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Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes ™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarr...

Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes ™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarr...

Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes ™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarr...

Jeff Christian is the CEO of C4 Leaders and co-host of Life’s Essential Ingredients podcast . C4 Leaders is a grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is to build community. 2021 will mark its rebranding of putting 100% of efforts into helping individuals, families, teams, and organizations ignite the greatness within. C4 Leaders is accomplishing this in two specific ways. First, they are...

Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes ™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarr...

Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes ™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarr...

Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes ™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarr...

Sivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes ™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarr...

Monaé Everett is a celebrity hair stylist, author, and public speaker with over 18 years of experience. Her work can be seen in media ranging from Harper’s BAZAAR to Yahoo! and ESSENCE to Hair’s How. She has worked with celebs including Tia Mowry, Yara Shahidi, Emily Tosta and Nickelodeon starlets Lizzy Greene and Sofia Wylie. Monaé loves to educate and has launched “ The Monae Life Academy ” onli...

Helen Williams is the CEO of HMW Sports, LLC and a College Basketball analyst. She helps coaches advance their careers by providing them with leadership and management tools that allow them to be more mindful, planful, and strategic with their professional development. Helen is the author of “ Coach Like A Mother, A Guide For The 21st Century Sports Coach ”. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health...

Whitney Holtzman is the Founder and CEO of Social Victories , a marketing and branding firm for leaders in the sports world, and author of the best-selling book “ You Are the First You .” Whitney has worked for many of the top companies in the sports world, including ESPN, Turner Sports, the Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, VaynerMedia, the Ross Initiative for Sports and Equality, as well as...

Born and raised in Argentina and currently living in France, Lucas Caneda is global team leader at Uniqorn Incubator and a professional rugby player in Sarlat Rugby . He grew up as a die-hard rugby player starting at the tender age of 5. Even though he suffered what many thought would be a career-ending knee injury, he moved to France and became a professional rugby player. After a few years in Fr...

Beth Gardner is a former athlete, Life coach and a breast cancer survivor. She has been nationally active over the course of two decades advocating with non-profit organizations such as LiveSTRONG , Susan G. Komen and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital . She co-founded a Row for the Cure Chapter in Philadelphia by creating a row-a-thon along historical landmark Boat House Row . Her professional...

Jonathan Jones is a best-selling author, 2-time TEDx speaker , and host of Beyond the Ball ! He serves and supports student-athletes and young professionals who believe in self-investing, monetizing their message, and leaving a legacy. He strives to add value to each and every audience that he has the opportunity to share making certain that they leave with tangible strategies for success. He has...

Brian Luckett serves as the NJCAA Vice President for External Affairs & Development . Luckett is responsible for the NJCAA’s comprehensive development strategy and oversees NJCAA Championship TV , in addition to managing all relationships with external clients. Before coming to the NJCAA National Office in 2018, Luckett served as the senior director of marketing and communications at Pfeiffer...

Jacob is a former top 10 MLB draft pick and MLB player. He was drafted in the 1st round in 2009 and went on to play for the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Washington Nationals. Also, he continued his professional career internationally in South Korea where he played for the Kia Tigers. After spending more than a decade of playing professionally, he joined Mosai...

Harry Swayne was born in Philadelphia and attended Rutgers University, receiving a B.S. in Sport Management. He received numerous Big East honors and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 7th round of the 1987 NFL draft. After playing defensive line for three years, he made the difficult switch in 1990 to left offensive tackle where he would play for twelve years. Harry spent the next six...

Michael is a partner in The Brain Injury Law Firm ®, De Caro & Kaplen, located in New York and representing victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other injuries caused by vehicle collisions, pedestrian, unsafe buildings and construction sites and medical malpractice throughout the nation. Michael is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and board certified in medical malpractice liti...

John Sovec is a therapist/coach with a private practice in Pasadena California who works with clients on career transitions, goal setting, and motivation. He is the clinical consultant for The Life Group LA , adjunct faculty at Phillips Graduate Institute and guest lecturer at Alliant University and USC School of Social Work. He is also a member of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. John...

Tadeo is a tri-Lingual (Portuguese, Spanish and English) X Pro Brazilian Soccer Player, who is a highly sought-after fitness trainer and International Fitness Guru. Tadeo trains everyday people, D1 soccer players, high school athletes, basketball players and celebrities like Kerry Washington, Jesse Metcalf, Debbie Allen and many more. Tadeo founded Cuerpaso which combines Brazilian dance moves and...

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7-figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreeme...

Dr. Shaniqua Jones completed her doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a specialization in higher education in May 2016. Her diverse background in academics and her profession as well as her personal journey has allowed her to understand the concerns of those she serves. With a proven professional code of high standards within the post-secondary arena, she accepted a two-year assign...

Stacia Crawford, an award-winning journalist with more than 3 decades of experience in the broadcasting industry, including 26 years as a TV producer in Chicago. Her vast experience as a television news producer has positioned her to be a skilled communications specialist, media trainer, and PR strategist.  As a news producer, she understands what editors, producers and bookers want, and she...

Kristen Olson is a former two-time Captain D1 Lacrosse athlete at George Mason University, Host of Turmeric & Tequila podcast , with 18+ years of brand development in integrated marketing strategies, strategic territory management and relationship building. Her background encompasses strong work ethic and commitment to organizational objectives within highly competitive athletic apparel market...

Myriam Glez is a two-time Olympian in Synchronized Swimming. She competed for the French Team in Sydney and for the Australian Team in Beijing. Outside of her sport career, she attended business school, worked in marketing and sponsorships in multiple countries for a hotel company for 10 years. More recently, Glez was a consultant for the British Olympic Team before London 2012 and the CEO of USA...