Keynote Speakers

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews is an internationally recognized workforce development consultant, strategist, and motivator. For the past two decades, he and his team of experts have provided consulting, motivational training, and speeches that enhance innovation at workforce development agencies and educational organizations.

Coach D is regularly invited to speak at workforce development and educational conferences throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. He is the author of several books, including “How to Find Your Passion And Make A Living At It,” “The Purpose Living Teen-A Teen’s Guide To Living Your Dreams,” and “Reinvention-The Pathway To Job Search Success.” His college success story, “5 Garbage Bags and a Dream,” was one of the top stories in the New York Times best seller, Chicken Soup for the African American Soul.

Darrell Andrews LLC and Associates are former WIA Youth and Adult Providers. His HYPE (Helping Youth Pursue Excellence) Program had one of the highest dropout prevention and graduation rates of all WIA providers in the USA. His job readiness program for adults, BASIC (Building and Sustaining Internal Change) had one of the highest job placement and retention rates in the USA.

Coach D has twice been a keynote speaker at the NAWDP Convention and has presented at countless state and local workforce development conferences and events. Most important, he has been happily married for 28 years and is the proud father of four amazing children: Darrell Jr., Sophia, Alexander, and Abigail.

Sports Illustrated has named Roger Crawford as "One of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world." In recognition of his extraordinary athletic achievements, he was given the prestigious ITA Achievement Award, presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

After realizing tremendous success on Center Court as a Division 1 athlete, he took his talents to Center Stage and is recognized as one of the world’s top motivational speakers. Roger's transformational message gives organizations the ability to decrease excuses, increase results, and break through self-imposed limitations. His remarkable life story is a powerful example that "challenges are inevitable, defeat is optional!"

He is the host of the weekly feature, Motivational Mondays with Roger Crawford, which can be seen worldwide on Tennis Channel. Roger has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in recognition of his professional success. As a member of the Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities, he shares this impressive distinction with fellow honorees such as Christopher Reeve, Helen Keller, and former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Roger is also a bestselling author whose books have been translated into 17 different languages. His most recent book, "Think To Win: The Power of Possibility Thinking" helps readers embrace success by thinking differently from those less successful. By developing the habit of possibility thinking, you are mentally prepared to tackle your next challenge and optimize your next opportunity.




Event Emcee - Reka Robinson

Radio is probably the reason why most people know Reka Robinson. Starting at Howard University, radio has been her life for over 18 years. In September of 2020, Reka stepped down from her full-time radio job— for her mental health and to focus on what God is calling her to do in this season. She’s called to guide women who need to hear that singleness is not a punishment and you are worthy regardless of your relationship status. 

Currently Reka is having fun figuring out what career is truly next for her by wearing many hats. She is now an NLP Certified Life Coach, the founder of Single You Academy and host of Single You the podcast. She’s a transformational speaker and a gracious Mistress of Ceremonies (MC), and she holds a full-time role as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP©). Read more about Reka’s mission for self-love, single women and what she believes she’s called to do in this season on her website: www.singleyouacademy.com.

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