over two decades, Joseph Graham Jr. has had the privilege of inspiring leaders and working with universities, primary schools, organizations and schools with dynamic…
A. Maurice Harvey, LCSW, LISW-CP
A. Maurice Harvey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving the Greater Charlotte community. In 2008, he earned his Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from…
Mekhi Hill, MPH
Mekhi Hill is a dynamic 24-year-old social entrepreneur and thought leader from Sicklerville, NJ. His experience living abroad and in various regions of the United States…
Chase Howard
Chase Howard is a rising junior at Palisades High School in Charlotte. He is vice president of the Charlotte Mecklenburg youth council and has worked closely with local…
Quadasia Prescod
Quadasia Prescod is a freelance multimedia artist with a bachelor’s degree in visual art & design from the North Carolina A&T State University. Her body of work…
Niambi Goings
Niambi Goings began her yoga journey in 2010, in search of a form of physical activity for her to enjoy. Niambi has always loved movement and low impact classes, which drew…
Tiawana Brown
Tiawana (Tia) Brown is a remarkable individual who has overcome domestic violence and mass incarceration. She was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite…
Quatavia Jones
Quatavia Jones was created to be captivating! The product of teen pregnancy in the 70’s with both parents being addicts, she survived NYC foster care system. After being…
Lakisha Harris, MA, LCMHC
Lakisha Harris is a dedicated mental health therapist and owner of Harris Counseling and Coaching PLLC. On a mission to guide individuals towards their best lives…
Sheree Mangum is a Mental Health Associate Therapist at Harris Counseling and Coaching PLLC. Sheree is a passionate therapist committed to supporting teenagers…
Cotrane Penn is the Executive Director of Student Wellness & Academic Support for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). CMS is the 17th largest school district in the…
Sheriff Garry L. McFadden
Sheriff Garry L. McFadden was elected to serve as the 45th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County and was sworn into office on December 4, 2018. Prior to being elected…
Dr. Tinka Barnes began her West African dance training in 1999 while in medical school at the University of Kansas medical school in Kansas City, KS by her first teacher…
Charlotte African Drum and Dance Collective (CADDC) was founded with the purpose of sharing West African Drum and Dance culture. With weekly high energy community…
JaNee Watkins
JaNee Watkins is a junior at Harding University High School in the IB program. She just recently started writing poems, and she love all things artsy…