Speakers and Presenters
2024 Youth Mental Wellness Summit
Host/Moderator
Ohavia Phillips
A Brooklyn native, Ohavia Phillips is living the dream in all things sports, media and entertainment. Ohavia is an electrifying emcee, in-arena host for The Charlotte…
Guest Speaker
DJ Ace
DJ Ace, as he is known to his listeners, started working in radio in 2011. In 2016, he debuted with Radio One Charlotte’s 92.7 The Block. In addition to working…
Carla A. Carlisle
Carla Carlisle is a Certified Trauma Informed Advocate, TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and proud boy mom. Carla had the honor of being a storyteller for This Is My Brave…
Council Member Tiawana Brown
Council Member Tiawana Brown, the District 3 Representative for the Charlotte City Council. She is a remarkable individual who has overcome domestic violence and mass…
Chase Howard
Chase Howard is a student at Palisades High School in Charlotte. North Carolina. He is best known has an Advocate and a Student Leader. Chase is currently…
Joseph Graham Jr.
Joseph Graham Jr. is the Faith and Wellness Program Facilitator responsible for program coordination and development for faith and mental wellness, capacity building…
Rulondo T. Anderson, Sr.
MA, LCMHCS, LPC
Rulondo T. Anderson Sr. is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in the state of North Carolina. He has over 20 years of experience in the fields of mental…
Rochelle V. Gray
Rochelle V. Gray is a passionate Educational Coach, Teacher, Author and Administrator with over 20 years of experience helping students achieve their full potential. She…
Dr. Kareem Puranda
LCMHCS, LCAS, TFCBT
Dr. Puranda is a former police officer turned Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and Clinical Addiction Specialist who is also certified in Trauma Focused…
Rev. Damiko Faulkner
Rev. Faulker is the Artist Manager/Co-Owner of Grindhaus Studios where he manages performing artist and oversee daily operation of co-working space for creatives. He is…
Darius-Daniel Spencer
Darius-Daniel Spencer attends East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He aspires to be a Motivational Rapper/Artist. Darius-Daniel loves…
Vernessa Bowles, PhD
Dr. Vernessa Bowles is a licensed psychological associate and family advocate. She is the Director of Student Wellness and Academic Support Charlotte Mecklenburg…